PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deathsquadala Deathsquadala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Moskowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Deathsquadala Deathsquadala has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Deathsquadala
vs
Moskowitz

220 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deathsquadala Deathsquadala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry Moskowitz!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moskowitz keeps the fight on the outside.
Deathsquadala tries for a takedown but Moskowitz circles away easily
letting Moskowitz counter with a right hand.

It looks like Deathsquadala Deathsquadala has been cut.
Moskowitz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deathsquadala.
Moskowitz misses with a combination
and Deathsquadala counters with a head kick. That will keep Moskowitz thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Deathsquadala with a poor takedown
and Moskowitz counters with a left to the body.
Deathsquadala is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moskowitz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Deathsquadala makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Moskowitz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deathsquadala.
Moskowitz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Deathsquadala fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moskowitz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deathsquadala tries to clinch
and Moskowitz counters with a stiff right hand.
Deathsquadala takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Moskowitz throws a right hand that Deathsquadala ducks under and follows up with a left that Deathsquadala also avoids with ease.
Moskowitz throws an overhand right that lands on Deathsquadala's shoulder, as Deathsquadala tries to avoid the shot.
Moskowitz throws a right hand that Deathsquadala ducks under and follows up with a left that Deathsquadala also avoids with ease.
Moskowitz misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moskowitz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deathsquadala.
Moskowitz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moskowitz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Moskowitz.
Moskowitz throws a body punch but Deathsquadala moves out of range.
Moskowitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Deathsquadala is just out of range.
No joy there for Moskowitz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Deathsquadala needs to keep his hands up - Moskowitz had a free shot at his head there.
Deathsquadala tries to clinch there but Moskowitz circles away.
Moskowitz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Deathsquadala back to the cage. Moskowitz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moskowitz swinging wildly here.
Moskowitz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Deathsquadala moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Deathsquadala tries to clinch but Moskowitz is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Moskowitz.
Deathsquadala tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Moskowitz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harry Moskowitz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moskowitz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Moskowitz throws a right hand that misses
and Deathsquadala counters with a left to the body.
Deathsquadala slips under a jab.
Moskowitz with a jab.
Moskowitz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Deathsquadala counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Deathsquadala prevents Moskowitz from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deathsquadala wants to take a breather but Moskowitz is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Moskowitz kicks Deathsquadala off and gets back to his feet.
Deathsquadala shoots for a takedown but Moskowitz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deathsquadala Deathsquadala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moskowitz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moskowitz takes a swing at Deathsquadala's ribcage but misses.
Moskowitz throws an off balance right hand
and Deathsquadala counters with a thumping low kick.
Moskowitz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Deathsquadala counters with a three punch combo that has Moskowitz backing up. Moskowitz nods at Deathsquadala to acknowledge the strikes.
Moskowitz misses with a combination
and Deathsquadala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Deathsquadala takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Deathsquadala moves in looking to clinch but Moskowitz pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deathsquadala is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moskowitz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice shot lands for Moskowitz.
Moskowitz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moskowitz throws an off balance right hand
and Deathsquadala counters with a straight right hand.
Moskowitz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deathsquadala.
Moskowitz throws a combination that misses

and Deathsquadala counters with a takedown into side control.

Deathsquadala stands up.
Moskowitz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Deathsquadala counters with a series of strikes. Moskowitz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Moskowitz misses with a double jab
and Deathsquadala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moskowitz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deathsquadala manages to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Decent striking displayed by Moskowitz there.

