|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Norberto Mosley (ranked 8422 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Anderson (ranked 5130 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
 |
|
 |
| 160 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
|
190 cm
24
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed |
|
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norberto Mosley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Corey Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a leg kick but Mosley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mosley forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.
Anderson stalling.
Anderson prevents Mosley from breaking the clinch.
Mosley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anderson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mosley walks away with a smile on his face. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mosley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mosley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mosley.
Mosley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mosley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but Mosley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mosley throwing a counter right hand but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Norberto Mosley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Anderson.
Anderson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mosley's guard.
Mosley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mosley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mosley has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Anderson content to stall in guard here.
Mosley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Anderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Anderson pushing down on Mosley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anderson not doing much here.
Anderson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mosley.
Anderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mosley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mosley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mosley works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mosley is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Mosley working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
Mosley has an active guard here but Anderson has managed to pass into half guard.
Anderson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Mosley defends it.
Anderson wants to stand up but Mosley is controlling the position.
Mosley is pressing down on Anderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mosley trying to control the position.
Mosley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Mosley wants to control but Anderson passes easily into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mosley wants to control but Anderson passes into side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Anderson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mosley throws a poor cross that misses
and Anderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up with Mosley, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes Mosley against the cage but Mosley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mosley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Anderson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mosley defends well and Anderson ends up having to push Mosley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anderson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mosley lands with a nice combination. Anderson backs away looking to recover.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up with Mosley, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes Mosley against the cage but Mosley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Norberto Mosley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Anderson clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mosley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mosley tries to pull guard but Anderson won't allow it.
Mosley manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mosley is proving hard to escape from.
Mosley isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Anderson stacks Mosley on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Anderson!
Anderson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mosley wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mosley manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Corey Anderson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Anderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mosley is aware though and is defending well.
Anderson striking off his back but it's not causing Mosley any problems.
Mosley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mosley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Anderson striking off his back but it's not causing Mosley any problems.
Mosley stands up and waves to Anderson to follow him.
Mosley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson moves into the clinch.
Mosley trying to control the position but instead, Anderson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mosley into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mosley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anderson blocks it with crossed arms.
Mosley just leaning against Anderson, taking a breather.
Mosley is trying to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling him.
Mosley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anderson walks away with a smile on his face. Mosley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Anderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mosley pinned against the cage. Mosley gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anderson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mosley's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Mosley keeps moving.
Anderson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mosley looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anderson passes into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mosley is looking to reverse the position.
Mosley is letting Anderson control him for a moment.
Mosley tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Anderson lands a heavy elbow.
Anderson lands a big elbow.
Anderson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mosley throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Corey Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Anderson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mosley is proving hard to escape from.
Mosley controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Anderson wanted to stand there but Mosley had control of the position.
Mosley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Anderson wants to control but Mosley is keeping him busy.
Anderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mosley has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson winds up and cracks Mosley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Anderson is controlling the pace.
Mosley is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mosley avoid being mounted?
Mosley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anderson is taking a breather. Mosley says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mosley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mosley looking for submissions off his back.
Mosley is defending against the submission attempts here by Anderson.
Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anderson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Anderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mosley looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mosley tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Anderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mosley wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anderson dives in and grabs Mosley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mosley pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
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.
Anderson lands an overhand right.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Anderson.
Anderson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mosley to see if he's OK.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Mosley is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Anderson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Anderson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mosley hang on?
Mosley in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mosley is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mosley defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Anderson.
Norberto Mosley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corey Anderson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mosley can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Anderson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Anderson!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
31% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
