PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Moshington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Papa Shango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moshington comes to the cage accompanied by Common Enemny - Pit Trilogy. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Moshington
vs
Shango

178 cm
37
162 lbs
24 - 11 - 1

177 cm
37
166 lbs
26 - 14 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Aspire Clothing
Hellbent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Moshington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Papa Shango!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moshington lands with a shot to the body.
Shango on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Moshington throws a predictable looking body shot

and Shango counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Moshington!
Moshington wants to control but Shango postures up.
Shango controls the position from side control.
Shango trying to control the position but Moshington is working away.

Shango working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shango trying to control the action but Moshington is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Shango.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shango trying to control the action but Moshington is working from the bottom.

Shango is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moshington knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moshington is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Moshington's coaches at LOD: Contenders (Max ID290) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Shango missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Shango wants to pass to mount but Moshington is defending the position.
Shango passes the guard and advances to mount!
Moshington holds of for dear life.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moshington is trying to escape the mount.
Shango avoids the attempt from Moshington to control.
Shango can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moshington is looking to escape.
Moshington is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shango wants to control the pace but Moshington is squirming around nicely.
Moshington wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Shango.

Shango jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Moshington manages to avoid the submission attempt.

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

Shango goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Moshington has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shango but great work by Moshington.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moshington throws a strike aimed at the side of Shango's head but Shango avoids it well.
Moshington working the ground and pound but Shango is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shango is trying to improve his position.
Moshington gets to mount! Shango was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Shango tries to reverse the position but Moshington maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shango is squirming around, avoiding Moshington's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Papa Shango will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Moshington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moshington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shango looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moshington looks to score with a jab to the body but Shango is just out of range.
Shango feints the counter takedown.
Moshington connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Moshington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shango was well out of range. Poor timing from Moshington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shango walks into a jab.
Moshington misses with a hook

and Shango counters with a takedown into side control.
Shango wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moshington keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moshington struggling a bit here.
Papa Shango has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moshington manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Shango slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shango keeping moving, preventing Moshington from controlling successfully.

Shango had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moshington defends it easily.
Shango wants to hit a switch here but Moshington passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Shango there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shango gets back to half guard.
Moshington is looking to advance position but Shango won't allow it.
Shango is trying to get back to full guard.
Shango is looking to control Moshington's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shango avoid being mounted?
Moshington wants to control but Shango is keeping him busy.
Moshington scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Moshington not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shango keeping hold of Moshington's head, controlling as best he can.
Shango wants to control but Moshington passes into side.
Moshington trying to control the action but Shango is working from the bottom.
Shango is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Shango's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shango tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Moshington wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moshington working the strikes but Shango uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Moshington seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shango is looking for a sweep. Moshington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shango trying to hold on to Moshington's head to control him but Moshington postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Shango is in trouble now - Moshington has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Moshington dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Shango takes one to the side of the head.
Moshington with a jab.
Moshington throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Shango counters by clinching up.

Moshington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moshington swings widly with a right hand

and Shango counters with a takedown into side control.
Moshington wants to control but Shango postures up.
Shango laying and praying for a moment but Moshington takes advantage and regains half guard.
Shango looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moshington is trying to control but can't.

Shango is working for a kimura but Moshington is defending it quite comfortably.
Moshington gets back to full guard.
Moshington wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Shango is now in half guard.
Moshington wants to improve his position but Shango is controlling well.
Moshington is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moshington preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Moshington trying to control from the bottom.
Shango trying to pass the guard but Moshington defending well.

Shango is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moshington is just riding it out for now. Shango eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moshington trying to hold on to Shango's head to control him but Shango postures up.
Moshington is trying is best to control the position here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Moshington throws a series of punches but Shango moves out of range.
Shango changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Moshington.
Moshington uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Moshington scores with a hook to the body. Shango takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
George Moshington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shango takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Moshington just misses with a punch to the body.
Moshington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moshington ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Moshington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shango was well out of range. Poor timing from Moshington.
Moshington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moshington connects with a nice looking jab.
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!
Moshington throws a jab but it's blocked by Shango.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Moshington showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Moshington 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Moshington!
George Moshington very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.