PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Simba Moso (ranked 3845 p4p, 385 weight class) and Brad Galloun (ranked 25308 p4p, 684 weight class). Moso comes to the cage accompanied by The Lion Sleeps Tonight. Simba Moso could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brad Galloun's chin.

Moso
vs
Galloun

169 cm
18
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Simba Moso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brad Galloun!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moso lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Moso scores with a jab to the jaw.
Simba Moso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moso misses with a body kick.
Moso feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Galloun's calf.
Moso scores with a punch to the head.
Moso throws a head kick that misses

and Galloun moves into the clinch.
Moso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moso misses with a hook to the ribs.

Moso pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moso wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moso is looking to slow Galloun down with leg kicks.

Galloun darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Galloun not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Galloun seems to be working for a kimura but Moso defends the submission attempt.
Moso trying to hold on to Galloun's head to control him but Galloun postures up.

Galloun stands up out of the half guard.
Moso thuds a left hand into Galloun's body.
Galloun circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Galloun counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moso lands with a nice body punch.
Nice sprawl there from Moso as Galloun shoots in.
Galloun takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Galloun tries a head kick but it misses.
Moso looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Moso thuds his right hand into Galloun's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Moso fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moso throws a leg kick that is checked

and Galloun counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Galloun is stalling in the full guard.
Moso is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Galloun dives into side control.

Galloun stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moso shoots in for a takedown but Galloun shows good takedown defense.
Galloun shoots in looking for a takedown but Moso manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Galloun's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little feinted left hand from Moso on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Moso shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Galloun as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Galloun. No joy for Moso on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simba Moso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moso is breathing heavily.

Galloun dives in and scores a takedown into Moso's guard.
Moso might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Galloun advances to half guard.
Galloun drops an elbow to the side of Moso's head.
Galloun is taking a breather. Moso 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.
Moso wants to get back to his feet.
Galloun controlling the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galloun prevents Moso from improving his position.

Galloun in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Moso tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Galloun!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brad Galloun!
Simba Moso was interviewed post fight and said 'I will never give up!'.