PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gegard Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Moye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mousasi comes to the cage accompanied by ZERO ONNNNNEEEEEEEEE. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mousasi
vs
Moye

185 cm
23
202 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

183 cm
22
200 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Crippler's Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gegard Mousasi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Moye!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moye walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Moye walks into a straight right hand from Mousasi.
Mousasi swats away the attempt to clinch by Moye.
Mousasi throws a right and a left that Moye avoids nicely.
A big left from Mousasi misses.
Moye ducks under a wild hook from Mousasi.
Moye throws a jab when Mousasi was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mousasi throws a hook but Moye blocks it.
Mousasi misses the shot to the body.
Moye fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moye has a takedown stuffed.

Moye shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mousasi's guard.
Mousasi wants to sweep here but Moye controlling him for the moment.
Mousasi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moye on the ground.
Mousasi keeping full guard, as Moye tries to pass.

Moye thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mousasi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mousasi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Moye off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Moye is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Moye avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mousasi misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Mousasi misses.
A jab from Mousasi misses.
Mousasi throws out a loose jab but Moye uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moye uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mousasi.
Mousasi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moye fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moye tries to clinch there but Mousasi circles away.
Mousasi throws a series of punches but Moye moves out of range.
Mousasi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moye will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moye fails with a takedown attempt.
Gegard Mousasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Moye.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moye looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice defenses there by Moye.
Moye fails to land the takedown.
Moye tries to clinch there but Mousasi circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moye doesn't manage to clinch there - Mousasi circles away.
Mousasi misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gegard Mousasi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Moye is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mousasi.
Nice defenses there by Moye.
Mousasi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mousasi throws a good cross that connects.
Moye is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mousasi lands a two punch combo.

Moye looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Moye seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi tries to kick Moye off but Moye keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mousasi moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Moye postures up.
Mousasi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Moye is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mousasi 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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Moye gets a takedown into half guard.

Moye is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mousasi sees it coming and defends easily.
Moye is breathing heavily.
Moye is thwarting Mousasi's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi trying to get back to full guard but Moye takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

Moye has control of Mousasi's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Mousasi regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Moye jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mousasi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mousasi and Moye has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mousasi is looking to regain half guard here but Moye keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi gets back to half guard.
Mousasi is trying to stand up here but Moye is controlling him well.
Moye passes to side control.

Moye is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mousasi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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 Gegard Mousasi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Good shot there by Mousasi.
Mousasi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab by Mousasi.
Mousasi scores with the left hand. Moye knows he should have avoided that one.
Mousasi misses with a straight left.
Moye wants to clinch up but Mousasi keeps it at a distance.
Mousasi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moye walks into a left hand.
Moye fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Mousasi as Moye shoots in.
Mousasi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mousasi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mousasi throws a series of punches but Moye avoids them all with ease.
Mousasi scores with a punch to the head.
Mousasi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moye ducks right into an uppercut from Mousasi.
A cross from Mousasi lands.
Moye throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mousasi closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Derek Moye has been cut.
Mousasi throws a hook to the side of Moye's head but Moye sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mousasi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moye will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gegard Mousasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Moye.
Mousasi looks to score with a jab to the body but Moye is just out of range.
Mousasi lands with a straight right. Moye didn't see that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moye moves away.
Moye is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moye misses the body punch
and Mousasi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gegard Mousasi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moye takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mousasi lands with a shot to the body.
Moye steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mousasi.
Mousasi throws a series of punches but Moye moves out of range.
Moye shoots and misses
enabling Mousasi to counter with a crisp jab.
Gegard Mousasi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mousasi!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mousasi throws a hook to the side of Moye's head but Moye sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moye clinches but Mousasi breaks the clinch
and Mousasi counters with a nice uppercut.
Moye tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mousasi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mousasi throws a predictable looking body shot

and Moye counters by clinching up.

Mousasi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moye closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mousasi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gegard Mousasi clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Derek Moye's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Moye gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mousasi throws a looping overhand right but Moye ducks down to avoid it.
Mousasi scores with a body shot.
Mousasi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mousasi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mousasi lands with an overhand left.
Mousasi misses with a hook. Moye ducked under it nicely.
Gegard Mousasi is winning the standup battle so far.
Moye ducks under a wild hook from Mousasi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi throws a hook but Moye blocks it.
Mousasi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Moye wants to clinch
and Mousasi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Moye displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mousasi throws out the jab.
Mousasi misses with an uppercut. Moye saw that one coming.
Mousasi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mousasi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moye was well out of range. Poor timing from Mousasi.
Moye needs to keep his hands up - Mousasi had a free shot at his head there.
Mousasi dips to his left and cracks Moye with an uppercut!
Mousasi loads up on a big right hand but Moye slips the punch.
Moye moves out of range of the strikes.
Moye tries to clinch but Mousasi moves away
enabling Mousasi to counter with a crisp jab.
Moye doesn't manage to clinch there - Mousasi circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Moye.
Moye with a poor takedown
and Mousasi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mousasi misses the jab.
Mousasi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moye.
Moye moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Mousasi.
Mousasi misses with a few strikes there.
Moye fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Mousasi does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Mousasi misses its intended target.
Moye tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Moye takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moye shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mousasi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moye is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mousasi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moye avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mousasi thuds his right hand into Moye's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Moye with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mousasi counters with a series of strikes. Moye will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gegard Mousasi had his way with Derek Moye in that round.
The cut man is working on Derek Moye's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Moye gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mousasi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mousasi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moye looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mousasi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mousasi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Moye has his takedown stuffed
and Mousasi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moye is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Mousasi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Moye has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mousasi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Mousasi misses.
Moye blocks a jab.
Moye tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mousasi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mousasi misses the jab.
Mousasi misses with a few strikes there.
Mousasi missing with a left hand there. Moye was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moye misses the body punch
and Mousasi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mousasi throws a right hand that Moye ducks under and follows up with a left that Moye also avoids with ease.
Moye wants to clinch
and Mousasi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moye looks to clinch
and Mousasi counters with a series of strikes. Moye will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mousasi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mousasi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Mousasi misses the target.
Moye tries to clinch but Mousasi moves away
and Mousasi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Mousasi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moye with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mousasi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gegard Mousasi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Moye.
Mousasi cracks Moye with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Moye darts in trying to clinch
and Mousasi counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moye darts in trying to clinch
and Mousasi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mousasi throws a one two combo.
Moye fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mousasi manages to avoid it.
Mousasi misses with a body shot.
Moye tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mousasi counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Gegard Mousasi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mousasi, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:43
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:43
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:43

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gegard Mousasi!
Gegard Mousasi retains his middleweight title!