PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Josue Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Lord Of The Dance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Lord Of The Dance has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Josue Moss's chin.

Moss
vs
Lord Of The Dance

169 cm
24
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Josue Moss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Lord Of The Dance!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moss shoots in and bounces Lord Of The Dance off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lord Of The Dance looking for a sweep. Not yet Lord Of The Dance, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moss missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Moss postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Moss throws a strike but Lord Of The Dance rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Lord Of The Dance wants to control from the top but Moss keeps moving.
Moss wants to stand but Lord Of The Dance is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord Of The Dance forces his way into half guard.
Moss is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss is trying to stand.
Lord Of The Dance moves nicely into side control.

Lord Of The Dance goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Moss has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lord Of The Dance but great work by Moss.
Moss landing a few strikes.
The strikes coming from Moss are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Moss working away.
Lord Of The Dance is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lord Of The Dance tries to buck Moss off but Moss is having none of it.
Moss creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lord Of The Dance sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Moss lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lord Of The Dance wants to control but Moss postures up.
Lord Of The Dance avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Moss.
Lord Of The Dance controls the position for a moment.
Moss scoring with punches and elbows.
Moss scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lord Of The Dance manages to work his way to half guard, despite Moss's best efforts.
Moss thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lord Of The Dance's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Moss lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lord Of The Dance is staying active underneath Moss, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lord Of The Dance keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lord Of The Dance manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moss accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moss postures up in Lord Of The Dance's guard and throws a big left but Lord Of The Dance blocks it.
Moss is looking to work some ground and pound but Lord Of The Dance has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lord Of The Dance not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lord Of The Dance shoots and misses
and Moss counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Moss gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lord Of The Dance to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Moss looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lord Of The Dance looking to sit in guard and control but Moss gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Moss knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lord Of The Dance on the ground.
Moss throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josue Moss dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lord Of The Dance is defended easily by Moss.

Lord Of The Dance gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lord Of The Dance trying to keep a closed guard but Moss is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moss accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lord Of The Dance is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Moss throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lord Of The Dance works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moss is looking to work some ground and pound but Lord Of The Dance has wrist control.
Moss being controlled here momentarily.
Lord Of The Dance trying to keep a closed guard but Moss is proving a slippery customer.
Moss throwing strikes but missing.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lord Of The Dance shoots in but Moss avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Moss looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lord Of The Dance looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moss is one step ahead there.
Lord Of The Dance preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lord Of The Dance is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moss defends well.
Moss throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moss trying to control the position from guard on top but Lord Of The Dance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moss scoring with some ground and pound.
Lord Of The Dance preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moss is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Moss postures up in Lord Of The Dance's guard and throws a big left but Lord Of The Dance blocks it.
Lord Of The Dance utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Moss scoring with punches to the head and body.
Moss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lord Of The Dance can do to turn this around?

Lord Of The Dance is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moss is aware though and is defending well.
Josue Moss overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moss postures up in Lord Of The Dance's guard and throws a big left but Lord Of The Dance blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moss accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moss stands up over Lord Of The Dance, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lord Of The Dance keeping moving, preventing Moss from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lord Of The Dance controls Moss momentarily but Moss frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josue Moss dominated that second round.
That's time! Moss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Moss clinches up with Lord Of The Dance and pushes him back against the cage.
Moss digs a right hand underneath Lord Of The Dance's ribcage. Lord Of The Dance let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A frustrated look appears on Moss's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Moss is trying to push Lord Of The Dance away but Lord Of The Dance has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Moss wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moss trying to control the position but instead, Lord Of The Dance has worked for underhooks and has pushed Moss into the cage.
Moss utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moss.

Lord Of The Dance pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord Of The Dance shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moss but Moss pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lord Of The Dance shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moss sprawls well. Moss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lord Of The Dance gets slowly back to his feet.
Lord Of The Dance with a lazy takedown attempt
and Moss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Josue Moss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Lord Of The Dance.

Moss looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Moss working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lord Of The Dance looking to control.
Moss throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moss accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lord Of The Dance avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Josue Moss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Lord Of The Dance throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Moss was covering up waiting for the punch and Lord Of The Dance finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Moss keeping moving, preventing Lord Of The Dance from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord Of The Dance tries to free his leg and advance position but Moss is retaining full guard.
Lord Of The Dance wants to control from the top but Moss keeps moving.
Lord Of The Dance stops Moss from standing up.
Lord Of The Dance trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lord Of The Dance trying to control the position from guard on top but Moss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Lord Of The Dance throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Moss tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lord Of The Dance is in Moss's guard.
Moss wants to get back to his feet but Lord Of The Dance is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Moss not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lord Of The Dance is looking to pass into half guard but Moss pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Moss is in guard.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lord Of The Dance is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Michael Lord Of The Dance has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josue Moss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lord Of The Dance utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josue Moss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moss has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

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