PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jefferson Moss (ranked 4037 p4p, 25610 weight class) and Camryn Combs (ranked 429 p4p, 0 weight class). Camryn Combs looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Moss
vs
Combs

190 cm
25
200
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
190
0 - 4 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jefferson Moss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Camryn Combs!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Combs loads up on a big right hand but Moss slips the punch.
Combs looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Moss throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moss takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Moss will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moss fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Combs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Moss closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Combs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Combs looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Moss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moss throws a low kick but Combs moves out of range easily.
Combs blocks a head kick by Moss.
Moss throws a head kick but Combs moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Combs as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jefferson Moss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moss tries a head kick but it misses.
Moss scores with a sloppy right hand. Combs should have avoided that one.
Moss looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Combs is fending him off so far but Moss persists. Nope, Combs circles away and we're back to standing.
Moss looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Combs.

Moss fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Combs, pushing him back against the cage.
Moss lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Moss.
Moss goes for a takedown in the clinch but Combs prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Combs prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moss tries for a takedown. No joy.
Combs is trying to push Moss away but Moss has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Combs has had enough of the clinch but Moss keeps him there for the moment.

Moss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Moss forces Combs back against the cage and clinches.
Moss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Combs's efforts to push away.
Moss tries to pull guard but Combs won't allow it.
Combs can't break the clinch.
Moss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moss fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moss will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Combs up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Combs breaks from the clinch.
Moss misses with a takedown attempt - Combs sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Combs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Moss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Combs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moss seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

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

Moss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moss scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moss rushes Combs and presses him up against the cage.
Moss stalling in the clinch.
Moss pushes Combs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Moss is working for takedown but Combs is calmly controlling the position for now.
Combs is trying to break free.
Combs is trying to break the clinch but Moss is controlling him.

Moss manages to break the clinch.
Combs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moss.
Camryn Combs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Moss has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moss tries to pull guard but Combs forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Combs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jefferson Moss dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Moss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moss looks to land a combination. Combs sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A big right from Combs misses.

Moss moves into range and clinches up with Combs.
Moss keeps control of Combs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Combs can do to turn this around?
A frustrated look appears on Combs's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Moss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moss looks to land a combination. Combs sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Combs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Moss with that takedown attempt.
Combs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moss fails with a takedown attempt.
Combs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Combs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moss dives in and grabs Combs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Combs pushes down on Moss's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jefferson Moss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moss throws a head kick but Combs moves out of range.
Combs leaves Moss with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Moss gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moss tries to pull guard but Combs holds him up against the cage and eventually Moss drops back down to his feet.

Moss manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Combs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Combs.
Moss throws a head kick that misses.
Combs lands with a hook. Moss tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Moss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Combs misses.

Moss gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Moss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moss jabs at Combs's body.
Combs looks to land a right hand but Moss moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Combs throws a hook but Moss avoids it easily.
Moss throws the kick towards the body but Combs avoids it.
Combs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Moss with that takedown attempt.
Combs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jefferson Moss is winning the standup battle so far.
A cross from Combs lands.
Moss darts in looking for a takedown but Combs gets double underhooks and turns Moss into the cage.
Combs wants to get back to striking at distance but Moss won't allow it.
Moss drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Combs is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Combs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moss.

Moss clinches.
Moss with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moss presses Combs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Combs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Combs's efforts to push away.
Moss tries to score a body lock takedown but Combs shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Moss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moss shoots in looking for a takedown. Combs tries to sprawl out of it but Moss keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Combs manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jefferson Moss dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Combs lands an overhand right.
Moss looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Combs as Moss shoots in.
It seemed like Combs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Moss.
Moss feinted with a counter takedown.

Moss clinches up against the cage.
Moss looking to throw knees to the head but Combs is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Combs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Moss has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Combs uses from the top position.
Combs preventing the sweep.
Moss knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Combs on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Combs is looking to stand up but Moss won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss is pulling down on Combs's head to control his posture.

Moss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Moss has a closed guard, preventing Combs from standing up.

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.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Moss shoots in and drives through. Combs sprawls well.

Moss has managed to clinch.
Moss stalling the fight.
Jefferson Moss has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Moss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Combs just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jefferson Moss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moss tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Combs smiles and moves away.
Jab by Combs.
We've been informed that Combs has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A right-left combo lands from Moss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss defending well as Combs loads up on a big left hand.

Moss clinches with his opponent.
Moss has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Combs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Moss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Moss. That snapped Combs's head back.
Moss throws a body shot but no joy.
A leg kick checked by Moss.
Moss closes the distance and clinches up with Combs, looking for a takedown. Moss pushes Combs against the cage but Combs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Moss has closed the distance and engaged Combs in a clinch.
Moss tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Combs avoids it.

Moss manages to pull guard.
Combs wants to get up but he can't break Moss's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moss is wriggling around but Combs manages to pass to half guard.
Combs seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Moss is looking for a sweep. Combs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Combs tries to stand and escape but Moss is controlling the position.
Camryn Combs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Combs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moss doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Combs.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moss is trying to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jefferson Moss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moss, 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jefferson Moss!
Camryn Combs spoke after the fight, saying 'Sometimes you have to lose to grow, and I'll prove that in my next fight. I'm blessed at the end of the day.'.