PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hans Richter (ranked 3647 p4p, 368 weight class) and Simba Moso (ranked 2764 p4p, 288 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Moso's choice of entrance music: The Lion Sleeps Tonight. Simba Moso has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Richter
vs
Moso

179 cm
20
154 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

169 cm
21
158 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Dangerous GnP
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Richter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simba Moso!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moso misses with a two punch combination.
Richter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.

Richter has Moso up against the cage in a clinch.

Richter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Richter lands an overhand right.
Richter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Richter. Moso does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Richter backs off Moso throws a huge counter combo but Richter manages to avoid it all.
Moso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Richter.
Moso doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Moso takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Richter throws a lazy right hand but Moso sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Richter wants to clinch up but Moso keeps it at a distance.
Moso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Moso takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Moso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hans Richter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richter looks to score with a jab to the body but Moso is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Richter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Richter backs off Moso throws a huge counter combo but Richter manages to avoid it all.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Richter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Moso counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Richter thinking.
Richter tries to clinch there but Moso circles away.
Richter tries to clinch there but Moso circles away.
Moso scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Richter clinches.

Richter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richter manages to avoid it.
Moso slips a jab and a cross from Richter.
A big right from Richter misses.

Richter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Richter is pressed up against the cage. Moso has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Richter down to the mat. Richter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Richter throws a series of strikes that have Moso backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moso let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Richter misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Moso's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Richter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Richter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moso swats away the attempt to clinch by Richter.
Richter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Richter!
Richter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Moso in his tracks.

Richter has Moso up against the cage in a clinch.
Moso trying to land knees to the body.

Moso manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Richter stops Moso from standing up.
Richter wants to pass the guard but Moso is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moso is trying to keep Richter in close.
Moso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Richter's guard.

Moso looking to pass the guard.
Moso looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Moso being controlled here momentarily.

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.
Moso is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Moso postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Richter is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Moso, into his guard.

Richter stands and steps away. Moso gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Richter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Moso moves out of range as Richter strikes.
Moso appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Moso - just one landing.
Richter throws a right hand that Moso ducks under and follows up with a left that Moso also avoids with ease.
Moso looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Richter dominated that 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.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The fighters circle momentarily. Richter darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Richter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Richter tries to move into range but Moso moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Richter has taken the fight to the clinch.

Moso manages to break the clinch.
Richter loads up on a big right hand but Moso slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Moso! But no joy.
Moso misses with a body shot.
Richter throws a head kick that misses
and Moso counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Moso is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Richter rather than just go for the knockout.
Richter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moso throws a counter combo.
Moso keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Richter.
Richter throws a hook to the side of Moso's head but Moso sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Richter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moso throws out a loose jab but Richter uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Richter misses with an uppercut. Moso saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Richter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moso is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Richter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Richter.
Moso tries to pull guard but Richter won't allow it.

Moso breaks the clinch.

Richter has Moso up against the cage in a clinch.
Richter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moso keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Richter's efforts to push away.
Moso is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hans Richter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simba Moso.
Richter lands a nice uppercut.

Richter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moso takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Moso lands a leg kick that knocks Richter off balance momentarily.
Moso tries to clinch up.
Good exchange - Richter coming out on top.

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!
Richter swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Moso counter with a right hand.
Richter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richter tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Moso lands a head kick!
Moso keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Moso misses.

Richter clinches with his opponent.
Richter managing to block the knees to the body from Moso.
Moso missing with knees to the body.
Moso tries to work over Richter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Richter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Richter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moso tries a body shot but Richter blocks it.
Richter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Richter lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Moso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richter darts in trying to clinch
and Moso counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richter stuns Moso with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Richter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Richter shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Moso eats them both and turns towards Richter to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Richter throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Moso slips a straight right by Richter.
Richter wants to clinch.
Moso lands a slapping body shot.
Richter works over Moso's head and body with a nice combination.
Moso comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moso scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moso works over Richter's head and body with a nice combination.
Simba Moso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richter throws out a leg kick but Moso moves out of range and Richter only half commits.

Moso tries to keep at a distance but Richter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moso is trying to drag Richter to the mat but Richter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Moso wants to get back to striking at distance but Richter won't allow it.
Moso is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Richter pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Moso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moso slips a straight right by Richter.
Moso is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Richter with a body shot.
Richter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moso.
Richter misses with a body shot.
Richter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moso was well out of range. Poor timing from Richter.
Moso thuds a left hand into Richter's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hans Richter will probably get the nod.
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!

Richter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Richter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moso.
Hans Richter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Moso misses with a punch to the body.

Richter manages to break the clinch.
Richter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moso.
A left and a right from Richter both land. Nice combination.
Moso cracks a nice hook into Richter's ribs.
Richter throws a nice looking combination but Moso bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moso appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Richter scores with a punch to the head.
Hans Richter is winning the standup battle so far.
Richter doesn't manage to clinch there - Moso circles away.
Richter throws a right hand that misses
and Moso counters with a good low kick that Richter was not able to check.
Richter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moso lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Richter throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richter wants to clinch up but Moso keeps it at a distance.
Moso doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Richter wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moso with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Richter lands a nice shot that snaps Moso's head back.
Richter swats away the attempt to clinch by Moso.

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

Moso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moso wants to land a leg kick but Richter is out of range.
Richter jabs at Moso's body.
Richter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Richter keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Richter darts in trying to clinch
and Moso counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Richter misses with a few strikes there.
A left lands for Richter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Richter rushes Moso and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moso creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Richter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moso can do to turn this around?
Richter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Richter lands a nice shot to the body.
Richter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moso struggles to land a body shot inside as Richter controls his hands.
Richter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Richter is trying to break the clinch but Moso has him pressed against the cage.
Moso is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Richter is defending well for now.
Moso tries to break free but Richter pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moso avoiding damage.
Richter lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Moso manages to pull guard.

Richter gets to his feet - Moso follows without any prompting.
Richter moves in looking to clinch but Moso pushes him off.
Moso avoids the body shot from Richter.
Moso is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Moso moves away from the strike by Richter.
Hans Richter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moso looks to throw the jab but Richter is out of range.
As Moso looks to move away, Richter throws a big counter combo but Moso just gets out of the way.
Moso gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Richter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Moso throws a series of punches but Richter avoids them all with ease.
Richter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Richter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Moso on the side of the head.
Richter tries to clinch up but Moso circles away and keeps his distance.
Simba Moso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moso slips a jab from Richter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richter tries to close the distance and clinch but Moso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Richter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Moso has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Richter is looking to clinch.
Moso walks into a straight right hand from Richter.
Richter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Richter scores with a jab. Moso acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Moso takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Richter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moso is looking to land body kicks.
Richter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Moso is out of range and Richter settles back down.
Richter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Richter staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Richter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Richter, 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Richter!
Simba Moso spoke after the fight, saying 'I will never give up!'.