PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Obi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remi Mooki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Remi Mooki is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Obi
vs
Mooki

225 cm
23
300 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

200 cm
21
300 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Urban Fighter

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, William Obi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Remi Mooki!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mooki feints and as Obi raises his hands in defense, Mooki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Obi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mooki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mooki trying to control the position from guard on top but Obi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mooki controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Obi seems keen to control Mooki's posture.
Mooki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mooki trying to control but Obi is working from the bottom.
Obi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Obi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mooki tries a head kick but it misses.
Obi throws a body punch but Mooki moves out of range.
Mooki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mooki there as he acknowledges the shot.

It looks like Remi Mooki has been cut.
Obi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mooki.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mooki! But no joy.
Obi cracks Mooki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Mooki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Obi on his heels. He'll look to pass Obi's guard now, I'm sure.

Mooki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Mooki clinches up against the cage.
Mooki misses with a knee strike.
Mooki tries for a takedown but Obi manages to get underhooks.

Mooki jumps guard and drags Obi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mooki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Mooki working for a triangle but Obi defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obi throws a big right hand that misses.
Obi landing with the ground and pound.
Mooki trying to keep a closed guard but Obi is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mooki has his foot on Obi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Obi works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obi wants to control from the top but Mooki keeps moving.

Mooki has his foot on Obi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Obi works his way back into a safe position though.
Obi trying to control but Mooki is working from the bottom.
Obi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mooki trying to keep a closed guard but Obi is proving a slippery customer.
Mooki is adopting a defensive guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Obi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mooki looks for a takedown but Obi sprawls well.
Mooki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obi.

Mooki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Obi to the mat! Obi manages to get full guard.
Mooki trying to control but Obi is working from the bottom.
Obi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Remi Mooki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Remi Mooki's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Good standup being displayed there by Obi as he connects with a hook.
Mooki takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Obi connects with the punch.
Obi cracks Mooki with a right hand to the side of the head.

Obi gets tackled into the cage by Mooki. Mooki maintains the clinch.
Mooki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Obi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Obi prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mooki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Obi just stands there and leans against the cage.
William Obi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Remi Mooki.
Obi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mooki is trying to pull guard but Obi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Obi tries to stall but Mooki uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Mooki has clasped his hands together around Obi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Mooki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Obi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Mooki tries for a kimura but Obi is defending well.
Obi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mooki on the ground.
Obi is looking to regain half guard here but Mooki keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obi is not content to let Mooki control the position.
Mooki tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mooki wants to control but Obi is keeping him busy.
Mooki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obi tries to buck Mooki off but Mooki is having none of it.

Mooki has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jab, jab by Obi - just one landing.

That has opened up Remi Mooki's cut even more.
Mooki on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Mooki gets a clinch.
Mooki struggles to land a body shot inside as Obi controls his hands.
Mooki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Obi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Obi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A frustrated look appears on Obi's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mooki lands a takedown into guard.
Mooki trying to control the position from guard on top but Obi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obi looking to control.
Mooki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mooki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Obi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mooki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Remi Mooki will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Remi Mooki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Obi scores with a shot to the body.
Mooki wants to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Obi. That snapped Mooki's head back.
Mooki shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mooki drives through with a takedown into Obi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mooki trying to control but Obi is working from the bottom.
Obi seems keen to control Mooki's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mooki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mooki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mooki trying to control but Obi is working from the bottom.
William Obi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mooki is looking to work some ground and pound but Obi has wrist control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Obi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
William Obi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mooki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Obi as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Obi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Mooki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Obi napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mooki in side control, throwing shots but Obi defends.
Mooki tries to advance to mount but can't.

Mooki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Obi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Obi tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Mooki easily slips into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obi tries to lock up and control but Mooki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mooki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mooki lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Obi hang on?
Mooki controlling from mount.
Mooki trying to control but Obi is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mooki throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mooki has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Obi's face.
Mooki is trying to take his opponent's back.
Mooki lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

It looks like William Obi has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poor strikes thrown by Mooki there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Obi is squirming around, avoiding Mooki's attempts to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Remi Mooki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mooki 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remi Mooki!