PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michaud Korrs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dudley Moorer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Michaud Korrs has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Korrs
vs
Moorer

193 cm
30
166 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

177 cm
26
163 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michaud Korrs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dudley Moorer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Korrs blocks the low kick.
Moorer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Korrs thows a body shot but no joy.
Moorer lands a leg kick that knocks Korrs off balance momentarily.
Moorer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Korrs blocks a leg kick.
Korrs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moorer.
Moorer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Korrs.
Moorer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Korrs throws a head kick that misses.
Moorer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Moorer there.
Korrs throws a head kick that misses.
Moorer connects with a jab.
A leg kick checked by Moorer.
Moorer tries to bum rush Korrs with a series of wild strikes but Korrs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Moorer.
Korrs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moorer.
Moorer stuns Korrs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Moorer rushes Korrs and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korrs with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moorer working hard to break the clinch.
Moorer tries to break the clinch but Korrs is controlling the position.
Moorer is trying to push Korrs away but Korrs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Moorer has Korrs pressed against the cage, preventing Korrs from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Korrs has had enough of the clinch but Moorer keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Moorer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Korrs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Moorer.

Moorer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moorer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Korrs was covering up waiting for the punch and Moorer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Moorer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Moorer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Moorer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Korrs manages to avoid it.
Moorer throws a series of punches but Korrs moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moorer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Moorer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Korrs's half guard.
Moorer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Moorer decides to stand up.
Korrs throws a sloppy head kick and Moorer moves out of range easily.
Korrs fails with an attempt to clinch.
Korrs wants to clinch but Moorer slips to the side
and Moorer counters with a left and a right that stings Korrs.
Korrs checks a leg kick.
Moorer misses the jab.
Korrs moves out of range of the leg kick from Moorer.
Dudley Moorer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korrs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moorer.
Moorer tries to bum rush Korrs with a series of wild strikes but Korrs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice shot lands for Moorer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moorer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Korrs.
Moorer throws a right hand that Korrs ducks under and follows up with a left that Korrs also avoids with ease.
Korrs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Korrs misses.
Korrs swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Moorer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Korrs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moorer's efforts to push away.
Korrs tries to land knees in the clinch but Moorer avoids the damage to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moorer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Moorer manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dudley Moorer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Korrs misses with a two punch combination.
Dudley Moorer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Korrs doesn't manage to clinch there - Moorer circles away.
Moorer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Korrs is able to avoid easily.
Moorer throws a jab but it's blocked by Korrs.

Moorer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Korrs trying to stall but Moorer improves his position.
Korrs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moorer wants to break free but Korrs has control.
Moorer can't get the takedown.
Korrs tries to stall but Moorer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Korrs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moorer is defending well for now.
Korrs is trying to push Moorer away but Moorer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Moorer prevents Korrs from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moorer wants to break the clinch but can't.

Moorer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moorer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Korrs throws a head kick but Moorer moves out of range.
Moorer connects with a body shot.
Michaud Korrs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Moorer misses.
Korrs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Korrs.
Korrs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Korrs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moorer was well out of range. Poor timing from Korrs.

Moorer drives through and clinches with Korrs against the cage.
Korrs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Moorer tries to pull guard but Korrs holds him up against the cage and eventually Moorer drops back down to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moorer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Moorer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Moorer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Korrs is looking for a sweep. Moorer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Moorer stands up out of the half guard.
Korrs throws a head kick that misses.

Moorer closes the distance and pushes Korrs back into the cage.
Korrs is trying to maintain a safe position but Moorer gets an underhook and turns Korrs into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moorer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Korrs is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Michaud Korrs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dudley Moorer.
Korrs keeps control of Moorer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Korrs pushes off an throws an elbow but Moorer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Korrs wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moorer avoiding damage.

Moorer gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Moorer trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Moorer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moorer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korrs tries to buck Moorer off but he can't manage it.
Moorer looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dudley Moorer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Korrs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Korrs.
Moorer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Moorer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Korrs quickly recovers to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Moorer in particular looking to stall.
Moorer moves nicely into side control.
Moorer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Korrs tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Moorer controlling his opponent.
Dudley Moorer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moorer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Dudley Moorer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Moorer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korrs doesn't manage to clinch there - Moorer circles away.
Moorer misses with a double jab.

Moorer forces Korrs back against the cage and clinches.
Moorer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Korrs pulls his leg out and moves away.
Moorer slips a jab and a cross from Korrs.
Moorer misses with a two punch combination.
Moorer misses with a two punch combination.
Moorer tries to bum rush Korrs with a series of wild strikes but Korrs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Korrs throws a series of punches but Moorer avoids them all with ease.
Moorer misses with a double jab.
Moorer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moorer throws a jab when Korrs was well out of range.
Moorer throws a body punch but Korrs moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korrs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moorer.
Korrs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Korrs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Moorer misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moorer. Korrs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Korrs misses with a low kick.
Korrs moves away from the strike by Moorer.
Moorer blocks a head kick by Korrs.
Moorer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Korrs tries to clinch up but Moorer circles away and keeps his distance.
Korrs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moorer misses with a looping right.
Korrs tries to clinch
and Moorer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moorer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Michaud Korrs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moorer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moorer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Moorer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dudley Moorer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moorer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for Dudley Moorer!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Dudley Moorer!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Dudley Moorer!

Dudley Moorer wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Dudley Moorer was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.