PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blaise Lamont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Moses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moses has chosen Black Label Society - too tough to die as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Lamont
vs
Moses

181 cm
23
164 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

176 cm
26
166 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blaise Lamont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Moses!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moses scores with a spinning back kick!
Lamont misses with a wild body shot.
Moses defending well as Lamont loads up on a big left hand.
Lamont misses the jab.
Moses takes a swing at Lamont's ribcage but misses.
Lamont looks to score with a jab to the body but Moses is just out of range.
Lamont throws a hook but Moses blocks it.
Moses connects with a body shot that sends Lamont's belly button to the back.
Moses shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lamont stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice body punch from Lamont.
Moses throws a looping overhand right but Lamont ducks down to avoid it.
Lamont takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lamont moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lamont gets caught napping as Moses dives in and scores a takedown. Lamont manages to retain guard.
Lamont looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Moses puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Moses is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lamont is just riding it out for now. Moses eventually gives up the hold.
Moses is trying to control. Lamont wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Moses throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Moses not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lamont has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moses is working away from the top position though.

Lamont has one foot on Moses's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moses fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lamont is out of range.
Lamont takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lamont closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moses circles away.
Moses fails to land with a series of punches.
Moses misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lamont.
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!
Lamont throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lamont scores with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Lamont.
Lamont scores with a hook.
Lamont takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lamont looks to land a right hand but Moses moved out of range.
Moses ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moses walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lamont throws out a powerful jab.
Moses defending well as Lamont loads up on a big left hand.
Moses takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Moses uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamont.
Lamont throws a series of punches but Moses avoids them all with ease.
Lamont throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moses dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lamont throws a nice looking combination but Moses bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lamont lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moses circles away quickly and effectively.
Lamont throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moses looks to land a right hand but Lamont moved out of range.
Moses scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Lamont looking to score a takedown here. Moses is defending well but Lamont drives through and ends up in Moses's guard.
Moses trying to control the position.
Lamont wants to pass the guard but Moses is keeping the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moses looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Moses keeping moving, preventing Lamont from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lamont advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ricky Moses will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Moses looks to throw the jab but Lamont is out of range.
Moses will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lamont throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moses tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lamont was well out of range. Poor timing from Moses.
Moses takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lamont lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lamont throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamont fails to land the takedown.
Lamont just misses with a punch to the body.
Moses takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lamont on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Blaise Lamont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moses throws a leg kick but Lamont sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lamont tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moses was well out of range. Poor timing from Lamont.
Moses scores with a head kick. Lamont tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lamont thuds a left hand into Moses's body.
Moses jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Lamont throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moses misses with a series of wild punches.
Moses defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lamont.
Lamont bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lamont rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moses moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Moses lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lamont doesn't seem phased though.
Moses swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lamont connects with a body shot.
Lamont works over Moses's head and body with a nice combination.
Moses throws a body punch but Lamont moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Lamont - just one landing.
Moses lunges at Lamont with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lamont's hand.
Lamont uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moses.
Moses missing with a left hand there. Lamont was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moses fakes the leg kick and cracks Lamont in the body.

Lamont closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Moses controlling the position well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamont prevents Moses from standing back up.
Lamont with the ground and pound but Moses uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Moses trying to control the position.
Lamont throwing strikes from guard but Moses blocks nicely.
Moses wants to sweep here but Lamont controlling him for the moment.
Moses is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ricky Moses.
Nice takedown defense from Moses. No joy for Lamont on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blaise Lamont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lamont misses with a wild body shot.
Moses moves away from the strike by Lamont.
Moses fails to land the takedown.
Moses swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lamont loads up on a big right hand but Moses slips the punch.
Lamont connects with a body shot.
Moses throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ricky Moses 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Lamont swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lamont avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Horrible takedown by Lamont or perhaps it was just good defense by Moses which made him look bad.
Lamont changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moses misses with a straight left.
Lamont takes a swing at Moses's ribcage but misses.
Moses bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moses ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lamont shoots in for a double leg but Moses sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Lamont gets the takedown into side control.
Lamont fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moses gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Moses wants to get back to his feet.
Lamont is trying to control the action in half guard but Moses is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lamont throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Moses avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lamont.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lamont is trying to control the action in half guard but Moses is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Moses has his hands clasped together around Lamont's back. He's all about the action.

Moses manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lamont throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moses goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lamont uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moses.
Moses misses with a hook.
Blaise Lamont has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moses thows a body shot but no joy.
Moses takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lamont looks for a takedown but Moses sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blaise Lamont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamont misses with an uppercut.
Moses fails with a takedown attempt.
Moses avoids the body shot from Lamont.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moses takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moses moves out of range as Lamont strikes.
The fighters circling - Lamont throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moses blocks a leg kick.

Lamont shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Moses napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Moses avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lamont.
Moses regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lamont's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Moses tries to roll over but Lamont keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moses controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Moses has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lamont is working away from the top position though.
Ricky Moses is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Moses makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moses.
Lamont loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lamont missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lamont loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blaise Lamont showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Moses 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Moses!