PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Rich Forever (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gegard Mousasii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rich Forever
vs
Mousasii

193 cm
24
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
219 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Rich Forever!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gegard Mousasii!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rich Forever throws a series of punches but Mousasii moves out of range.
Mousasii misses with a head kick.
Mousasii keeps the fight on the outside.
Mousasii lands a nice shot to the body.
Mousasii throws a head kick but Rich Forever moves out of range.
Rich Forever shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mousasii defends it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rich Forever.
Mousasii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rich Forever shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mousasii counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Rich Forever. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Mousasii.
Sloppy strikes from Rich Forever. Those never looked like landing.
No luck for Rich Forever with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mousasii moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mousasii is leaning against Rich Forever and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mousasii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Mousasii as the two fighters clinch.
Mousasii tries to break free but Rich Forever pushes him back against the cage.
Rich Forever has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rich Forever.
Mousasii tries to break the clinch but Rich Forever is controlling the position.
Mousasii is struggling to control the position.
Rich Forever's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mousasii wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rich Forever changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mousasii fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rich Forever darts in trying to clinch
and Mousasii counters with a three punch combo that has Rich Forever backing up. Rich Forever nods at Mousasii to acknowledge the strikes.
Rich Forever is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rich Forever has his takedown stuffed
and Mousasii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mousasii misses with a jab, cross combination.

Mousasii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mousasii prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mousasii is trying to force a seperation but Rich Forever has the dominant position.
Rich Forever jumps guard but Mousasii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rich Forever is trying to pull guard but Mousasii turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rich Forever tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mousasii wants to break free but Rich Forever has control.
Mousasii is trying to break free.

Mousasii manages to break the clinch.
Rich Forever darts in trying to clinch
and Mousasii counters with a low kick, right behind Rich Forever 's knee.

Mousasii rushes Rich Forever and presses him up against the cage.
Mousasii tries to circle away but Rich Forever has him pinned against the cage.
Mousasii lands a shoulder strike.

Mousasii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mousasii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mousasii lands with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rich Forever checks a low kick from Mousasii.
Mousasii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rich Forever's hands.
Mousasii swinging wildly here.
Rich Forever tries for a takedown but Mousasii circles away easily
and Mousasii counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Mousasii rushes Rich Forever and presses him up against the cage.
Rich Forever fails to pull guard.
Mousasii slowing the pace effectively.
Mousasii is working Rich Forever over against the cage.

Mousasii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mousasii throws a nice looking combination but Rich Forever bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mousasii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rich Forever doesn't seem bothered though.
Mousasii misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gegard Mousasii dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Rich Forever shoots in looking for a takedown. Mousasii tries to sprawl out of it but Rich Forever keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mousasii manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mousasii defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rich Forever.
Mousasii misses with a double jab.
Mousasii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rich Forever shoots in but Mousasii avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Rich Forever. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mousasii walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rich Forever checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rich Forever checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rich Forever shoots in and drives through. Mousasii sprawls well.
Rich Forever shoots in and drives through. Mousasii sprawls well.
Rick Rich Forever seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mousasii throws a wild body kick that Rich Forever sees coming a mile off.
Mousasii misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mousasii wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mousasii has Rich Forever pressed against the cage, preventing Rich Forever from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mousasii digs a right hand underneath Rich Forever's ribcage. Rich Forever let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rich Forever keeps control of Mousasii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mousasii wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rich Forever has him pressed against the cage.
Rich Forever prevents Mousasii from breaking the clinch.
Rich Forever has Mousasii pressed against the cage, preventing Mousasii from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mousasii is trying to break the clinch but Rich Forever has him pressed against the cage.
Rich Forever keeps control of Mousasii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mousasii is trying to break the clinch but Rich Forever has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rich Forever is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mousasii lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rich Forever keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mousasii's efforts to push away.
Mousasii prevents the takedown attempt.
Mousasii content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Rich Forever tries to pull guard but Mousasii won't allow it.
Rich Forever is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mousasii gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rich Forever is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mousasii gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rich Forever keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mousasii's efforts to push away.
Mousasii tries to break the clinch but Rich Forever is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasii looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rich Forever is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mousasii wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mousasii tries to break the clinch but Rich Forever is controlling the position.
Mousasii has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rich Forever fails to pull guard.
Rich Forever prevents Mousasii from breaking the clinch.
Mousasii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mousasii is trying to push Rich Forever away but Rich Forever has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Mousasii breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mousasii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice combination there by Mousasii.
Rich Forever dodges the punch combination from Mousasii.
Mousasii stuffs the takedown.
Mousasii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rich Forever stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Rich Forever gets tackled into the cage by Mousasii. Mousasii maintains the clinch.

Mousasii breaks from the clinch.
Rich Forever misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mousasii lands with a nice body punch.
Mousasii pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rich Forever back to the cage. Mousasii follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gegard Mousasii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Rich Forever walks into a stiff left hand from Mousasii.
Rick Rich Forever is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rich Forever shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mousasii as he jumps to the side.
Mousasii misses with a low kick.
Mousasii displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rich Forever.
Mousasii throws a head kick but Rich Forever moves out of range.
Mousasii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mousasii scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rich Forever fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Rich Forever. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mousasii keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mousasii throws a push kick but Rich Forever slaps the foot to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasii pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mousasii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mousasii pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rich Forever throws a combination that misses
and Mousasii makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mousasii misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rich Forever changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mousasii tries to avoid it but Rich Forever manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mousasii to the ground. Mousasii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Rich Forever gets tackled into the cage by Mousasii. Mousasii maintains the clinch.
Rich Forever drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mousasii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mousasii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasii has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Rich Forever manages to pull guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mousasii would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rich Forever looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rich Forever can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mousasii controls the pace.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gegard Mousasii wasn't active enough on the ground.

Mousasii has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasii effectively controlling the action here.
Rich Forever tries to pull guard but Mousasii forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mousasii tries to circle away but Rich Forever has him pinned against the cage.
Mousasii wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gegard Mousasii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mousasii prevents Rich Forever from breaking the clinch.
Mousasii is trying to break the clinch but Rich Forever has him pressed against the cage.

Rich Forever jumps guard.
Rich Forever wants to sweep but no luck.
Mousasii seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Gegard Mousasii has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Mousasii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rich Forever dives in and grabs Mousasii's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mousasii pushes down on Rich Forever's head and hops out.
Mousasii works Rich Forever's body with a nice hook.
Mousasii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rich Forever misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mousasii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mousasii circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rich Forever closes the distance looking to clinch

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Gegard Mousasii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mousasii 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gegard Mousasii!