PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donsone DeNeville (ranked 126 p4p, 21 weight class) and Archie Moore (ranked 193 p4p, 31 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

DeNeville
vs
Moore

190 cm
28
224 lbs
17 - 4 - 0

188 cm
33
201 lbs
29 - 11 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donsone DeNeville!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Archie Moore!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeNeville lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
DeNeville ducks right into an uppercut from Moore.
Jab from DeNeville.
DeNeville throws out a loose jab but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Moore throws a big shot that misses.
DeNeville ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Moore scores with a spinning back kick!
DeNeville digs a good hook to Moore's body.

Moore moves into range and clinches up with DeNeville.
DeNeville is trying to drag Moore to the mat but Moore just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
DeNeville misses with a body punch.
DeNeville swings wildly with an uppercut but Moore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Moore breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
DeNeville feinted there with a counter leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeNeville.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moore. DeNeville does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moore misses with a left hand
and DeNeville counters with a left to the body.
Moore takes a swing at DeNeville's ribcage but misses.
DeNeville throws a jab but it's blocked by Moore.
Moore throws a right hand that misses
and DeNeville counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Moore takes a swing at DeNeville's ribcage but misses.
Moore slips a jab from DeNeville.
DeNeville misses with a straight left.
DeNeville misses the jab.
DeNeville has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Good leg kick by Moore there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Moore cracks DeNeville with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Moore thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moore moves out of range of the leg kick from DeNeville.
Moore misses with a low kick.
Archie Moore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeNeville checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Moore.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville looks to score with a jab to the body but Moore is just out of range.
DeNeville scores with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from DeNeville.
DeNeville throws a body shot but no joy.
Moore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
DeNeville throws a quick inside leg kick.
DeNeville connects with a leg kick. Moore looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
DeNeville tries to score with a low kick but Moore moves his leg out of the way.
Moore looks to clinch
and DeNeville counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Moore there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
DeNeville on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Moore throws a lazy body kick

and DeNeville counters with a nice double leg into side control. Moore won't be happy with that.
DeNeville is chipping away with strikes.
Moore is looking for a sweep.
DeNeville working the ground and pound but Moore is defending the strikes.
Moore takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore defending against the ground and pound.
Moore takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
DeNeville working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Moore wants to control but DeNeville postures up.
DeNeville looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Moore is avoiding damage well.
DeNeville working the ground and pound but Moore is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore avoids any damage from the ground and pound of DeNeville.
DeNeville throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
DeNeville tries to score with some ground and pound. Moore controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Moore holding on.
DeNeville working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville tries to move into full mount but can't pass Moore's legs.
DeNeville tries to score with some ground and pound. Moore controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Moore manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
DeNeville is trying to get back to full guard.
Moore tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
DeNeville tries to roll over but Moore keeps him under control.
Moore wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donsone DeNeville dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Moore throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moore thows a leg kick but DeNeville checks it

and DeNeville counters with a nice double leg into side control. Moore won't be happy with that.
DeNeville throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Donsone DeNeville overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moore is looking for a sweep.
DeNeville misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
DeNeville is putting a hurting on Moore here, landing some big shots from side control.
DeNeville throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
DeNeville working the head with strikes.
Moore tries to control the position but he's not in luck - DeNeville easily slips into full mount!
DeNeville lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Moore hang on?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeNeville throwing strikes but Moore uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
DeNeville is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moore can do to turn this around?
Moore is trying to get back to full guard.
DeNeville throws a strike but Moore avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DeNeville.
Moore keeping moving, preventing DeNeville from controlling successfully.
DeNeville landing with the ground and pound.
DeNeville working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
DeNeville with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Moore 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.
DeNeville works over Moore with some ground and pound from guard.
DeNeville sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moore's guard.
Moore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from DeNeville.
DeNeville keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Moore's head.
Moore 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.
DeNeville keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Moore's head.
DeNeville won't allow Moore to sweep him here.
DeNeville landing with the ground and pound.
DeNeville postures up in Moore's guard and throws a big left but Moore blocks it.
Moore is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
DeNeville trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville throws a big right hand that misses.
DeNeville landing some decent shots from guard.
DeNeville is looking to work some ground and pound but Moore has wrist control.
DeNeville throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
DeNeville chips away with some ground and pound.
DeNeville working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
DeNeville passes into half guard.
DeNeville lands with a punch from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moore keeps working.
DeNeville is nestled in close to Moore, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
DeNeville with the ground and pound but Moore uses the opportunity to regain guard.
DeNeville postures up and lands a big shot to Moore's brow.
Moore has control of DeNeville's left arm, preventing DeNeville from doing any damage.
DeNeville loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Moore keeping full guard, as DeNeville tries to pass.
Moore wants to sweep here but DeNeville controlling him for the moment.
Moore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donsone DeNeville dominated that second round.
That's time! DeNeville's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

DeNeville fails with the takedown
and Moore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

DeNeville shoots in and gets a takedown into Moore's guard.
DeNeville has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
DeNeville is in close to Moore's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Moore keeping full guard, as DeNeville tries to pass.
Moore trying to keep a closed guard but DeNeville is proving a slippery customer.
DeNeville scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DeNeville accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DeNeville throws a big elbow that misses.
DeNeville working some strikes from top position.
DeNeville is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeNeville with a nice head shot there.
Moore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DeNeville.
DeNeville content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Moore keeping full guard, as DeNeville tries to pass.
DeNeville throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
DeNeville trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
DeNeville content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Moore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
DeNeville is looking to work some ground and pound but Moore has wrist control.
DeNeville postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
DeNeville wants to pass the guard but Moore is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeNeville throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Archie Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
DeNeville lands a couple of digs.
DeNeville wants to pass the guard but Moore is keeping the position.
Moore has momentary wrist control but DeNeville slips an elbow through the middle.

Moore is rocked!
DeNeville throws a big elbow that misses.
Moore seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
DeNeville throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
DeNeville throws a big elbow that misses.
DeNeville slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Donsone DeNeville is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNeville creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Moore sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
DeNeville is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Moore is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
DeNeville lands with a punch from half guard.
DeNeville throwing shots but Moore is blocking nicely.
DeNeville looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore controlling the position for now.
Moore trying to control here.
DeNeville is taking a breather. Moore 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.
DeNeville is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeNeville controlling the action here.
Moore on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donsone DeNeville showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for DeNeville, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donsone DeNeville!
Donsone DeNeville seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Archie Moore was interviewed post fight and said 'Ugh'.