PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moss comes into the arena with Foo Fighters - Best of You blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!

Moss
vs
Masters

192 cm
26
210 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

187 cm
27
216 lbs
15 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Moss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trent Masters!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masters blocks a head kick by Moss.
Moss staying out of range there.
Masters avoids the head kick by Moss.
Moss throws a head kick that Masters semi-blocks.
Masters takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Donk. Masters catches Moss right on the button with a cross.

It looks like Randy Moss has been cut.
Masters avoids the head kick by Moss.
Moss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masters.
Masters blocks a head kick by Moss.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Masters checks a leg kick.
Moss dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Masters. That did some damage!
Moss misses with a head kick.
Moss throws a head kick but Masters moves out of range.
Moss lands with a kick to the temple. Masters shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Moss blocks a head kick by Masters.
Moss throws a leg kick but Masters sees it coming and moves out of range.
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 head kick from Moss lands but Masters takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Masters shoots in and gets a takedown into Moss's guard.
Moss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Masters.
Masters wants to control from the top but Moss keeps moving.
Moss has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Masters trying to control but Moss is working from the bottom.
Masters has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Trent Masters was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Moss shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Masters sprawls well. Masters wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moss gets slowly back to his feet.
A jab from Masters misses.
Masters misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Moss.
Masters on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Moss feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Masters's calf.
Moss misses with a head kick.
Moss goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masters blocks a head kick by Moss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Moss.
Nice defenses there by Masters.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Masters.
A head kick misses from Moss.
Moss lands a high kick!
Masters misses with the combination.
Moss throws a leg kick which misses Masters's front leg but catches the back leg as Masters tries to avoid it.
Moss throws a sloppy head kick and Masters moves out of range easily.
Moss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masters shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Moss scores with a takedown into Masters's guard.

Masters has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moss wants to pass the guard but Masters is keeping the position.
Moss sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Masters wants to get back to his feet but Moss is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Moss leaves Masters with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Masters throws a wild body kick that Moss sees coming a mile off.
Moss throws a head kick but Masters moves out of range.
Moss throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Moss.
Moss throws a sloppy head kick
and Masters counters with a big head kick but Moss shrugs it off.
A slapping body kick lands there for Moss.
Moss tries a head kick but it misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Moss blocks the leg kick.
Moss scores with a kick to the body.
Masters looks to score with a jab to the body but Moss is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moss tries a head kick but it misses.
Moss throws a sloppy head kick and Masters moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss shoots for a double leg takedown but Masters sprawls well. He's pushed Moss's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Masters misses with a head kick.
Masters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moss misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moss lands a head kick!
Moss staying out of range there.
Moss misses with a head kick.
Moss lands a high kick!
Masters blocks a head kick by Moss.
Masters jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice takedown defense from Moss. No joy for Masters on that attempt.
Moss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Moss.
Moss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moss throws a head kick but Masters moves out of range.
Moss lands with a kick to the temple. Masters shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Moss stuffs the takedown.
Randy Moss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Masters.
Moss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moss throws a lazy head kick
and Masters connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masters lands a jab.
Randy Moss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moss throws a head kick that misses.
Moss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masters shoots in but Moss avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Masters shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moss sprawls well. Moss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Masters gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Masters if he has to take too many more of those.
Moss lands a nice leg kick that just misses Masters's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed right hand from Masters misses the target.
Masters throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masters walks into a left hand.
Masters throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moss throws a head kick that misses.
Masters goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Moss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moss throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters avoids the head kick by Moss.
Masters fails with a takedown attempt.
Moss throws a head kick that misses.
Masters shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moss but Moss pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Moss - that will leave a mark!
Moss throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Moss.
Moss misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moss throws a head kick but Masters moves out of range.
Moss goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Moss dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Randy Moss's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Masters cracks Moss with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Moss throws a sloppy head kick and Masters moves out of range easily.
Moss misses with a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Masters.
Masters throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moss scores with a head kick. Masters tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Moss throws a head kick that misses.
Moss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masters misses with a low kick.
Masters throws a jab but it's blocked by Moss.
Moss throws a nice inside leg kick.
Masters throws a jab but it's blocked by Moss.
Moss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Masters avoids a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masters. Moss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masters stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Masters wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Moss finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Moss turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Moss connects with a high kick.
Moss tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moss throws a head kick but Masters moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Moss.
Masters throws the left hand but Moss avoids the punch easily.
Masters avoids the head kick by Moss.
Masters tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moss throws a sloppy head kick and Masters moves out of range easily.
Masters blocks a low kick nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moss throws a sloppy head kick and Masters moves out of range easily.
Masters finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Moss shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Masters as he avoids it easily.
Moss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Masters blocks a head kick by Moss.
Moss throws a leg kick that is checked
and Masters counters with a nice leg kick.
Masters's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Masters throws a head kick but Moss moves out of range.
Masters avoids the head kick by Moss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masters tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moss sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Masters somewhat.
Moss throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moss catches Masters with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Masters takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Moss takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Moss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masters.
Moss throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Masters throws a hook but Moss avoids it easily.
Masters throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moss throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Moss throws a head kick that misses.
Moss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moss plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Moss lands a head kick. Masters smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Masters has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Moss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moss leaves Masters with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Randy Moss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Masters.
Masters keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Trent Masters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moss throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Moss lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Masters throws a body punch but Moss moves out of range.
Crunch! Moss slams his shin into Masters's torso.
Nice defenses there by Moss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masters avoids the head kick by Moss.
Moss slips a straight right by Masters.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masters shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moss pinned against the cage. Moss gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moss throws a sloppy head kick and Masters moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Moss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moss, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Moss!