PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Rosenzweig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tat Moh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rosenzweig kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Stamina. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Rosenzweig
vs
Moh

185 cm
25
205 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

185 cm
22
235 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

TWGC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Solomon Rosenzweig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tat Moh!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosenzweig shoots in for a takedown but Moh shows good takedown defense.

Rosenzweig shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rosenzweig wants to pass the guard but Moh is keeping the position.
Moh has Rosenzweig pulled in close to control his posture.
Rosenzweig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moh is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Let's hope that Moh has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tat Moh was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Moh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rosenzweig sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moh somewhat.
Rosenzweig doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Moh counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rosenzweig moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenzweig wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rosenzweig can't keep his opponent in guard - Moh advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Moh trying to control from half guard but Rosenzweig is working away.
Rosenzweig is looking to control Moh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rosenzweig avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moh looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Moh is looking to take a break and control but Rosenzweig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rosenzweig won't allow Moh to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moh seems to be looking for submissions.
Rosenzweig is refusing to be controlled, as Moh sits in half guard.
Rosenzweig trying to control from the bottom.
Moh trying to control the action but Rosenzweig is working from the bottom.
Moh controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rosenzweig sees it coming and defends easily.

Moh seems to be looking for submissions.
Rosenzweig wants to improve his position but Moh is controlling well.

Moh is working for a kimura but Rosenzweig is defending it quite comfortably.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Rosenzweig is defending against the submission attempts here by Moh.
Moh wants to advance to full mount but Rosenzweig doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rosenzweig is keeping the position for now.
Rosenzweig is trying to control the position but Moh postures up.
Moh trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rosenzweig manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Moh keeping moving, preventing Rosenzweig from controlling successfully.
Rosenzweig pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moh is keeping the position for now.
Moh has control of Rosenzweig's left arm, preventing Rosenzweig from doing any damage.
Rosenzweig trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig slips nicely into half guard.
Rosenzweig trying to mount his opponent but Moh defends it.
Rosenzweig seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rosenzweig is looking to advance position but Moh won't allow it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rosenzweig trying to control from half guard but Moh is working away.
Rosenzweig prevents Moh from improving his position.
Rosenzweig trying to pass the guard but Moh defending well.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Moh holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Moh manages to get to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rosenzweig looking to pass the guard.
Rosenzweig wants to control from the top but Moh keeps moving.
Moh lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rosenzweig!

Moh goes for an armbar but Rosenzweig turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rosenzweig.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Moh trying to control the position.
Rosenzweig has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rosenzweig wants to control from the top but Moh keeps moving.
Moh trying to keep a closed guard but Rosenzweig is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Tat Moh has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rosenzweig shoots and misses

and Moh counters with a shoot takedown. Rosenzweig fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Rosenzweig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moh sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rosenzweig's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tat Moh dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Rosenzweig looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Rosenzweig gets the takedown into side control.
Rosenzweig working away.
Rosenzweig staying calm.
Moh manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Moh is trying to maintain the position but Rosenzweig is very close to passing his half guard.
Rosenzweig seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Rosenzweig wants to work for an arm triangle but Moh is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rosenzweig's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rosenzweig's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moh tightening his grip on Rosenzweig, looking for the choke.

Rosenzweig is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Rosenzweig's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig manages to reverse the position and now he's in Moh's guard. Nice work there by Rosenzweig.
Rosenzweig stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moh wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rosenzweig trying to control the position from guard on top but Moh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig wants to pass the guard but Moh is keeping the position.

Tat Moh has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rosenzweig shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moh as he jumps to the side.
Rosenzweig tries for a takedown but Moh circles away easily

and Moh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rosenzweig's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Solomon Rosenzweig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rosenzweig looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Moh has gone for a leg lock! Rosenzweig slips out almost immediately though and dives into Moh's guard.
Moh wants to sweep but no luck.
Moh keeping full guard, as Rosenzweig tries to pass.
Moh working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig looking to pass the guard.
Rosenzweig preventing the sweep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moh is pulling down on Rosenzweig's head to control his posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rosenzweig trying to control but Moh is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Rosenzweig gets a takedown into half guard.
Tat Moh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moh desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Moh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rosenzweig is working away from the top position though.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Rosenzweig looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rosenzweig wants to free his trapped foot but Moh is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Moh is trying is best to control the position here.
Moh is looking to improve his position.
Moh regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Moh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rosenzweig wants to pass the guard but Moh is keeping the position.
Moh has control of Rosenzweig's left arm, preventing Rosenzweig from doing any damage.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tat Moh wasn't active enough on the ground.
Moh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rosenzweig defends it nicely.
Rosenzweig doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Moh counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rosenzweig won't allow Moh to pass to mount.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Moh wants to control but Rosenzweig is keeping him busy.
Moh trying to pass the guard but Rosenzweig defending well.
Moh is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rosenzweig reverses the position - he's now on top in Moh's guard.
Moh is trying to keep Rosenzweig in close.
Moh keeping full guard, as Rosenzweig tries to pass.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Moh is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Tat Moh has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rosenzweig fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rosenzweig tries for a takedown but Moh circles away easily

and Moh counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rosenzweig!
Moh has knee on belly and moves into mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moh fails to advance to Rosenzweig's back.
Solomon Rosenzweig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rosenzweig is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Moh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Moh wants to take Rosenzweig's back here but Rosenzweig is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tat Moh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moh 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge James Glass scores the fight for Tat Moh!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Tat Moh!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Tat Moh!

Tat Moh wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, Tat Moh stared into the camera and said 'Showing off is the fool's idea of glory.'.