PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Moxley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Summers's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Avatar - Let It Burn. Moxley has chosen Welcome to the Masquerade - Thousand Foot Krutch as his entrance music. Jon Moxley told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Summers
vs
Moxley

170 cm
27
177 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

184 cm
24
179 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

Sex Panther! (160q recovery $149)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan Summers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Moxley!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moxley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Summers's waist but Summers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moxley off to one side.
Summers shoots in for a takedown but Moxley shows good takedown defense.

Summers dives in and scores a takedown into Moxley's guard.
Summers wants to control from the top but Moxley keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Summers drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Summers jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Summers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Moxley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Summers wants to control from the top but Moxley keeps moving.
Summers content to stall in guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Nathan Summers just wasn't active enough.
Moxley shoots in for a double leg but Summers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Summers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Moxley napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Summers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moxley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Moxley is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Summers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Summers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Summers prevents Moxley from escaping the position.

Summers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A lull in the action here.
Moxley is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Summers is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moxley is letting Summers control him for a moment.

Summers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moxley wants to get back to his feet but Summers drags him back down.

Summers tries for a kimura but Moxley is defending well.
Moxley is trying to get back to his feet.
Summers passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Moxley!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moxley is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

Summers get's back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Summers. No joy for Moxley on that attempt.
Nathan Summers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Moxley.
Horrible takedown by Moxley or perhaps it was just good defense by Summers which made him look bad.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Summers is defended easily by Moxley.
Summers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moxley.
Moxley looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Summers gets a double leg takedown into Moxley's guard.
Summers content to stall in guard here.

Summers gets to his feet. Moxley looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Summers.
Moxley has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Summers is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Moxley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Summers defends well and Moxley ends up having to push Summers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Moxley prevents the takedown attempt.
Moxley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Summers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Summers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Moxley prevents it.

Summers has hold of one of Moxley's legs. Moxley is fighting the takedown attempt but Summers gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moxley wants to get back to his feet but Summers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Summers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moxley is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summers won't allow Moxley to get back to his feet.
Summers sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Summers drops back looking for a leg! Moxley is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moxley manages to kick Summers off! Summers jumps back into Moxley's guard.
Summers forces his way into half guard.

Summers is trying to work for a kimura but Moxley is defending well.

Summers seems to be working for a kimura but Moxley defends the submission attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moxley is not content to let Summers control the position.
Moxley wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Summers dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Moxley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Summers sprawls well. Summers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moxley gets slowly back to his feet.
Moxley goes for a double leg but Summers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Summers continues to drive forward.
Moxley is working for takedown but Summers is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nathan Summers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Moxley.
Summers tries for a takedown. No joy.

Summers is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Moxley can't fight it off and eventually Summers manages to take the fight to the floor. Moxley looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Summers won't allow Moxley to get back to his feet.
Summers wants to control from the top but Moxley keeps moving.
Moxley keeping full guard, as Summers tries to pass.
Summers trying to control the position from guard on top but Moxley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Summers controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nathan Summers.
Moxley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Summers shoots in but no luck this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Summers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Moxley's half guard.
Moxley is trying to stand back up but Summers is controlling him
Moxley is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Summers in particular looking to stall.
Summers is looking to take a break and control but Moxley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moxley wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Summers is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Nathan Summers has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Moxley stuffs the takedown.
Summers shoots in but no luck this time.
Moxley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Summers defends it nicely.
Summers goes for a double leg but Moxley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moxley continues to drive forward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Summers lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moxley is looking to escape.

Moxley is defending against the submission attempts here by Summers.
Summers is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Summers is working for a kimura but Moxley is defending it quite comfortably.
Summers prevents Moxley from standing back up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Summers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moxley sees it coming and defends easily.
Moxley is trying to stand up here but Summers is controlling him well.

Moxley is defending against the submission attempts here by Summers.
Summers prevents Moxley from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nathan Summers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Summers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Summers trying to control from half guard but Moxley is working away.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Summers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nathan Summers wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Summers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moxley as he avoids it easily.
Moxley shoots for a double leg takedown but Summers sprawls well. He's pushed Moxley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Summers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moxley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Summers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Summers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Summers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moxley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Summers wants to control but Moxley is keeping him busy.
Moxley is trying to buck Summers off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Summers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Summers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Moxley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Summers 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!

Summers shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Summers showed some decent athleticism there.
Moxley is trying to stand back up but Summers is controlling him

Summers is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Moxley wants to get back to his feet.
Summers wants to free his trapped foot but Moxley is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Summers trying to control from half guard but Moxley is working away.

Summers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moxley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Summers.
Summers stops Moxley from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Summers is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moxley defends it well.
Moxley is staying active underneath Summers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moxley tries to kick Summers off but Summers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Moxley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moxley is refusing to be controlled, as Summers sits in half guard.
Moxley looks like he's trying to stand up.
Summers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Nathan Summers just wasn't active enough.

Summers shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Summers showed some decent athleticism there.

Summers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moxley is just riding it out for now. Summers eventually gives up the hold.
Summers prevents Moxley from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Summers is looking for a kimura here.

Summers is working for a submission of some sort.
Moxley looks like he's trying to stand up.
Summers wants to control but Moxley is keeping him busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Summers stops Moxley from getting back to his feet.

Summers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Summers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moxley keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers tries to stand and escape but Moxley is controlling the position.

Summers looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Moxley pushes Summers off looking to stand but Summers dives back in and keeps control.

Summers is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moxley defends it well.
Moxley is trying to stand up here but Summers is controlling him well.
Summers wants to control but Moxley is keeping him busy.
Moxley pushes Summers off looking to stand but Summers dives back in and keeps control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Summers is looking for a kimura but Moxley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Summers to get the leverage.
Moxley is trying to stand up here but Summers is controlling him well.

Summers is trying to work for a kimura but Moxley is defending well.
Moxley wants to get back to his feet.

Summers is looking for a kimura here.

Summers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moxley is just riding it out for now. Summers eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Summers is working for a submission of some sort.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Summers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Summers 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Summers!
After winning the bout, Nathan Summers thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.