PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tat Moh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sparry McSubberton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Moh
vs
McSubberton

185 cm
22
235 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
28
255 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Red Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tat Moh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparry McSubberton!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from McSubberton enables Moh to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McSubberton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McSubberton looking for a sweep. Not yet McSubberton, not yet.
Moh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McSubberton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Moh won't allow McSubberton to sweep him here.
Moh wants to control from the top but McSubberton keeps moving.
Moh pushing down on McSubberton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Moh is keen to just control but McSubberton is a slippery customer.
Moh wants to pass to mount but McSubberton is defending the position.
We've been hearing that Moh has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
McSubberton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McSubberton.
Moh wants to pass the guard but McSubberton is keeping the position.
Moh pushing down on McSubberton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McSubberton is trying to control but can't.
McSubberton wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McSubberton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Moh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moh forces his way into half guard.
McSubberton wants to improve his position but Moh is controlling well.
Moh wants to pass to mount but McSubberton is defending the position.
McSubberton wants to improve his position but Moh is controlling well.
McSubberton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Moh wants to free his trapped foot but McSubberton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McSubberton wants to control but Moh is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton is staying active underneath Moh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moh tries to pass to full mount but McSubberton defends it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moh moves nicely into side control.
Moh trying to control the position but McSubberton is working away.
McSubberton can't do much from the bottom here.
McSubberton tries to buck Moh off but Moh is having none of it.
McSubberton is not content to let Moh control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Moh looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton tries to bench press Moh off him but Moh keeps the position.
McSubberton is not content to let Moh control the position.
McSubberton is looking to reverse the position.
McSubberton is still trying to improve position.
McSubberton is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Moh is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Moh trying to control but McSubberton is having none of it.
Moh wants to take McSubberton's back but he can't do it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moh tries to control but McSubberton wriggling away.
Moh controlling the pace for now.

We're going to have a standup here because Tat Moh wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Moh changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McSubberton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
McSubberton is being controlled here.
McSubberton wants to control but Moh postures up.
Moh controlling from side mount.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moh wants to lay and pray for a moment but McSubberton keeps working.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tat Moh wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McSubberton tries for a takedown but Moh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Moh closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McSubberton trying to control from the bottom.
Moh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Moh is looking to advance position but McSubberton won't allow it.
Moh is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McSubberton regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McSubberton is staying active underneath Moh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moh is pressing down on McSubberton's thigh, looking to free his foot. McSubberton is holding on for now.
McSubberton is looking for a sweep. Moh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McSubberton moves into full guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McSubberton trying to control the position.
McSubberton lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Moh!
Moh is wriggling around trying to escape.
Moh slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McSubberton trying to pass the guard but Moh defending well.
My spies in Darwinism inform me that McSubberton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Moh tries to get to full guard but McSubberton has control of the leg.

Moh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McSubberton pulls his head out easily.
Moh tries to get to full guard but McSubberton has control of the leg.

McSubberton wants to work for an arm triangle but Moh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McSubberton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Moh is looking to improve his position.
McSubberton trying to pass the guard but Moh defending well.
McSubberton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Moh is doing well to control the position and prevent McSubberton from advancing to side control.
Moh is staying active underneath McSubberton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sparry McSubberton wasn't active enough on the ground.
Moh fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McSubberton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Moh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tat Moh dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Moh has a takedown stuffed.

Moh looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
McSubberton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moh is working away from the top position though.
Moh works his way into full mount!
Moh wants to control the pace but McSubberton is squirming around nicely.
McSubberton working to try and regain half guard.
McSubberton has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Moh's lack of action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McSubberton tries to get to full guard but Moh has control of the leg.
McSubberton is holding on to half guard well.
Moh is keen to just control but McSubberton is a slippery customer.
Moh prevents McSubberton from improving his position.
Moh moves nicely into side control.

Moh looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McSubberton tries to buck Moh off but Moh is having none of it.

