PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Son Gohan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derick Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moore has chosen Thunderhorse as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gohan
vs
Moore

195 cm
25
290 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

197 cm
29
289 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Steel Penn's All 160

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Son Gohan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derick Moore!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gohan instigates a clinch.
Moore tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gohan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gohan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gohan scores with a shoulder strike.
Gohan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Moore.
Moore fails to pull guard.
Gohan gets through Moore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moore is trying to pull guard but Gohan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Son Gohan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derick Moore.
Gohan presses Moore against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Moore fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Moore pulls guard effortlessly.

Moore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gohan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gohan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gohan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moore on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moore is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gohan defends well.
Gohan wanted to stand there but Moore had control of the position.

Moore pushes Gohan off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Moore. Those never looked like landing.
Moore on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moore closes the distance and clinches.
Moore is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice left hand lands by Gohan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moore.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gohan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Gohan.

Moore manages to pull guard.
Moore is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gohan is controlling him.
Gohan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Moore's guard.
Moore is trying to control the position but Gohan postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moore is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore wants to control from the top but Gohan keeps moving.
Gohan wants to get back to his feet but Moore passes into half guard.
Gohan is trying to stand up here but Moore is controlling him well.
Moore working Gohan over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gohan is in trouble now - Moore has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gohan squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore wants to control the pace but Gohan is squirming around nicely.
Moore controlling the pace for now.
Moore pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Moore cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derick Moore dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

No luck for Moore with that takedown attempt.
Gohan wants to clinch.
Good shot there by Gohan.
Gohan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gohan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gohan tries to clinch up.
Derick Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Moore or perhaps it was just good defense by Gohan which made him look bad.
Son Gohan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derick Moore.
Moore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moore shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gohan defends it nicely.
Gohan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moore.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gohan lands with a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moore.

Gohan darts in and clinches Moore up against the cage.
Gohan lands a shoulder strike.

Moore manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Moore misses.

Moore shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Derick Moore has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gohan is trying to stand back up but Moore is controlling him
Moore is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gohan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Moore is looking to advance position but Gohan won't allow it.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Derick Moore was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Moore doesn't manage to clinch there - Gohan circles away.
Moore dives in and grabs Gohan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gohan pushes down on Moore's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gohan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moore manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gohan connects with a body shot.
Moore misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moore looks for a takedown but Gohan sprawls well.
Gohan leaves Moore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gohan fails with an attempt to clinch.

Gohan closes the distance and clinches.
Gohan digs a right hand into Moore's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Moore's gas tank.
Gohan swings wildly with an uppercut but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore is trying to pull guard but Gohan has him pressed against the cage.
Gohan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Gohan.

Moore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gohan swats away the attempt to clinch by Moore.

Gohan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gohan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Moore can't get the takedown.
Moore tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gohan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gohan tries a body shot but Moore blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moore tries to pull guard but Gohan won't allow it.
Moore tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gohan just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gohan lands with a light punch inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Gohan.
Gohan misses with a body punch.
Moore is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Son Gohan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Gohan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Moore shoots in and drives through. Gohan sprawls well.
Moore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gohan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moore closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Moore shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gohan defends it nicely.
Gohan is looking to clinch.
Moore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gohan paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Gohan darts in and clinches Moore up against the cage.
Moore blocking some punches.

Moore manages to pull guard.

Gohan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gohan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gohan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Moore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gohan defends it easily.
Gohan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gohan is fighting to break Moore's control of his arms but Moore is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore is trying to keep Gohan in close.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Moore is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gohan defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Derick Moore was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Moore looks to score with a jab to the body but Gohan is just out of range.
Derick Moore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Gohan tries to keep at a distance but Moore has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moore is trying to pull guard but Gohan has him pressed against the cage.
Son Gohan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derick Moore.

Moore escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gohan tries to clinch but Moore moves out of range.

Gohan moves into the clinch.
Son Gohan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Moore trying to stall but Gohan improves his position.
Moore jumps guard but Gohan stands there with Moore around his waist. Moore gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moore has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Moore tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gohan smiles and moves away.
Gohan tries to close the distance and clinch but Moore swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Moore drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore wants to control from the top but Gohan keeps moving.
Gohan wants to stand up but Moore is controlling him.
Gohan wants to get back to his feet but Moore passes into half guard.
Moore not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moore is taking a breather. Gohan 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gohan pushes Moore off looking to stand but Moore dives back in and keeps control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derick Moore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moore has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derick Moore!
Derick Moore was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.