PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhelyazko Velilkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moss comes to the cage accompanied by Foo Fighters - Best of You. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Moss
vs
Velilkov

192 cm
29
210 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

177 cm
26
218 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Good 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 17 - 8 - 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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zhelyazko Velilkov!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velilkov shoots in for a double leg but Moss sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Velilkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Moss clinches with his opponent.
Moss manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Moss wants to get back to striking at distance but Velilkov won't allow it.
Moss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Velilkovs head.
Moss lands an uppercut.
Velilkov is pushing Moss up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Velilkov is trying to stall.
Moss tries to break free but Velilkov pushes him back against the cage.

Moss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Velilkov.
Randy Moss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhelyazko Velilkov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velilkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moss swivels and escapes.
Velilkov 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 displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Velilkov.
Moss fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Velilkov.
Velilkov looks to land a body kick but Moss moved away.
Moss moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Randy Moss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moss connects with a jab.
Velilkov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moss's waist but Moss gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Velilkov off to one side.
Velilkov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Moss finds it's way through Velilkov's defenses.
Velilkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moss throws a leg kick but Velilkov sees it coming and moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moss.
Moss lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moss lands a body shot.
A head kick from Moss lands but Velilkov takes it in his stride.
Velilkov moves out of range of the body kick from Moss.
Velilkov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Moss moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Moss tries a body shot but Velilkov blocks it.
Moss tries to work over Velilkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moss lands a right hand that snaps the head of Velilkov backwards.
Moss is leaning against Velilkov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Velilkov looks gassed!
A short right from Moss.
Moss stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moss lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Moss on the inside.
Moss is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Velilkov blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss can't find room to land a body shot as Velilkov controls the action.
Velilkov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Moss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee calls for Moss to work.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Velilkov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Moss lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moss struggles to land a body shot inside as Velilkov controls his hands.
Moss misses with a punch to the body.
Moss working aggressively here.
Moss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velilkov's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moss lands a left hand.
Moss misses with the head strike.
Moss tries a body shot but Velilkov blocks it.

Moss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moss throws a half hearted mid kick.

Velilkov scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Moss tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Velilkov trying to control but Moss is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velilkov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Moss kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Moss blocks a head kick by Velilkov.
Velilkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Moss.
Velilkov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Moss looks for the body kick but Velilkov saw that one coming.
Moss thumps Velilkov with a low kick.
Moss stuffs the takedown.
Velilkov keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown by Velilkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Moss which made him look bad.
Velilkov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moss misses with the head strike.
Randy Moss has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Moss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velilkov's elbow.
Velilkov leaning against his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velilkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Velilkov blocks a body shot from Moss.
Velilkov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Moss misses with a punch to the body.
Velilkov prevents a body shot from Moss.
Velilkov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Moss throws a head punch that misses.
Moss digs a right hand into Velilkov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Velilkov's gas tank.
Velilkov is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moss.
Moss is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Moss has a couple of punches blocked by Velilkov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Moss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velilkov tries to clinch but Moss moves out of range.
Velilkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moss. Moss obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick misses from Moss.
Moss lands a leg kick that knocks Velilkov off balance momentarily.
Moss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Velilkov.
Moss is looking to score with low kicks.
Randy Moss is winning the standup battle so far.
Some bone on bone action there as Velilkov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Moss lands a leg kick that knocks Velilkov off balance momentarily.

Velilkov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Moss is controlling Velilkov's trapped leg to prevent Velilkov from advancing to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velilkov prevents Moss from improving his position.
Moss is holding on to half guard well.
Moss trying to control here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Randy Moss.
Velilkov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Moss is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Moss leaves Velilkov 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 Zhelyazko Velilkov.
Moss finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Velilkov.
Moss throws a head kick that misses.
Moss thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Velilkov if he has to take too many more of those.
Velilkov blocks a head kick by Moss.
Velilkov shoots in but Moss avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Velilkov blocks a head kick by Moss.
An inside leg kick lands from Moss.
Velilkov blocks a head kick by Moss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Moss.
Both fighters circling a little - Moss finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Moss moves into range and clinches up with Velilkov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Moss makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velilkov's elbow.
Moss lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Randy Moss dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Moss throws a leg kick but Velilkov moved away.
Moss stuffs the takedown.
Velilkov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Moss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Velilkov.
Velilkov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Moss looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Moss misses with a head kick.
Velilkov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Velilkov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Velilkov throws a sloppy head kick and Moss moves out of range easily.
Velilkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Randy Moss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhelyazko Velilkov.
Moss throws a head kick that Velilkov semi-blocks.
Moss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velilkov can do to turn this around?
Moss throws a nice inside leg kick.
Velilkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Moss misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velilkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Velilkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Velilkov with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Moss.
Randy Moss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moss scores with a jab. Velilkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Moss goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Moss fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Velilkov, pushing him back against the cage.

Moss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Velilkov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moss defends it nicely.
Moss feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Velilkov's calf.
Velilkov misses with a kick to the body.
Moss lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Moss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Velilkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moss avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Moss as Velilkov shoots in.
Moss delivers a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moss lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Moss scores with a push kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moss.
No luck for Velilkov with that takedown attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Moss.
Moss keeps Velilkov at a distance using the push kick.
Moss dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Velilkov. That did some damage!
A thudding body kick lands there by Moss!
Moss scores with a jab. Velilkov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Velilkov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moss can pounce on him.
Moss throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Velilkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Randy Moss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moss throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Moss explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Velilkov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velilkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moss lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Moss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Moss. That's going to slow Velilkov down.
Moss misses with a head kick.
Moss dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Velilkov. That did some damage!
Moss is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Velilkov blocks a low kick nicely.
Moss thuds his shin into the meat of Velilkov's side.
Moss leaves Velilkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Velilkov 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.
Velilkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Velilkov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Velilkov shoots in but no luck this time.

Moss gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Velilkov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zhelyazko Velilkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Velilkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Velilkov's elbow.
Velilkov looking to slow down the pace here.

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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

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