Moh tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McSubberton is trying to escape the position but Moh is controlling the position.
Moh seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McSubberton for as long as he can get away with.
McSubberton regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Moh in particular looking to stall.
McSubberton trying to hold on to Moh's head to control him but Moh postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McSubberton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moh is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McSubberton!
McSubberton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tat Moh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moh looking to control but McSubberton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McSubberton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Moh controlling the pace for now.
Moh with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
McSubberton wants to hold on but Moh pushes him away.
McSubberton is squirming around, avoiding Moh's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton is looking to improve his position but Moh isn't that keen on the idea.
McSubberton has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Moh's lack of action.
Moh wants to take a breather but McSubberton is having none of it.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Tat Moh just wasn't active enough.
No luck for Moh with that takedown attempt.
McSubberton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moh defends it nicely.

McSubberton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moh can't do much from the bottom here.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moh keeps working.
Moh tries to improve position but can't.

McSubberton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moh knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

McSubberton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moh prevents McSubberton from moving into mount.
McSubberton wants to take a breather but Moh manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for McSubberton.
Moh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Moh looking to hit a scissor sweep but McSubberton is one step ahead there.
McSubberton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moh is pulling down on McSubberton's head. It's preventing any offense from McSubberton, at least for the moment.
Moh wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McSubberton is now in half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Moh desperately trying to maintain half guard.
McSubberton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Moh wants to control the action here but instead McSubberton manages to pass to full mount!
Moh manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Moh manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton wants to pass the guard but Moh is keeping the position.
Moh is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Moh keeping full guard, as McSubberton tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moh wants to control but McSubberton passes easily into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tat Moh dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Moh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McSubberton pinned against the ropes. McSubberton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moh leaves McSubberton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Moh drives through with a takedown into McSubberton's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

McSubberton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moh passes McSubberton's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Moh controlling the pace.
McSubberton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McSubberton works his way to full guard. Good work.
McSubberton keeping full guard, as Moh tries to pass.
McSubberton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moh forces his way into half guard.
McSubberton is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moh wants to lay and pray for a moment but McSubberton keeps working.

Moh seems to be working for a kimura but McSubberton defends the submission attempt.
McSubberton manages to get to full guard.
Moh trying to control but McSubberton is working from the bottom.
Moh preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McSubberton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moh is aware though and is defending well.
McSubberton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McSubberton is keeping the position for now.
Moh wants to control from the top but McSubberton keeps moving.
McSubberton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McSubberton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moh passes McSubberton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Moh trying to mount his opponent but McSubberton defends it.
McSubberton wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moh not doing much here.
McSubberton is not content to let Moh control the position.

Moh is trying to work for a kimura but McSubberton is defending well.

McSubberton is defending against the submission attempts here by Moh.
McSubberton is trying to get back to full guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Moh trying to pass the guard but McSubberton defending well.

Moh is working for a kimura but McSubberton is defending it quite comfortably.
McSubberton is trying to get back to full guard.
Moh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Moh wants to lay and pray for a moment but McSubberton keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Moh moves nicely into side control.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Moh tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moh trying to control the action but McSubberton is working from the bottom.
Moh is really struggling to control McSubberton but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McSubberton is looking to reverse the position.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Moh tries for a kimura but McSubberton is defending well.
McSubberton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McSubberton sneaks back into half guard.
McSubberton is staying active underneath Moh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Moh is trying to work for a kimura but McSubberton is defending well.
McSubberton is staying active underneath Moh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McSubberton is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Moh jumps into side control!

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton prevents Moh from improving position.
Moh remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Moh trying to control the position but McSubberton is working away.

Moh is trying to get an arm triangle but McSubberton is defending well.
Moh is looking to take a break and control but McSubberton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Moh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McSubberton wants to control but Moh postures up.
McSubberton manages to get back to half guard.
McSubberton has a hand on Moh's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Moh takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Moh can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McSubberton is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sparry McSubberton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moh is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McSubberton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tat Moh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moh 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Tat Moh!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Tat Moh!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Tat Moh!

Tat Moh wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, an emotional Tat Moh said 'It's not the daily increase but daily decrease. Hack away at the unessential.'.