PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gonzalo Britt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Moxley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Britt
vs
Moxley

176 cm
24
162 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

182 cm
20
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gonzalo Britt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Moxley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moxley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Britt did well to prevent Moxley getting side control.
Moxley stalling.
Britt wants to control but Moxley is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Moxley is working for a submission of some sort.
Britt wants to control but Moxley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Moxley trying to mount his opponent but Britt defends it.
Britt is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Britt trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Moxley manages to pass to mount!
Britt sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Britt trying to control from the bottom.
Britt gets full guard.
Britt looking to control.

Moxley stands up from Britt's guard - Moxley perhaps looking for a knockout.

Moxley drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moxley has control of an arm but Britt manages to advance to Moxley's back!
Moxley is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Britt is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Moxley knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Moxley for a finish.
Britt trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Moxley doesn't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moxley tries to break free.

Britt working for the choke.
Moxley tries to escape but Britt has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Britt trying to control momentarily.

Britt is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Moxley knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Moxley for a finish.
Moxley tries to roll but Britt sticks to his back.
Moxley trying to control but not successfully.
Moxley tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

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.
Moxley wants to control but Britt is having none of it.
Moxley is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Moxley is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moxley wants to hold on but Britt pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but George Moxley will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Britt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Moxley gets a clinch.
Britt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Moxley keeps control of Britt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moxley stalling the fight.
Moxley can't find room to land a body shot as Britt controls the action.
Moxley keeps control of Britt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Britt has had enough of the clinch but Moxley keeps him there for the moment.
Britt tries to break the clinch but Moxley is controlling the position.

Britt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
George Moxley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Britt goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Moxley shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Moxley showed some decent athleticism there.
Moxley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Britt is looking for a sweep. Moxley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
George Moxley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moxley wants to stand up but Britt has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Britt is trying to get back to full guard.
Britt regains full guard. Nicely done.
Moxley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Moxley stopping the sweep attempt from Britt.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Britt is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moxley wants to sweep here but Britt controlling him for the moment.
Moxley keeping moving, preventing Britt from controlling successfully.
Moxley looking to control but Britt passes into half guard.
Britt wants to get back to his feet.
Moxley trying to control but Britt postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxley is controlling Britt's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Moxley is looking for a sweep. Britt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moxley is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Moxley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Britt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Britt is trying to control. Moxley wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Moxley is trying to maintain the position but Britt is very close to passing his half guard.
Moxley is trying to get back to full guard.
Moxley is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Gonzalo Britt will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Moxley closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Britt's guard.
Britt wants to hit a switch here but Moxley passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Britt there!
Poor strikes thrown by Moxley there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Moxley gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

Moxley clinches up against the cage.

Moxley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Britt uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley pulls Britt in close to prevent any damage.

Moxley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Britt passes into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Britt wants to control but Moxley is keeping him busy.
Moxley is letting Britt control him for a moment.
Moxley trying to control but Britt flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moxley is trying to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Britt biding his time, looking for the opening.

Both fighters are breathing heavily.