PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Julius Mosley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shabazz Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Shabazz Ali enters the cage!

Mosley
vs
Ali

174 cm
19
151 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
19
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julius Mosley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shabazz Ali!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali throws a lazy head kick

and Mosley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mosley is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Ali regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mosley is looking to work some ground and pound but Ali has wrist control.
Mosley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mosley throwing strikes but missing.
Mosley throwing strikes from guard but Ali blocks nicely.
Mosley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ali works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mosley trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mosley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali controlling Mosley's posture.
Mosley wants to get up but he can't break Ali's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mosley with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mosley.
Mosley working the head and body with strikes.
Ali is trying to control Mosley's posture but Mosley avoids it.
Ali sneaks back into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mosley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ali moves into full guard.
Mosley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ali is trying to keep Mosley in close.
Mosley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Ali looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mosley working some strikes from top position.
Mosley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mosley scoring with some ground and pound.
Mosley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ali works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mosley throwing strikes but missing.
Ali tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ali looks winded!
Mosley postures up and lands a big shot to Ali's brow.
Mosley wants to stand but Ali has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Ali is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mosley is aware though and is defending well.
Mosley throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mosley landing some decent shots from guard.
Ali tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ali is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mosley landing some decent shots from guard.
Ali controlling Mosley's posture.
Ali working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mosley.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mosley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ali is looking to clinch.
Mosley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Ali throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mosley tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ali is in Mosley's guard.
Ali prevents Mosley from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Mosley dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mosley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ali on his heels. He'll look to pass Ali's guard now, I'm sure.
Ali working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mosley.
Mosley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ali's head.
Mosley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ali lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Mosley is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ali presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Ali works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Mosley has an active guard here but Ali has managed to pass into half guard.
Mosley is trying to stand back up but Ali is controlling him
Julius Mosley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mosley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ali is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mosley!
Mosley tries to improve his position but instead Ali has taken his back!
Ali is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ali lands strikes to the head.
Mosley turns into Ali and is now in his guard.
Ali lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Mosley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali trying to control but Mosley is working from the bottom.
Ali throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ali is looking to work some ground and pound but Mosley has wrist control.
Mosley striking off his back but it's not causing Ali any problems.
Mosley keeping moving, preventing Ali from controlling successfully.

Mosley is looking for a triangle here but Ali uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mosley is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ali is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mosley is not content to let Ali control the position.
Ali takes a little break here. Mosley wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ali wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mosley keeps working.
Mosley bucks up and tries to throw Ali off but instead Ali has got his back!

Ali working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mosley is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mosley is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mosley trying to get back to his feet but Ali is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shabazz Ali showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Mosley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mosley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mosley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ali gets back to full guard.
Mosley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ali works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Ali is looking for a triangle but Mosley pushes his legs off easily.
Ali pulls Mosley in to control the position.
Ali takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ali is proving hard to escape from.
Ali preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali has a closed guard, preventing Mosley from standing up.
Mosley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mosley throws a big right hand that misses.
Ali looking to control.
Ali bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mosley's guard.

Ali wants to control from the top but Mosley keeps moving.
Ali prevents Mosley from getting back to his feet.
Mosley looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Mosley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Mosley is sitting in close to Ali's body. Ali has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Mosley is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Mosley is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ali.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shabazz Ali!