PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daizen Kuroda (ranked 1316 p4p, 3348 weight class) and JJ Moss (ranked 205 p4p, 461 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kuroda
vs
Moss

182 cm
21
154
8 - 7 - 0

177 cm
26
175
8 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

EFC Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daizen Kuroda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, JJ Moss!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moss closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kuroda tries to get to full guard but Moss has control of the leg.
Moss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kuroda keeps working.
Moss thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kuroda's head.
Kuroda has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Moss keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kuroda is trying to maintain the position but Moss is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuroda tries to get to full guard but Moss has control of the leg.

Moss is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kuroda defends it well.

Kuroda looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kuroda actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuroda keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Moss landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Moss trying to mount his opponent but Kuroda defends it.
Kuroda trying to control but Moss postures up.
Moss throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kuroda to regain full guard.

Moss got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuroda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moss has managed to get both his arms back between Kuroda's legs - danger averted.

Moss is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kuroda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuroda can't keep his opponent in guard - Moss advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kuroda looking for submissions off his back.
Moss is trying to control. Kuroda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Moss seems to be looking for submissions.
Kuroda moves into full guard.

Kuroda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Kuroda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moss trying to control but Kuroda is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moss avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Kuroda working for a triangle but Moss defends it easily.
Kuroda keeping moving, preventing Moss from controlling successfully.
Moss slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kuroda looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Moss puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kuroda keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Moss scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuroda is looking for a sweep. Moss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Moss is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kuroda has managed to free his arm - good work.
Moss is looking to pass Kuroda's guard but actually Kuroda recovers to full guard.
Moss postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Kuroda is looking for a triangle but Moss pushes his legs off easily.
Kuroda is trying to keep Moss in close.
Moss must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Moss lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Kuroda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moss defends well.

Kuroda has his foot on Moss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moss works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

JJ Moss dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kuroda misses with a hook. Moss ducked under it nicely.
Kuroda throws a big shot that misses.
Kuroda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moss's waist but Moss gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kuroda off to one side.
The fighters circling - Kuroda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moss ducks under a wild hook from Kuroda.
Kuroda shoots in and drives through. Moss sprawls well.

Moss has Kuroda up against the cage in a clinch.

Moss pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kuroda drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moss manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kuroda has Moss in his guard.

Moss drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Moss jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuroda is retaining full guard.

Kuroda has his foot on Moss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moss works his way back into a safe position though.

Kuroda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Moss is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Kuroda has his foot on Moss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moss works his way back into a safe position though.
Moss wants to control from the top but Kuroda keeps moving.
Moss might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kuroda haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Moss working his ground and pound in the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moss trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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.

Kuroda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moss postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kuroda keeping full guard, as Moss tries to pass.
Moss trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuroda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moss with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Moss thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Kuroda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Moss connects with a couple of short punches.
Kuroda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kuroda keeping moving, preventing Moss from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuroda controls Moss momentarily but Moss frees himself.
Kuroda looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuroda, not yet.
Moss looking to pass the guard.
Kuroda is trying to control the position but Moss postures up.

Kuroda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
JJ Moss has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moss's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Kuroda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moss defends well.

Kuroda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moss defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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 is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Moss trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kuroda manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Moss has his foot on Kuroda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuroda works his way back into a safe position though.
Moss throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kuroda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Kuroda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moss wants to control but Kuroda postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but JJ Moss will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Moss steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuroda.
Moss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuroda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuroda throws a lazy right hand but Moss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Moss instigates a clinch.
Kuroda tries to pull guard but Moss won't allow it.
Moss gets underhooks to prevent Kuroda's takedown attempt.
Kuroda tries to pull guard but Moss holds him up against the cage and eventually Kuroda drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daizen Kuroda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuroda tries to pull guard but Moss forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Moss gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kuroda regains guard.

Kuroda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moss postures up in Kuroda's guard and throws a big left but Kuroda blocks it.
Kuroda keeping moving, preventing Moss from controlling successfully.
Moss throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss trying to control but Kuroda is working from the bottom.
Moss is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Moss advances to half guard.
Kuroda moves into full guard.
Moss lands a couple of elbows.

Kuroda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moss defends it easily.

Kuroda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuroda has momentary wrist control but Moss slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss trying to control but Kuroda is working from the bottom.
Moss throws a big right hand that misses.
Kuroda controls Moss momentarily but Moss frees himself.

Kuroda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moss defends it easily.
Moss scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kuroda controls Moss momentarily but Moss frees himself.

Kuroda has his foot on Moss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moss works his way back into a safe position though.
Moss wants to control from the top but Kuroda keeps moving.
Moss throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuroda works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Moss drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kuroda looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kuroda looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kuroda!

Moss is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kuroda off and has taken his back!
Moss controlling the position well here. Kuroda rolled but Moss kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kuroda tries to roll but Moss sticks to his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moss working for a choke but Kuroda is defending well.

Moss is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kuroda defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kuroda can't escape the position.

Moss is looking for the choke from the back position but Kuroda is controlling his hands well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Moss seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Kuroda's chin but Kuroda turns very nicely into Moss's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Kuroda.
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!
Kuroda sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moss's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

JJ Moss really 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 crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Moss misses the jab.

Moss gets caught flat footed, as Kuroda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moss keeping full guard, as Kuroda tries to pass.

Kuroda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuroda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Moss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Moss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Moss is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kuroda has his hands clasped together but Moss extends and breaks Kuroda's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Moss.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). JJ Moss!
JJ Moss really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that EFC Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

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