PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaz Moore (ranked 6498 p4p, 5504 weight class) and Peter Ross (ranked 606 p4p, 565 weight class). Jaz Moore has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Moore
vs
Ross

190 cm
21
190
6 - 19 - 0

190 cm
29
190
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

KOMBAT KLOTHING

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaz Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Ross!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Moore shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ross sprawls well. Ross wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moore gets slowly back to his feet.
As Moore backs off Ross throws a huge counter combo but Moore manages to avoid it all.
Moore shoots in for a takedown but Ross shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ross sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaz Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Ross has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Moore.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ross sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ross unleashes a big counter combination but Moore bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Moore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ross sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moore somewhat.
Moore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Ross's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jaz Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Moore shoots in for a double leg but Ross sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ross throws a counter combo.
Moore tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ross defends well and Moore ends up having to push Ross into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ross drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moore pulls his leg out and moves away.
Moore throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ross's waist but Ross gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moore off to one side.
Moore shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moore.
Ross throws a counter combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross slaps away a takedown attempt from Moore, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ross unleashes a big counter combination but Moore bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Moore shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ross unleashes a big counter combination but Moore bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Moore shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ross but Ross pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moore looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ross slaps away a takedown attempt from Moore, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Moore backs off Ross throws a huge counter combo but Moore manages to avoid it all.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moore fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ross lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Ross dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Moore looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ross is fending him off so far but Moore persists. Nope, Ross circles away and we're back to standing.
Ross has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moore fails with a takedown attempt.
As Moore backs off Ross throws a huge counter combo but Moore manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ross pinned against the cage. Ross gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaz Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore shoots in for a takedown but Ross shows good takedown defense.
As Moore backs off Ross throws a huge counter combo but Moore manages to avoid it all.
Moore fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Moore shoots in for a takedown but Ross shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moore shoots in but no luck this time.
Ross checks a leg kick nicely.
Moore looks to land a body kick but Ross moved away.
Ross is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Moore shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ross as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore tries to land a front kick but Ross steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ross is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Moore shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ross but Ross pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ross lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ross moves out of range of the body kick from Moore.
Moore tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ross swivels and escapes.
Despite the aggression on Ross's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moore misses with a takedown attempt - Ross sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Moore backs off Ross throws a huge counter combo but Moore manages to avoid it all.
Moore fails with the takedown.
Jaz Moore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moore closes the distance and clinches up with Ross, looking for a takedown. Moore pushes Ross against the cage but Ross circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Moore backs off Ross throws a huge counter combo but Moore manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Ross 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Moore darts in looking for a takedown but Ross gets double underhooks and turns Moore into the cage.
Ross is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ross tries to score a body lock takedown but Moore shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ross tries for a takedown but Moore manages to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ross.
Ross tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jaz Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Ross.
A head punch on the inside from Moore fails to land.
Moore jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ross walks away with a smile on his face. Moore gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ross slaps away a takedown attempt from Moore, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ross lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore fails to land the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Ross's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore throws a body kick that misses.
Ross is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Moore dives in for a single leg takedown but Ross sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Ross gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Ross drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Ross seems to have locked his on tight now - Moore screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Ross, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Peter Ross!
Peter Ross very nearly forgot to thank KOMBAT KLOTHING amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.