PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Devin Luke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard Moussassi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luke comes to the cage accompanied by Joe Budden - Dum Out. Luke has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Luke
vs
Moussassi

173 cm
23
168 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Hell's Balls Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Luke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gerard Moussassi!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luke tries for a takedown but Moussassi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Moussassi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Luke counters with a single leg into guard. Moussassi didn't expect that.
Luke is breathing heavily.
Moussassi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Moussassi wants to sweep but no luck.
Moussassi is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Moussassi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Luke passes into half guard.
Moussassi trying to control here.
Moussassi tries to get to full guard but Luke has control of the leg.
Luke wants to free his trapped foot but Moussassi is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moussassi missing with punches from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Moussassi tries for a takedown but Luke circles away easily

and Luke counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Moussassi!
Moussassi tries to hold on but Luke pushes him away.
Moussassi is desperately trying to improve his position but Luke has a good base and remains in mount.
Moussassi tries to hold on but Luke pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Luke controlling from mount.
Luke avoids the attempt from Moussassi to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Moussassi really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Moussassi is in a horrible position here. Luke smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Luke landing strikes, looking to finish!
Moussassi wants to control but Luke is having none of it.
Luke content just to control the position here.
Moussassi should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moussassi is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luke has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Moussassi's face.
Moussassi tries to lock up and control but Luke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Luke fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Luke looking to control but Moussassi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Moussassi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Luke prevents Moussassi from getting the reversal.
Luke tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Luke looking to control but Moussassi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Moussassi is looking to get to half guard.
Moussassi tries to buck Luke off but he can't manage it.
Luke lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
BOOM! Luke connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Luke postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Moussassi looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devin Luke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devin Luke's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Moussassi doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Luke counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Moussassi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Luke missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moussassi punching from the bottom.
Luke is trying to control. Moussassi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Devin Luke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moussassi is looking to control Luke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moussassi avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moussassi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Moussassi tries to roll over but Luke keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luke controlling the pace.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Luke misses the jab.
Moussassi tries for a takedown but Luke circles away easily

and Luke counters with a takedown into side control.
Moussassi is trying to improve his position.
Luke cracks Moussassi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luke scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Moussassi to see if he's OK.
Luke tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luke working the ground and pound.
Moussassi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Luke is staying tight to Moussassi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Moussassi is looking for a sweep.
Moussassi trying to remain calm as Luke controls from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moussassi taking punishment in the form of punches.
Luke misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Moussassi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Luke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Moussassi taking a bit of punishment here - Luke scoring with strikes.
Moussassi is looking for a sweep.
Moussassi taking a bit of punishment here - Luke scoring with strikes.
Luke tries to advance position but instead Moussassi slips a leg back in to half guard.
Moussassi wants to control but Luke is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Luke works over Moussassi's head and body with a nice combination.
Luke closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moussassi circles away.
Moussassi misses with a takedown

and Luke counters with a takedown into side control.
Devin Luke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerard Moussassi.
Luke wants to control but Moussassi is keeping him busy.
Moussassi can't do much from the bottom here.
Luke tries to move to full mount but Moussassi actually manages to regain half guard.
Moussassi is looking to control Luke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moussassi avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Devin Luke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Devin Luke's cut.
That's time! Luke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Moussassi tries for a takedown but Luke circles away easily

and Luke counters with a nice double leg into side control. Moussassi won't be happy with that.
Moussassi struggling a bit here.
Moussassi is not content to let Luke control the position.
Luke working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Moussassi can't do much from the bottom here.
Moussassi is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luke lands a few punches from side control.
A control attempt from Moussassi but he's now mounted!
Luke controlling from the full mount.
Moussassi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Moussassi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Moussassi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Luke has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Moussassi's face.

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.
Moussassi is bucking up trying to escape but Luke cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Luke lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Moussassi hang on?
Moussassi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Luke landing strikes from the mount.
Luke scoring with strikes but Moussassi is staying in there.
Luke prevents Moussassi from getting the reversal.
Luke putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Luke lands a big shot there that rocks Moussassi but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Luke controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luke with the ground and pound from mount.
Moussassi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Moussassi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Luke looking to finish Moussassi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Moussassi!
Luke putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Moussassi taking shots to the head.
Moussassi regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moussassi wants to improve his position but Luke is controlling well.
Luke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Moussassi won't allow Luke to pass to mount.
Luke stalling.
Luke working the head and body with strikes.
Luke prevents Moussassi from improving his position.
Gerard Moussassi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luke works his foot free and advances to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Devin Luke showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Luke, 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devin Luke!