PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Moiso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jak Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dynamite comes into a darkened arena with his song building. i walk alone kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Moiso
vs
Dynamite

186 cm
19
210 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
199 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerome Moiso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jak Dynamite!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynamite stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moiso.
Moiso defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dynamite.
Dynamite defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moiso.
Moiso fails to land the takedown.
Dynamite will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moiso tries to clinch

and Dynamite counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dynamite seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dynamite wants to stand up but Moiso is controlling the position.
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!
Dynamite throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dynamite is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moiso is just riding it out for now. Dynamite eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moiso defending well though.
Dynamite working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Dynamite is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moiso doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dynamite.
Dynamite misses with a head shot. Moiso uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dynamite postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Moiso is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dynamite, into his guard.
Dynamite wants to stand up but Moiso is controlling him.

Dynamite has his feet on Moiso's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Moiso misses with a takedown attempt - Dynamite sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Moiso. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moiso tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dynamite manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dynamite shoots and misses

and Moiso counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Moiso.
Dynamite looks gassed!
Moiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Dynamite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moiso stops Dynamite from standing up.

Moiso decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite blocks a low kick nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dynamite looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Moiso tries to clinch but Dynamite is having none of it.
Moiso fails in his attempt to clinch.

Moiso gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Moiso manages to pull guard.
Moiso wants to stand but Dynamite is controlling the position.
Moiso looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jerome Moiso will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Moiso is looking to clinch.
Moiso with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moiso tries to clinch

and Dynamite counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dynamite postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dynamite throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moiso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dynamite is working Moiso over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Moiso wriggles free and stands up.
Moiso looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dynamite ducks under a wild hook from Moiso.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moiso darts in trying to clinch

and Dynamite counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Dynamite stands up and waves to Moiso to follow him.
Dynamite circles away from the clinch attempt

and Dynamite counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Moiso!

Dynamite jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Moiso is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Moiso and Dynamite has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moiso manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dynamite's best efforts.

Dynamite stands up out of the half guard.

Moiso has closed the distance and engaged Dynamite in a clinch.

Dynamite drags the fight down to the ground.
Dynamite has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dynamite is looking to stand back up but Moiso counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Dynamite.
Moiso passes to side control.
Dynamite pushes Moiso away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Moiso gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Moiso crashes against the mat.
Dynamite is being controlled here.
Dynamite is trying to get back to his feet.
Moiso staying calm.
Moiso working the ground and pound but Dynamite is defending the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moiso decides to stand back up. Moiso steps back and let's Dynamite get back to his feet.
Moiso tries a head kick but it misses.
Moiso will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dynamite shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moiso as he jumps to the side.
Moiso tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dynamite paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moiso is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moiso tries to clinch but Dynamite moves out of range.
Moiso tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dynamite sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moiso somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jak Dynamite will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Moiso tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jerome Moiso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dynamite shoots in but no luck this time.
Moiso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Dynamite counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dynamite prevents Moiso from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moiso blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dynamite.

Dynamite escapes and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dynamite shoots in looking for a takedown. Moiso tries to sprawl out of it but Dynamite keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moiso manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Moiso looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moiso sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jerome Moiso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jak Dynamite.
Moiso darts in trying to clinch

so Dynamite counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Dynamite gets to his feet. Moiso looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Moiso tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite blocks a leg kick.
Moiso throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Jak Dynamite has been cut.
Dynamite throws a head kick but Moiso moves out of range.
Jerome Moiso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dynamite tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moiso swivels and escapes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moiso tries to clinch up but Dynamite circles away and keeps his distance.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Dynamite. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Moiso wants to clinch

and Dynamite moves into the clinch.
Moiso tries to stall but Dynamite uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Moiso pulls Dynamite into guard.

Moiso has his feet on Dynamite's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moiso looks to clinch

and Dynamite counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dynamite is pressing down on Moiso's thigh, looking to free his foot. Moiso is holding on for now.
Moiso avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dynamite.

Dynamite is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Dynamite wants to work for an arm triangle but Moiso is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moiso on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moiso makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Moiso drives through and clinches with Dynamite against the cage.
Dynamite misses with a knee strike.
Moiso tries to pull guard but Dynamite won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dynamite connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moiso's face.
Dynamite prevents a body shot from Moiso.

Dynamite has clasped his hands together around Moiso's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dynamite working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moiso wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Dynamite decides to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jak Dynamite comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dynamite 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jak Dynamite!
Jak Dynamite opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.