Moskowitz tries to sprawl but Deathsquadala drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
Moskowitz pushes Deathsquadala off looking to stand but Deathsquadala dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Moskowitz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deathsquadala shoots for a double leg takedown but Moskowitz sprawls well. He's pushed Deathsquadala's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Deathsquadala lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Moskowitz backs up against the cage.
Deathsquadala misses with a takedown attempt
and Deathsquadala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moskowitz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moskowitz loads up on a big right hand but Deathsquadala slips the punch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Moskowitz in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Moskowitz misses with a double jab.
Moskowitz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Deathsquadala doesn't seem bothered though.
Moskowitz punishes Deathsquadala's body with a nice straight punch.
Moskowitz throws a series of punches but Deathsquadala avoids them all with ease.
A left and a right from Moskowitz both land. Nice combination.
Deathsquadala with a poor takedown
and Moskowitz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deathsquadala Deathsquadala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moskowitz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Deathsquadala.
Moskowitz misses with a lunging right hand
and Deathsquadala counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Deathsquadala slips a jab and a cross from Moskowitz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moskowitz throws an overhand right that lands on Deathsquadala's shoulder, as Deathsquadala tries to avoid the shot.
Deathsquadala tries to clinch up but Moskowitz circles away and keeps his distance.
Deathsquadala Deathsquadala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moskowitz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deathsquadala.
Moskowitz lands a nice looking body shot.
Deathsquadala tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Moskowitz counters with a left to the body.
Deathsquadala fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Moskowitz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Deathsquadala with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Moskowitz to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moskowitz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Deathsquadala circles away quickly and effectively.
Deathsquadala shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Moskowitz counters with a series of strikes. Deathsquadala will be more careful next time no doubt.
Moskowitz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Deathsquadala counters with a two punch combo.
Deathsquadala dodges the punch combination from Moskowitz.
Moskowitz jabs Deathsquadala to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's two 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.
Moskowitz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moskowitz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Deathsquadala makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Moskowitz really felt that one!
Moskowitz lands a two punch combo.
Deathsquadala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moskowitz misses with a double jab
and Deathsquadala counters with a big head kick but Moskowitz shrugs it off.
Moskowitz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Deathsquadala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moskowitz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Deathsquadala counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Moskowitz throws a lazy right hand but Deathsquadala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moskowitz falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Deathsquadala tries for a takedown but Moskowitz circles away easily
and Deathsquadala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moskowitz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Deathsquadala counters with a stiff right hand.
Moskowitz lands a jab.
Deathsquadala shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Moskowitz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Harry Moskowitz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moskowitz connects with the punch.
Moskowitz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Deathsquadala counters with a nice kick to the body.
Deathsquadala tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Moskowitz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Deathsquadala shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moskowitz pinned against the cage. Moskowitz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moskowitz throws a nice looking combination but Deathsquadala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Deathsquadala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moskowitz doesn't seem bothered though.
Moskowitz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moskowitz leaves Deathsquadala with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moskowitz lands a lovely overhand right.
Deathsquadala thumps Moskowitz with a low kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Deathsquadala.
Deathsquadala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Deathsquadala tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moskowitz swivels and escapes.
Moskowitz scores with a nice right hand.
Deathsquadala closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moskowitz circles away.
Moskowitz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Moskowitz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Moskowitz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Deathsquadala Deathsquadala's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Deathsquadala walks into a stiff left hand from Moskowitz.
Deathsquadala looks to clinch
letting Moskowitz counter with a right hand.
Deathsquadala fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moskowitz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Deathsquadala counters with a stiff right hand.
Moskowitz throws a right hand that misses
and Deathsquadala counters with a series of strikes. Moskowitz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Deathsquadala gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Moskowitz to counter with a crisp jab.
Deathsquadala closes the distance but Moskowitz moves to the side
and Moskowitz counters with a straight right hand.
Moskowitz stalks Deathsquadala and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Deathsquadala's face. Deathsquadala staggers backwards, shaken.
Deathsquadala has his takedown stuffed
and Deathsquadala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moskowitz lands a two punch combo.
Deathsquadala shoots for a double leg takedown but Moskowitz sprawls well. He's pushed Deathsquadala's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deathsquadala Deathsquadala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moskowitz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deathsquadala connects with a nice looking jab.
Deathsquadala moves out of range of the strikes.
Deathsquadala shoots and misses
and Moskowitz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Deathsquadala looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Moskowitz. Those never looked like landing.
Deathsquadala with a poor takedown
and Moskowitz counters with a left and a right that stings Deathsquadala.
Moskowitz swinging wildly here.
Moskowitz misses with a left hand
and Deathsquadala finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Deathsquadala dodges the punch combination from Moskowitz.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Moskowitz!
Deathsquadala misses with a takedown attempt
letting Moskowitz counter with a right hand.
Moskowitz misses with a shot to the body
enabling Deathsquadala to counter with a crisp jab.

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.
Deathsquadala doesn't manage to clinch there - Moskowitz circles away.
Deathsquadala slips under a jab.
Moskowitz works the jab nicely.
Moskowitz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Deathsquadala counters with a head kick. That will keep Moskowitz thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Deathsquadala with a poor takedown
and Moskowitz counters with a left and a right that stings Deathsquadala.
Deathsquadala looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Moskowitz swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Deathsquadala counters by moving into the clinch.
Moskowitz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Deathsquadala fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moskowitz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Deathsquadala has him pressed against the cage.
Deathsquadala is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Moskowitz prevents the takedown attempt.
Deathsquadala misses with a body punch.

Moskowitz breaks the clinch.
Deathsquadala fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moskowitz avoids it really well and circles away.

Deathsquadala moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Moskowitz as Deathsquadala tries to tie him up.
Moskowitz wants to get back to striking at distance but Deathsquadala won't allow it.
Deathsquadala is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Moskowitz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Moskowitz.
A lazy left from Moskowitz finds it's target.
Deathsquadala fails with an attempt to clinch.
Deathsquadala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deathsquadala misses with a takedown attempt - Moskowitz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Deathsquadala shoots and misses
and Moskowitz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Deathsquadala scores with a head kick.
Moskowitz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Deathsquadala can pounce on him.
Moskowitz misses with a double jab
and Deathsquadala counters with a nice kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Deathsquadala fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moskowitz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Moskowitz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Deathsquadala.
Moskowitz throws a left and a right that both miss

and Deathsquadala counters with a single leg into guard. Moskowitz didn't expect that.
Deathsquadala wants to control from the top but Moskowitz keeps moving.
Deathsquadala won't allow Moskowitz to get back to his feet.
Deathsquadala trying to control the position from guard on top but Moskowitz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Moskowitz pushes Deathsquadala off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Deathsquadala on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Deathsquadala Deathsquadala.
I think Moskowitz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Moskowitz!