PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Segrate Klouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Moxley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klouse's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gucci Mane-My own worst enemy. Moxley has chosen Welcome to the Masquerade - Thousand Foot Krutch as his entrance music. Segrate Klouse could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jon Moxley's chin.

Klouse
vs
Moxley

195 cm
22
175 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

184 cm
27
179 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Segrate Klouse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Moxley!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moxley closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Moxley lands in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Moxley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Moxley throwing strikes but missing.
Klouse will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moxley is looking to work some ground and pound but Klouse has wrist control.
Moxley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moxley throwing strikes from guard but Klouse blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley throws a big elbow that misses.

Moxley drops back looking for a leg! Klouse is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Klouse manages to kick Moxley off! Moxley jumps back into Klouse's guard.
Moxley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klouse is keeping the position for now.
Klouse really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moxley with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Klouse tries to sprawl but Moxley drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Klouse knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moxley on the ground.
Moxley stops Klouse from getting back to his feet.
Moxley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Moxley is pressing down on Klouse's thigh, looking to free his foot. Klouse is holding on for now.

Moxley is trying to work for a kimura but Klouse is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moxley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moxley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Moxley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Moxley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moxley 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.
Moxley thows a huge punch but Klouse dodges it nicely.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moxley stops Klouse from getting back to his feet.
Moxley wants to pass the guard but Klouse is defending well.

Moxley is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Klouse defends it well.
Moxley trying to pass the guard but Klouse defending well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moxley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Klouse defending well though.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Moxley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Klouse throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moxley.
Moxley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Klouse's waist but Klouse gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moxley off to one side.
Moxley shoots in looking for a takedown. Klouse tries to sprawl out of it but Moxley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Klouse manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Segrate Klouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Moxley.
Klouse fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley fails with the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Klouse looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Moxley!
Moxley is breathing heavily.
Klouse creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Moxley sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Klouse tries to score with some ground and pound. Moxley controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Klouse scoring with punches and elbows.
Klouse lands some shots froms side control.
Klouse sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Moxley is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Moxley throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Moxley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Klouse gets a takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Moxley wants to get back to his feet.
Klouse missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Moxley manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Moxley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Klouse sprawls well. Klouse wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moxley gets slowly back to his feet.
Moxley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Klouse's waist but Klouse gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moxley off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klouse misses with a double jab.

Klouse gets the takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Klouse seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Klouse creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Moxley sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Klouse in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Klouse misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Moxley tries to escape but Klouse is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klouse working the ground and pound but Moxley is defending the strikes.
An elbow from Klouse crashes against the mat.

Moxley throws Klouse to one side and escapes!
Moxley has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Klouse is landing a low percentage of strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moxley.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moxley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Klouse's waist but Klouse gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moxley off to one side.
Klouse tries to bum rush Moxley with a series of wild strikes but Moxley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Klouse misses with a double jab

and Moxley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moxley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Moxley with the ground and pound but Klouse uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Moxley is looking to work some ground and pound but Klouse has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Segrate Klouse dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Klouse fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Moxley to the ground. Klouse is now in Moxley's guard.
Klouse is looking to work some ground and pound but Moxley has wrist control.
Moxley is looking to stand up but Klouse isn't so interested in that idea.
Moxley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Klouse.
Klouse stops Moxley from standing up.
Klouse throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Moxley pushes Klouse off and gets back to his feet.

Moxley looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moxley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klouse keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Klouse avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moxley.
Moxley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Klouse is defending against the submission attempts here by Moxley.
Klouse taking some punishment here, with Moxley in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

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

Moxley is looking for a kimura here.
Moxley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moxley is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moxley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moxley trying to mount his opponent but Klouse defends it.
Klouse is trying to stand up here but Moxley is controlling him well.
Moxley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Moxley wants to work for an arm triangle but Klouse is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moxley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moxley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Moxley slips a jab and a cross from Klouse.
Moxley slips a jab and a cross from Klouse.
Klouse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moxley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Klouse defends it nicely.
Klouse throws a series of punches but Moxley avoids them all with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Moxley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moxley 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Moxley!
Jon Moxley was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Segrate Klouse had this to say: 'must of been his night.'.