PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Red Velouer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amos Mosses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mosses has chosen Amos Moses as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Velouer
vs
Mosses

187 cm
22
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Red Velouer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amos Mosses!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mosses throws a right and a left that Velouer avoids nicely.
Velouer looks for a takedown but Mosses sprawls well.
Mosses keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Velouer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mosses's half guard.
Mosses moves into full guard.
Velouer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mosses on the ground.
Mosses wants to sweep but no luck.

Velouer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Velouer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mosses manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mosses tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Mosses looking for a guillotine here but Velouer defends easily.

Mosses escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Velouer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Velouer won't allow Mosses to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mosses manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Mosses moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Velouer has worked his arm free - good work by Velouer!
Velouer is pushing Mosses's head away, looking to escape. Mosses manages to hold on to the position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velouer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Velouer tries to get out of the position.

Mosses is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Velouer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Mosses is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Velouer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mosses with the ground and pound but Velouer regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Velouer pushes Mosses off looking to stand but Mosses dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velouer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mosses.

Mosses is working for a submission of some sort.

Mosses is trying to work for a kimura but Velouer is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Red Velouer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Velouer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mosses tries to avoid it but Velouer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mosses to the ground. Mosses escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mosses swinging wilding here.
Velouer shoots in but Mosses avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mosses misses the jab.
Velouer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mosses but Mosses pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Velouer. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Velouer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Velouer tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mosses.

Mosses actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mosses throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mosses wants to get back to full guard.
Mosses throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mosses is trying to get back to full guard.
Mosses is trying to stand back up but Velouer is controlling him

That's two 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice straight punches there by Mosses. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mosses.
Amos Mosses is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Velouer walks into a stiff left hand from Mosses.
Velouer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mosses but Mosses pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mosses keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Amos Mosses is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mosses misses with a two punch combination.
Velouer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mosses circles away.
Velouer has a takedown stuffed.
Mosses swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mosses misses with a wild combination.
Velouer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mosses avoids it really well and circles away.
Mosses looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mosses lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Red Velouer has been cut.
Mosses stalks Velouer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Velouer's face. Velouer staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mosses connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A head kick misses from Mosses.
Mosses misses with a series of wild punches.
Mosses throws a body punch but Velouer moves out of range.
Velouer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mosses sprawls well. Mosses wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Velouer gets slowly back to his feet.
Red Velouer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Mosses.
Mosses misses with a few strikes there.
Mosses rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Velouer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Velouer avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mosses looks to score with a jab to the body but Velouer is just out of range.
Mosses's corner calls for a 1-2. Mosses obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mosses throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Velouer shoots in for a double leg but Mosses sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mosses scores with a jab to the head.
Mosses throws a leg kick which misses Velouer's front leg but catches the back leg as Velouer tries to avoid it.
Mosses lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mosses misses with a double jab.
Velouer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mosses sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Velouer somewhat.
Mosses throws a nice looking combination but Velouer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mosses looks to land a combination but Velouer avoids it well.
Velouer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An inside leg kick lands from Mosses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amos Mosses showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Red Velouer'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Velouer dodges the punch combination from Mosses.
Amos Mosses seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Velouer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mosses is fending him off so far but Velouer persists. Nope, Mosses circles away and we're back to standing.
Velouer tries for a takedown but Mosses sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mosses misses with a series of wild punches.
Mosses dips to his left and cracks Velouer with an uppercut!
Velouer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mosses pinned against the cage. Mosses gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Velouer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Velouer takes one on the button.
Mosses scores with a jab to the head.
Mosses scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mosses closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mosses fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Velouer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mosses misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Mosses misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Velouer closes the distance and clinches up with Mosses, looking for a takedown. Velouer pushes Mosses against the cage but Mosses circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mosses lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mosses tests Velouer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Velouer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Velouer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mosses swivels and escapes.
Mosses throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Velouer.
Velouer slips a jab and a cross from Mosses.
Mosses sizes up Velouer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mosses moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mosses, as that shot connected.
Mosses jabs Velouer right on the nose. Velouer blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mosses tests Velouer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mosses swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Velouer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mosses throws a lazy right hand but Velouer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mosses throws a head kick that misses.
Mosses loads up on a big right hand but Velouer slips the punch.
Mosses scores with a decent looking hook.
Velouer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mosses.
Velouer has a takedown stuffed.
Mosses slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mosses has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mosses tests Velouer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mosses lands with a nice combination. Velouer backs away looking to recover.
Mosses scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mosses lands with a shot to the body.
Velouer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mosses scores with a sloppy right hand. Velouer should have avoided that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mosses scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick lands from Mosses.
Mosses thuds his right hand into Velouer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Velouer walks into a straight right hand from Mosses.
Nice takedown defense from Mosses. No joy for Velouer on that attempt.
Velouer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mosses lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Velouer at a distance.
Mosses throws out a leg kick but Velouer moves out of range and Mosses only half commits.
Mosses lands with a hook. Velouer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mosses rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Velouer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mosses throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Velouer on the side of the head.
Mosses defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Velouer.
Mosses throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Velouer on the side of the head.
Mosses lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mosses misses with a hook.

Velouer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Velouer lands in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mosses had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Velouer is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mosses Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Velouer's back instead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Mosses is persistently looking for the submission but Velouer is defending it well.
Red Velouer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amos Mosses is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velouer trying to get back to his feet but Mosses is in full control for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amos Mosses comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mosses has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Amos Mosses!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Amos Mosses!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Amos Mosses!

Amos Mosses wins by unanimous decision!