PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Mousasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Davila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mousasi comes to the cage accompanied by KILL YOU. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Pablo Davila enters the cage!

Mousasi
vs
Davila

186 cm
23
195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

177 cm
20
194 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Russia GOLD

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gerard Mousasi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Davila!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mousasi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Davila is looking for a sweep.

Mousasi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Davila is looking to reverse the position.
Mousasi is chipping away with strikes.
Davila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mousasi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Davila down.
Davila is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mousasi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Davila is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mousasi pulls his head out easily.
Mousasi thows a huge punch but Davila dodges it nicely.
Mousasi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mousasi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Davila is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Davila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mousasi throwing shots but Davila is blocking nicely.
Davila wants to get back to full guard.
Davila is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mousasi scores with a couple of nice shots.

Davila is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mousasi pulls his head out easily.
Mousasi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mousasi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mousasi working Davila over with strikes.

Davila looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Davila looks gassed!
Ground and pound from Mousasi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mousasi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Mousasi.
Mousasi slips a nice elbow through Davila's hands, connecting with Davila's forehead.
Mousasi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Davila is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mousasi scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Davila wants to get back to full guard.
Mousasi working Davila over with strikes.
Mousasi is nestled in close to Davila, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Davila is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Mousasi there.

Davila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mousasi winds up and cracks Davila with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mousasi wants to pass to mount but Davila is defending the position.
Davila is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mousasi working the head and body with strikes.
Mousasi looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Davila is looking for a sweep. Mousasi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Davila looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi drops an elbow to the side of Davila's head.
Mousasi lands strikes from half guard.
Davila is refusing to be controlled, as Mousasi sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mousasi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mousasi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mousasi working the head and body with strikes.
Mousasi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Davila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mousasi drops an elbow to the side of Davila's head.
Mousasi working Davila over with strikes.
Davila taking some punishment here, with Mousasi in his half guard.
Davila is in trouble now - Mousasi has advanced to mount!
Mousasi working Davila over with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davila in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Davila is trying to escape the mount.
Mousasi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Davila looks a forlorn figure.
Davila taking shots to the head.
Davila is trying to escape the mount.
Mousasi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Davila can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Mousasi with the ground and pound from mount.
Davila is desperately trying to improve his position but Mousasi has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mousasi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Davila is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mousasi lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerard Mousasi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mousasi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davila sprawls well. Davila wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mousasi gets slowly back to his feet.
Mousasi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Davila defends it nicely.
Davila throws a head kick but Mousasi moves out of range.

Mousasi gets a takedown into half guard.
Davila is trying to get back to full guard.
Mousasi wants to pass to mount but Davila is defending the position.
Davila tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mousasi winds up and cracks Davila with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davila won't allow Mousasi to pass to mount.
Davila is trying to get back to full guard.
Mousasi is nestled in close to Davila, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Davila is looking to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davila stuffs the takedown attempt from Mousasi. Mousasi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerard Mousasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davila throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mousasi.
Mousasi shoots in for a takedown but Davila shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mousasi fails to land the takedown.
Davila stuffs the takedown attempt from Mousasi. Mousasi gets slowly back to his feet.
Davila leaves Mousasi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Davila moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mousasi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mousasi shoots for a double leg takedown but Davila sprawls well. He's pushed Mousasi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mousasi shoots in but no luck this time.
Davila moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mousasi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gerard Mousasi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davila keeps Mousasi at a distance using the push kick.
Davila explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Davila scores with a nice body kick.

Davila closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Davila lands in his opponent's guard.

Mousasi is looking for a triangle but Davila pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davila is in close to Mousasi's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Davila thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Davila trying to control the position from guard on top but Mousasi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mousasi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davila gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Mousasi is looking for a triangle but Davila pushes his legs off easily.
Davila lands a couple of digs.

Davila is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Mousasi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Davila can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Davila distracts Mousasi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Mousasi is looking for a triangle but Davila pushes his legs off easily.

Davila drops back looking for a leg! Mousasi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mousasi manages to kick Davila off! Davila jumps back into Mousasi's guard.

Mousasi is looking for a triangle but Davila pushes his legs off easily.

Davila thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Davila accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Mousasi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Davila drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davila jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pablo Davila showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Mousasi misses with a takedown attempt
and Davila makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Mousasi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mousasi showed some decent athleticism there.

Davila looking for submissions off his back.
Mousasi working the head and body with strikes.
Mousasi working over Davila with some ground and pound. Davila looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mousasi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mousasi connects with a nice short shot to Davila's temple.
Mousasi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
BOOM! Mousasi connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davila keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mousasi lands a nice shot to the head.
Davila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Davila regains half guard.

Davila actively working from the bottom here.
Mousasi drops an elbow to the side of Davila's head.

Davila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mousasi lands a nice short elbow.

Davila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Davila looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mousasi working Davila over with strikes.
Mousasi moves nicely into side control.
Davila is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mousasi trying to control the position but Davila is working away.
Mousasi is putting a hurting on Davila here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mousasi working the ground and pound.
Davila is looking to regain half guard here but Mousasi keeps moving and retains side control.
Mousasi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Davila down.
Mousasi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Davila some visible discomfort.

Mousasi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Davila, who protects the arm well.
Mousasi working the ground and pound.
Davila chipping away with strikes from the bottom.
Mousasi throws a strike aimed at the side of Davila's head but Davila avoids it well.
Davila manages to get back to half guard.
Mousasi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Davila's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Davila is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mousasi pulls his head out easily.
Mousasi trying to control the action but Davila is working from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mousasi connects with a nice short shot to Davila's temple.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mousasi has his takedown stuffed
and Davila counters with a body kick.
Mousasi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Davila counters with a head kick. That will keep Mousasi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerard Mousasi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davila misses with the combination.
Mousasi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mousasi tries for a takedown but Davila circles away easily
and Davila counters with a thumping low kick.
Mousasi with a poor takedown

and Davila counters with a shoot takedown. Mousasi fights it but they end up in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davila landing some decent shots from guard.

Mousasi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Davila is aware though and is defending well.

Mousasi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Mousasi looking for a guillotine here but Davila defends easily.
Davila postures up in Mousasi's guard and throws a big left but Mousasi blocks it.

Davila avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Davila looking to pass the guard.
Davila connects with a couple of short punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gerard Mousasi.
I think Mousasi 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerard Mousasi!