PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Z Mozenter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RJ McLovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McLovin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Nas - Hero Instrumental kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Mozenter
vs
McLovin

182 cm
23
188 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

185 cm
25
196 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Z Mozenter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, RJ McLovin!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McLovin scores a takedown into full mount!
McLovin controlling the position easily from mount.

McLovin gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
McLovin throws a series of punches but Mozenter avoids them all with ease.
Nice shot lands for McLovin.
McLovin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Mozenter drops McLovin with a beautiful combination! McLovin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mozenter is looking for the KO!

McLovin is rocked!

It looks like RJ McLovin has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mozenter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McLovin is still on wobbly legs! Can Mozenter finish him?
McLovin misses with a double jab

and Mozenter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

McLovin breaks from the clinch.
McLovin seems to have recovered his senses.
Mozenter takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Mozenter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McLovin scores with a punch to the head.
McLovin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McLovin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McLovin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

McLovin has closed the distance and engaged Mozenter in a clinch.
McLovin wants to get back to striking at distance but Mozenter won't allow it.
Mozenter slowing the pace effectively.
McLovin wants to get back to striking at distance but Mozenter won't allow it.
McLovin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McLovin goes for a takedown attempt but Mozenter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

McLovin has Mozenter up against the cage in a clinch.

Mozenter is fighting off a takedown attempt but McLovin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mozenter to the mat. Mozenter regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
McLovin trying to control the position from guard on top but Mozenter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mozenter working for a triangle but McLovin defends it easily.

Mozenter has his foot on McLovin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McLovin works his way back into a safe position though.

McLovin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mozenter avoids a punch combination nicely.
RJ McLovin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

McLovin pushes Mozenter up against the cage in a clinch.
Mozenter tries to break free but McLovin pushes him back against the cage.

McLovin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McLovin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mozenter is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mozenter throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McLovin scores with a punch to the head.

McLovin shoots in and bounces Mozenter off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McLovin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mozenter won't allow McLovin to pass to mount.
McLovin controlling the action here.
Mozenter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McLovin is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLovin is figuring out what he wants to do next.

McLovin decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

McLovin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

McLovin stands up and beckons Mozenter to join him on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

McLovin has Mozenter up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

RJ McLovin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on RJ McLovin's cut.
That's time! Mozenter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McLovin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mozenter takes a jab right on the kisser.
McLovin tries to clinch but Mozenter moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from McLovin.

McLovin rushes Mozenter and presses him up against the cage.
McLovin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mozenter fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McLovin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mozenter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLovin tries to clinch there but Mozenter circles away.
Nice body punch from McLovin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

McLovin darts in and clinches Mozenter up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McLovin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mozenter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on McLovin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

McLovin has clasped his hands together around Mozenter's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mozenter is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but McLovin is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
McLovin looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

McLovin is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
McLovin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Z Mozenter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McLovin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mozenter tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mozenter slips a jab and a cross from McLovin.
McLovin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McLovin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mozenter!
McLovin controlling the position easily from mount.

McLovin stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

McLovin moves into the clinch successfully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

McLovin breaks from the clinch.
McLovin jabs Mozenter right on the nose. Mozenter blinks but takes it well.

McLovin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mozenter sprawls well initially but McLovin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

McLovin decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLovin misses with a jab, cross combination.
McLovin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLovin tests Mozenter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McLovin lands a nice looking body shot.
McLovin throws a combination. Mozenter tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McLovin lands with a nice combination. Mozenter backs away looking to recover.
McLovin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McLovin scores with a nice right hand.
McLovin misses with a few strikes there.

McLovin clinches up against the cage.

McLovin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for McLovin.
McLovin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mozenter on the side of the head.
McLovin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
RJ McLovin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McLovin cracks Mozenter with a good jab.
McLovin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McLovin misses with a double jab.
Z Mozenter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLovin lands with a nice combination. Mozenter backs away looking to recover.

McLovin shoots in and bounces Mozenter off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

McLovin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLovin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

RJ McLovin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on RJ McLovin'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!

McLovin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McLovin advances nicely into full mount.
McLovin controlling the position easily from mount.

McLovin stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
McLovin digs a good hook to Mozenter's body.
McLovin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mozenter. That did some damage!
McLovin lands a two punch combo.

McLovin instigates a clinch.

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

McLovin gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McLovin has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
McLovin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McLovin scores with a three punch combo!
McLovin looks to land a combination. Mozenter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

McLovin clinches up with Mozenter and pushes him back against the cage.
McLovin stalling against the cage.

McLovin has Mozenter pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McLovin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mozenter tumbling to the mat - McLovin dives into Mozenter's guard.

McLovin gets to his feet - Mozenter follows without any prompting.
McLovin stalks Mozenter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mozenter's face. Mozenter staggers backwards, shaken.
RJ McLovin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McLovin clinches up against the cage.

McLovin breaks from the clinch.
Mozenter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mozenter misses with a combination
and McLovin counters with a nice body kick.
McLovin throws a one two combo.

McLovin drives through and clinches with Mozenter against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

McLovin is trying to trip Mozenter. He has hold of a leg but Mozenter is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McLovin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
RJ McLovin has got the better of the ground game so far.

McLovin gets to his feet. Mozenter looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McLovin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McLovin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McLovin misses with a wild combination.
Mozenter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mozenter takes a body punch but keeps moving.

McLovin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McLovin lands on the inside with an uppercut.

McLovin gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

McLovin decides to stand up.
Mozenter tries to move into range but McLovin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McLovin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mozenter. That did some damage!
McLovin works over Mozenter's head and body with a nice combination.

McLovin clinches up against the cage.
McLovin can't get the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McLovin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice combination there by McLovin.
McLovin with a jab.
A right-left combo lands from McLovin.

Mozenter gets caught flat footed, as McLovin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McLovin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Mozenter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

McLovin gets to his feet. Mozenter looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

And that's the end of the fight!
RJ McLovin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McLovin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 25:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RJ McLovin!