PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Poole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roc Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Roc Moss enters the cage!

Poole
vs
Moss

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
20
275 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Caleb Poole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roc Moss!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poole throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Moss looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Poole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Poole closes the distance and clinches up with Moss, looking for a takedown. Poole pushes Moss against the cage but Moss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Poole throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Moss's head.

It looks like Roc Moss has been cut.
Moss ducks under a wild hook from Poole.
Poole moves out of range of the strikes.
Moss wants to clinch.
Moss stuffs the takedown attempt from Poole. Poole gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Poole. No joy for Moss on that attempt.
Poole fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Poole tries to clinch up
and Moss counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poole swings for the body but Moss moves out of range.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Poole.

Poole decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Poole shoots in for a double leg but Moss sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Poole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poole connects with a high kick.
Moss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Poole shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moss as he jumps to the side.
Poole closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moss circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moss avoids a punch combination nicely.
Poole throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Poole takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Poole misses with a body kick.
Poole shoots in but Moss avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moss lands a jab-cross combination.
Poole wants to clinch.
Poole shoots in looking for a takedown. Moss tries to sprawl out of it but Poole keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moss manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Poole.
Poole shoots in but Moss avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moss looks to land a combination. Poole sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Poole throws a sloppy head kick and Moss moves out of range easily.
Poole misses with a takedown attempt - Moss sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Moss shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moss working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moss lands a big elbow.
Poole is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Moss has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Moss has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Poole's face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moss with good strikes from the mount here!
Moss landing strikes from the mount and Poole is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caleb Poole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roc Moss's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Poole misses with a hook.

Moss darts in and clinches Poole up against the cage.
Poole avoiding damage.
Moss has had enough of the clinch but Poole keeps him there for the moment.

Poole works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Poole passes Moss's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Poole stands up and beckons Moss to join him on the feet.
Poole with a poor takedown
and Moss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Poole throws a big shot that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Poole drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moss wants to get back to his feet but Poole is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moss manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Poole closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Moss to the mat! Moss manages to get full guard.
Poole wants to control from the top but Moss keeps moving.

Moss isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Poole stacks Moss on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Poole!
Moss is not content to let Poole control the position.
Moss takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss prevents Poole from improving position.
Poole will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Poole trying to control the position but Moss is working away.
Moss sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Poole decides to stand up.

Moss moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss can't break the clinch.

Poole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Poole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moss throws a right hand that Poole ducks under and follows up with a left that Poole also avoids with ease.

Moss clinches with his opponent.
Moss wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moss is trying to break free.
Moss being controlled against the cage.
Moss is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Poole lands a takedown into guard.
Moss keeping moving, preventing Poole from controlling successfully.
Poole slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moss defending against the ground and pound.
Poole slows the pace down.
Moss is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Moss is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Poole is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caleb Poole dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roc Moss's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Poole avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Poole fails with an attempt to clinch.
Poole is looking to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poole, as that shot connected.
Some wild striking there from Moss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poole shoots for a takedown but Moss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Poole lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poole fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss fails in his attempt to clinch.
Poole tries for a takedown but Moss sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Poole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moss stuffs the takedown.
Poole has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Poole shoots in and bounces Moss off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Moss is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Poole dives into side control.
Moss is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poole working the ground and pound.
Poole controlling the position from side mount.
Poole avoids the strikes from the bottom by Moss.
Poole trying to control the position but Moss is working away.
Moss gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poole throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Poole prevents Moss from improving his position.
Moss is trying to stand up here but Poole is controlling him well.
Moss tries to get to full guard but Poole has control of the leg.
Moss looks like he's trying to stand up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Poole changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moss tries to avoid it but Poole manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moss to the ground. Moss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moss wants to clinch
and Poole counters with a head kick. That will keep Moss thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Poole gets control of Moss's arms and successfully pulls guard. Poole will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Poole had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Moss is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Poole Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Moss's back instead.
Moss tries to roll but Poole sticks to his back.
Roc Moss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Poole goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Moss escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Caleb Poole is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poole desperately trying to maintain half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caleb Poole showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Poole, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caleb Poole!