PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roc Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Rhodes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthew Rhodes will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Moss
vs
Rhodes

194 cm
19
275 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

210 cm
22
295 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roc Moss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matthew Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Moss.
Moss blocks a jab.
Rhodes misses with a double jab.
Moss defending well as Rhodes loads up on a big left hand.
Rhodes tries to clinch up but Moss circles away and keeps his distance.

Moss clinches with his opponent.

Moss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moss avoids the body shot from Rhodes.
Rhodes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rhodes misses with a looping right.
Moss misses with a double jab.
Moss blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes throws a jab but it's blocked by Moss.
Rhodes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moss works over Rhodes's head and body with a nice combination.
Rhodes misses with a straight left.

Moss clinches up with Rhodes and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Moss blocking some punches.
Rhodes has a couple of punches blocked by Moss.
Rhodes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rhodes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Moss manages to break the clinch.
Moss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhodes looks to clinch

and Moss holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rhodes fails to land.

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

Moss clinches up against the cage.

Moss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moss blocks a jab.
Moss slips under a jab.
Matthew Rhodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moss scores with a shot to the body.
Rhodes misses with a hook. Moss ducked under it nicely.
Moss just misses with a punch to the body.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut. Moss saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moss gets a clinch.
Moss lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rhodes tries for a takedown but Moss manages to get underhooks.

Moss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moss is breathing heavily.
Moss scores with a one two! Rhodes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Moss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Rhodes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moss throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moss slips under a jab from Rhodes.
A swing and a miss from Rhodes.
Rhodes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for Moss, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rhodes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhodes throws an overhand right that lands on Moss's shoulder, as Moss tries to avoid the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes misses with the body kick

and Moss moves into the clinch.

Moss manages to break the clinch.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut. Moss saw that one coming.

Moss clinches up against the cage.

Moss breaks the clinch.
Moss defending well as Rhodes loads up on a big left hand.
Rhodes lands a really nice looking cross but Moss seems unphased.
Moss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Rhodes does no damage.
Rhodes throws a lazy right hand but Moss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Rhodes misses its intended target.
Moss staying out of range there.
Rhodes 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moss has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moss there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big right from Rhodes misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moss moves out of range as Rhodes strikes.
Moss blocks a jab.
Nice jab there from Rhodes.
Rhodes scores with a jab to the head.
Rhodes jabs Moss right on the nose. Moss blinks but takes it well.
Moss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rhodes throws out the jab.
Moss takes one to the side of the head.
Rhodes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rhodes throws the left hand but Moss avoids the punch easily.
Rhodes throws a lazy right hand but Moss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rhodes throws a hook but Moss blocks it.
Rhodes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Moss had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rhodes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhodes misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Rhodes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rhodes throws out a loose jab but Moss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhodes scores with a shot to the body.
Rhodes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rhodes misses with a looping left.
Rhodes misses with a straight right.
Moss ducks under a wild hook from Rhodes.
Rhodes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moss doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhodes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moss on the side of the head.
Rhodes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rhodes throws a shot from downtown. Moss moves away and avoids it.
Rhodes with a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rhodes misses with a double jab

and Moss counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rhodes is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A hook to the body from Rhodes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rhodes tries for a takedown but Moss manages to get underhooks.
Rhodes throws a head punch that misses.
Rhodes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moss has him pressed against the cage.
Rhodes swings wildly with an uppercut but Moss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhodes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rhodes working aggressively here.
Moss crunches a lovely knee into Rhodes's ribcage.
Moss wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rhodes has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moss.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moss.
Rhodes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moss is trying to break the clinch but Rhodes has him pressed against the cage.
Moss misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rhodes.
Rhodes prevents a body shot from Moss.
Moss looking to slow down the pace here.
Rhodes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rhodes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moss pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Roc Moss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Rhodes.
Rhodes wants a takedown but no success here.

Moss manages to break the clinch.
Moss wants to clinch.

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.
Rhodes looks to land a left hand but Moss moved out of range nicely.
Rhodes throws a looping overhand right but Moss ducks down to avoid it.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut.
Rhodes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhodes darts in trying to clinch

and Moss counters by clinching up.
Moss wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rhodes tries to land knees in the clinch but Moss avoids the damage to the body.
Rhodes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rhodes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moss wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rhodes has him pressed against the cage.
Rhodes throws a punch but it's blocked by Moss.
Rhodes swings wildly with an uppercut but Moss uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes jumps guard but Moss stands there with Rhodes around his waist. Rhodes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rhodes swings wildly with an uppercut but Moss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhodes throws an elbow that misses.
Rhodes swings wildly with an uppercut but Moss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rhodes lands a hook that snaps the head of Moss backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Moss.
Moss blocking some punches.
Rhodes has a couple of punches blocked by Moss.
Rhodes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rhodes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rhodes misses with an elbow over the top.

Moss manages to break the clinch.
Moss takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Moss slips under a jab from Rhodes.
Rhodes misses with a combination

and Moss counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rhodes won't be happy with that.

Moss decides to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moss moves out of range of the strikes.

Moss gets a clinch.
Rhodes throws a head punch that misses.
Moss wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rhodes has him pressed against the cage.
Rhodes misses with some punches.
Rhodes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moss blocks an uppercut.
Moss wants to get back to striking at distance but Rhodes won't allow it.
Moss wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moss has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rhodes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Moss avoids the elbow strike from Rhodes, against the cage.
Rhodes misses with a punch on the inside.
Rhodes lands a hook that snaps the head of Moss backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rhodes wants to break free but Moss has control.
Moss changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rhodes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moss displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rhodes throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Rhodes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Moss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Rhodes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moss's head backwards.
Rhodes lands a glancing blow to the side of Moss's head.
Rhodes throws a jab but it's blocked by Moss.
Nice defenses there by Moss.
A jab from Rhodes misses.
Rhodes loads up on a big right hand but Moss slips the punch.
Rhodes tries to clinch
and Moss counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhodes moves away.
Rhodes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Moss counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rhodes dodges the punch combination from Moss.
Rhodes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Moss moves out of range as Rhodes strikes.
Rhodes throws a lazy right hand but Moss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Moss moves into range and clinches up with Rhodes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes throws a head punch that misses.
Rhodes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rhodes is trying to break free.
Moss stalling in the clinch.
Moss wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rhodes tries to break the clinch but Moss is controlling the position.

Moss escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moss looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rhodes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rhodes throws an overhand right that lands on Moss's shoulder, as Moss tries to avoid the shot.
Moss swinging wilding here.
Rhodes throws a big shot that misses.
Rhodes throws a looping overhand right but Moss ducks down to avoid it.
Roc Moss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moss fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut.

That's two 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.
Rhodes darts in trying to clinch
and Moss counters with a left and a right that stings Rhodes.
Rhodes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Rhodes misses.
Rhodes thuds his right hand into Moss's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A swing and a miss from Rhodes.
Rhodes misses with a looping left.
Matthew Rhodes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice cross by Rhodes.
Moss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rhodes.
Rhodes misses the body punch

and Moss counters by moving into the clinch.

Moss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Moss drives through and clinches with Rhodes against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moss gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rhodes misses with a short punch on the inside.

Moss manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rhodes prevents Moss from getting back to his feet.
Moss punching from the bottom - just letting Rhodes know he's still in a fight.
Rhodes stopping the sweep attempt from Moss.
Moss looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rhodes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's four 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.
Rhodes stops Moss from getting back to his feet.
Rhodes is looking to advance position but Moss won't allow it.
Rhodes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rhodes blocks the strikes from Moss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Rhodes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rhodes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Rhodes!