PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Knowshon Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Sheets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Moreno
vs
Sheets

200 cm
18
295 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

198 cm
22
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Knowshon Moreno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Sheets!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Sheets. No joy for Moreno on that attempt.
Moreno tries to clinch but Sheets is having none of it.
Moreno fails to land the takedown.

Sheets fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moreno, pushing him back against the cage.
Moreno fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Knowshon Moreno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moreno tries to pull guard but Sheets holds him up against the cage and eventually Moreno drops back down to his feet.

Sheets has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Moreno regains guard immediately.
Sheets trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moreno keeping full guard, as Sheets tries to pass.
Sheets scoring with some ground and pound.

It looks like Knowshon Moreno has been cut.
Moreno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sheets.
Sheets loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheets throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Sheets drops back, looking for a kneebar! Moreno looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Moreno looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Moreno!
Sheets is looking to regain half guard here but Moreno keeps moving and retains side control.
Sheets is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Moreno off and has taken his back!
Moreno trying to control the hands but Sheets breaks the grip.

Sheets working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Sheets looks gassed!
Moreno covering up well and avoiding damage.
Moreno looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sheets trying to control momentarily.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Sheets.
Sheets is striking from the back but Moreno escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Moreno is looking to control Sheets's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moreno avoid being mounted?
Sheets throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sheets with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Moreno trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Moreno keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sheets is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sheets not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sheets thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Moreno to regain full guard.
Sheets trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sheets in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sheets trying to control but Moreno is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sheets throwing strikes but missing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Sheets looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Moreno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sheets cracks Moreno with a solid left hand.
Sheets postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sheets trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sheets has gone for a leg lock! Moreno slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sheets's guard.
Sheets wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sheets shoots in and drives through. Moreno sprawls well.
Sheets avoids the head kick by Moreno.

Sheets looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sheets wants to stand but Moreno is controlling his posture from full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sheets accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sheets looking to pass the guard.
Moreno not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sheets pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moreno is keeping the position for now.
Sheets is breathing heavily.
Moreno has Sheets pulled in close to control his posture.
Moreno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sheets.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moreno looking for a guillotine here but Sheets defends easily.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Sheets darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sheets thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sheets wants to take a breather but Moreno is having none of it.
Sheets trying to mount his opponent but Moreno defends it.
Sheets missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moreno blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sheets.
Sheets wants to advance to full mount but Moreno doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheets advances to half guard.
Sheets not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sheets lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Knowshon Moreno's cut is getting worse.
Sheets drops an elbow to the side of Moreno's head.

Moreno is rocked!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sheets connects with a nice short shot to Moreno's temple.
Oh Moreno is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Jeez, Knowshon Moreno's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Knowshon Moreno's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Terry Sheets!