PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Moshington (ranked 614 p4p, 59 weight class) and Better Dead (ranked 1362 p4p, 133 weight class). Moshington comes into the arena with Common Enemny - Pit Trilogy blaring out of the sound system. Dead has chosen Death March - Motionless in White as his entrance music. 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.

Moshington
vs
Dead

178 cm
39
162 lbs
27 - 14 - 1

183 cm
32
168 lbs
27 - 25 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Aspire Clothing

Sin City Allstars

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 27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Moshington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Better Dead!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dead lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moshington looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dead ducks right into an uppercut from Moshington.
Dead tries to clinch up.
Moshington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moshington darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Moshington keeps the fight on the outside.
Moshington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dead can pounce on him.
Dead throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like George Moshington has been cut.
Dead on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moshington jumps guard but Dead stands there with Moshington around his waist. Moshington gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dead throws an elbow that misses.
Nice body punch from Dead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moshington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dead's elbow.
A hook to the body from Moshington.

Dead lands a takedown into guard.
Dead trying to control the position from guard on top but Moshington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Dead avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dead trying to control the position from guard on top but Moshington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dead would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Moshington looking to control.
Moshington is really struggling to control Dead but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dead content to stall in guard here.
Moshington keeping moving, preventing Dead from controlling successfully.
Dead passes Moshington's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dead wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moshington keeps working.

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.

Dead stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Moshington to get to his feet.

Dead takes the fight into the clinch.
Moshington tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Dead breaks the clinch.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moshington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dead connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dead throws a body shot but no joy.
Dead tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dead throws a head kick but Moshington moves out of range.
A lazy left from Moshington finds it's target.
Dead throws a lazy head kick
and Dead takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Moshington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dead attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Moshington misses its target.
Moshington walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dead.
Moshington blocks the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Dead misses.
Moshington was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dead throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moshington connects with a right hand. Dead shakes it off.
Dead throws a hook to the side of Moshington's head but Moshington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moshington appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Moshington uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dead misses with a combination
and Moshington counters with a straight right hand.
Dead throws a push kick but Moshington slaps the foot to one side.
Dead showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moshington.
Dead let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dead misses with a head kick.
Moshington swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dead.

Moshington moves into the clinch.
Moshington misses with a punch on the inside.
Moshington can't find room to land a body shot as Dead controls the action.
Moshington working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Moshington.

Dead pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moshington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moshington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dead throws out the jab.
Dead throws a right hand that Moshington ducks under and follows up with a left that Moshington also avoids with ease.
Moshington is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Moshington scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dead throws a lazy uppercut
and Moshington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Dead is rocked!
Moshington circles away from the clinch attempt
and Moshington counters with a left to the body.
Moshington moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice shot by Dead.

Dead instigates a clinch.
Dead misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Moshington.
Dead lands a hook that snaps the head of Moshington backwards.
Dead throws an elbow but it misses.
Dead misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moshington lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dead lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Better Dead will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George Moshington's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Moshington scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Moshington clinches with his opponent.
Moshington lands with a short shot to the head.
Moshington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dead just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moshington's brow.
Moshington blocking some punches.
Moshington lands with a short shot to the head.
Dead slowing the pace effectively.
Moshington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dead is still on wobbly legs! Can Moshington finish him?
Dead lands an elbow inside that Moshington shrugs off.
Dead seems to have recovered his senses.
Moshington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dead pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moshington lands with a left to the head.

Moshington pulls guard effortlessly.
Dead not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Dead stands and steps away. Moshington gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dead tries to clinch but Moshington moves out of range.
Moshington is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dead is looking to clinch but Moshington is avoiding it.
It looked like Moshington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dead pivots, looking for a leg kick but Moshington is out of range and Dead settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dead doesn't manage to clinch there - Moshington circles away.
Moshington listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dead misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dead throws an off balance right hand
and Moshington counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dead misses with an uppercut
and Moshington counters with a straight right hand.
Moshington lands a really nice looking cross but Dead seems unphased.
Moshington avoids the head kick by Dead.
Moshington dodges the punch combination from Dead.
Moshington ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Moshington throws a nice looking combination but Dead bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moshington staying out of range there.
Moshington fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moshington moves out of range as Dead strikes.
Dead is looking to clinch.
Moshington ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dead lands with a thumping leg kick.
Moshington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dead moves away.
Dead misses with an uppercut
and Moshington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dead misses with a low kick.
Dead misses with a hook
and Moshington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Moshington feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dead sprawling to the canvas! Dead rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Moshington finish him?!
Moshington keeps the fight on the outside.
Dead lands with a right hand.
Better Dead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Moshington cracks Dead with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Moshington has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dead to stand back up!
Moshington circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Dead to the canvas! Dead doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Moshington keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Moshington!
George Moshington gave a mention to Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Better Dead had this to say: 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.