PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Moshe Weiss (ranked 3160 p4p, 2377 weight class) and Jorge Rojas (ranked 399 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Weiss
vs
Rojas

167 cm
28
170
8 - 8 - 0

183 cm
25
158
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Moshe Weiss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jorge Rojas!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Rojas shoots in for a takedown but Weiss shows good takedown defense.
Weiss changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've been hearing reports that Weiss has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

Rojas gets a takedown into half guard.
Rojas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rojas is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weiss is doing well to control the position and prevent Rojas from advancing to side control.
Weiss wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas is looking to pass Weiss's guard but actually Weiss recovers to full guard.
Weiss pulls Rojas in close to his closed guard and prevents Rojas from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rojas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weiss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Weiss has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rojas looking to pass the guard.
Weiss is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rojas shoots and misses

and Weiss counters with a single leg into guard. Rojas didn't expect that.
Weiss trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rojas's guard.
Weiss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rojas wants to sweep here but Weiss controlling him for the moment.

Weiss stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojas has his takedown stuffed

and Weiss counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Moshe Weiss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Rojas.
Rojas looks winded!
Rojas tries to get to full guard but Weiss has control of the leg.

Weiss escapes and gets back to his feet.
Rojas's coach down at Canadian Combat Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rojas's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rojas misses with a takedown

and Weiss counters with a shoot takedown. Rojas fights it but they end up in guard.

Weiss gets to his feet. Rojas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weiss keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Weiss attempts a counter takedown but Rojas avoids it well and moves away.
Rojas dives in for a single leg takedown but Weiss sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rojas misses with a takedown

and Weiss counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rojas!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Weiss decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jorge Rojas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Weiss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rojas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moshe Weiss dominated that round.
That's time! Weiss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rojas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Weiss swivels and escapes.
Weiss feinted with a counter takedown.

Rojas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Weiss's half guard.
Weiss gets full guard.
Weiss has control of Rojas's left arm, preventing Rojas from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weiss continues to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weiss is keeping the position for now.
Rojas being controlled here momentarily.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rojas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Weiss circles away.
Rojas is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rojas with a lazy takedown attempt

and Weiss counters with a single leg into guard. Rojas didn't expect that.
Moshe Weiss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Rojas.

Weiss stands up and waves to Rojas to follow him.
Rojas shoots for a double leg takedown but Weiss sprawls well. He's pushed Rojas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rojas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rojas has a takedown stuffed.
Weiss changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rojas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Weiss but Weiss pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rojas shoots for a takedown but Weiss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

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.
Rojas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rojas with a poor takedown

and Weiss counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rojas is looking for a sweep. Weiss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Weiss postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rojas to stand up.
Rojas with a poor takedown

and Weiss counters with a shoot takedown. Rojas fights it but they end up in guard.

Weiss gets to his feet. Rojas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rojas misses with a takedown attempt

and Weiss counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rojas!

Weiss stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moshe Weiss dominated that second round.
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!

Rojas tries for a takedown but Weiss circles away easily

and Weiss decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rojas's guard.

Rojas is working an open guard so Weiss takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rojas with a poor takedown

and Weiss counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Weiss gets to his feet. Rojas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Weiss. No joy for Rojas on that attempt.
Weiss half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Moshe Weiss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Rojas.
Rojas shoots for a double leg takedown but Weiss sprawls well. He's pushed Rojas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rojas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiss stuffs the takedown.
Rojas shoots and misses

and Weiss decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rojas's guard.

Weiss decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rojas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Weiss defends well and Rojas ends up having to push Weiss into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rojas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Weiss counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Weiss decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rojas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Weiss avoids it really well and circles away.
Rojas shoots and misses

so Weiss counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rojas is working an open guard so Weiss takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Moshe Weiss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rojas misses with a takedown attempt

and Weiss counters with a shoot takedown. Rojas fights it but they end up in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Weiss gets to his feet. Rojas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rojas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Weiss feinted with a counter takedown.
Rojas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Weiss defends it nicely.
Rojas shoots in but Weiss avoids the takedown attempt easily.

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.
Rojas fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Weiss. No joy for Rojas on that attempt.
Weiss half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rojas shoots for a takedown but Weiss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jorge Rojas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rojas throws a leg kick

and Weiss counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rojas!

And that's the end of the fight!
Moshe Weiss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Weiss 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moshe Weiss!
Moshe Weiss spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.