PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaz Moore (ranked 24605 p4p, 3984 weight class) and Kona Uluwehi (ranked 688 p4p, 501 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Moore
vs
Uluwehi

190 cm
19
190
4 - 6 - 0

189 cm
26
185
8 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaz Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kona Uluwehi!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uluwehi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moore circles away quickly and effectively.
Uluwehi misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Moore was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Moore is trying hard to land a takedown here. Uluwehi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moore ducks right into an uppercut from Uluwehi.
Uluwehi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Uluwehi throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uluwehi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moore counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Moore dodges the punch combination from Uluwehi.
Moore went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Uluwehi misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uluwehi throws a nice looking combination but Moore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moore is looking for a counter combo.
Some wild striking there from Uluwehi.
Uluwehi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A punch combination from Uluwehi misses.
Uluwehi throws a combination that misses
and Moore counters with a three punch combo that has Uluwehi backing up. Uluwehi nods at Moore to acknowledge the strikes.
Moore shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Uluwehi but Uluwehi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moore dodges the punch combination from Uluwehi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Uluwehi misses.
Moore is looking for a counter combo.
Uluwehi misses with a combination
and Moore finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Moore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaz Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moore shoots for a double leg takedown but Uluwehi sprawls well. He's pushed Moore's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uluwehi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kona Uluwehi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moore shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Uluwehi as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uluwehi swinging wildly here.
Nice body kick there by Moore.
Moore fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Uluwehi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Uluwehi throws a right hand that Moore ducks under and follows up with a left that Moore also avoids with ease.
Uluwehi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moore slips a jab and a cross from Uluwehi.
Uluwehi lands with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uluwehi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Uluwehi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Moore back to the cage. Uluwehi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Uluwehi!
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!
Uluwehi misses with a series of wild punches.
Moore throws a big counter combination but Uluwehi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Moore gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Uluwehi counters with a series of strikes. Moore will be more careful next time no doubt.
A combination from Uluwehi does no damage.
Uluwehi tests Moore's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kona Uluwehi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Uluwehi looks to land a combination but Moore avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Uluwehi. Those never looked like landing.
Kona Uluwehi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Uluwehi.
Uluwehi looks to land a combination but Moore avoids it well.
Uluwehi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moore tries to score with a low kick but Uluwehi moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uluwehi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Moore throws a big counter combination but Uluwehi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Moore misses with a takedown attempt
and Moore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moore misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uluwehi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moore throws a big counter combination but Uluwehi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Uluwehi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moore went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
No joy there for Uluwehi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jaz Moore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uluwehi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uluwehi.
Moore throws a leg kick
and Uluwehi counters with a two punch combo.
Moore takes one on the button.
Uluwehi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uluwehi clobbers Moore with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uluwehi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Uluwehi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moore.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left and a right from Uluwehi both land. Nice combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Uluwehi.
Uluwehi throws a nice looking combination but Moore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moore avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moore went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Uluwehi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Moore was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Uluwehi misses with a two punch combination.
Moore appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uluwehi misses with the combination.
Uluwehi throws a series of punches but Moore avoids them all with ease.
Moore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uluwehi.
As Uluwehi looks to move away, Moore throws a big counter combo but Uluwehi just gets out of the way.
A cross from Uluwehi lands.
Moore shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Uluwehi pinned against the cage. Uluwehi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Despite the aggression on Uluwehi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaz Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Uluwehi.
Uluwehi lands with a cross.
Uluwehi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moore slips a jab from Uluwehi.
Uluwehi feints a jab promting Moore to slip. Uluwehi then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Moore slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Uluwehi misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kona Uluwehi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Uluwehi misses with a double jab.
Uluwehi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moore counters with a one-two to the body.
Uluwehi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A combination from Uluwehi does no damage.
Uluwehi throws a combination that misses
and Moore counters with a two punch combo.
Uluwehi throws a right and a left that Moore avoids nicely.
Uluwehi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moore moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Uluwehi misses with a two punch combination.
Moore tried to counter with a leg kick but Uluwehi avoided it.
Moore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Moore. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Moore takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Uluwehi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Uluwehi as Moore shoots in.
Uluwehi misses with a left hand
and Moore counters with a two punch combo.
Moore slips a jab and a cross from Uluwehi.
Moore seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Uluwehi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Uluwehi throws a series of punches but Moore moves out of range.
Moore half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Moore slips under a jab.
Moore shoots in looking for a takedown but Uluwehi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moore's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaz Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Uluwehi misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uluwehi throws a series of punches but Moore avoids them all with ease.
Uluwehi misses with the combination.
Uluwehi scores with a decent looking hook.
Moore shoots in looking for a takedown. Uluwehi tries to sprawl out of it but Moore keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Uluwehi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Uluwehi throws a combination that misses

and Moore counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Uluwehi is looking to get back to is feet but Moore passes into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Moore is trying to get an arm triangle but Uluwehi is defending well.
Uluwehi trying to remain calm as Moore controls from the top position.
Moore is chipping away with strikes.
An elbow from Moore crashes against the mat.
Moore lands an elbow.
Uluwehi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ground and pound from Moore seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Moore throws a strike aimed at the side of Uluwehi's head but Uluwehi avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uluwehi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Moore asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Moore is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Uluwehi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Uluwehi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Moore has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Moore is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Uluwehi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Uluwehi is trying to buck Moore off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kona Uluwehi just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Uluwehi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Uluwehi lands a jab to the nose.
Uluwehi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moore circles away quickly and effectively.
Uluwehi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moore appears to be looking for a big counter.
Uluwehi throws a one two combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uluwehi throws a right hand that Moore ducks under and follows up with a left that Moore also avoids with ease.

Moore shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Uluwehi is wriggling around but Moore manages to pass to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moore thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moore passes to full mount!
Uluwehi really wants to buck Moore off and get back to his feet.
Moore postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Uluwehi looks a forlorn figure.
Moore lands a nice shot to the head.
Moore misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

Moore wants to finish this one by submission but Uluwehi is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Moore.
Moore throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Uluwehi because Moore loaded up on that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore lands a nice shot to the head.
Uluwehi's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Moore landing strikes from the mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore landing strikes from the mount and Uluwehi is in trouble!
Moore lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Moore looking for a guillotine from mount but Uluwehi is having none of it.
Uluwehi is trying to stand up.
Uluwehi blocking the ground and pound.
Uluwehi really wants to buck Moore off and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uluwehi blocking the ground and pound.
Uluwehi wants to try and get back to his feet.
The referee warns Uluwehi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Moore punching from mount but Uluwehi doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Uluwehi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moore. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moore won't let Uluwehi get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Moore scoring with strikes but Uluwehi is staying in there.
Moore trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Uluwehi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Moore tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
You get the feeling that Uluwehi really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Moore there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Moore working for a guillotine from mount but Uluwehi is in no mood to give up.
Jaz Moore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Uluwehi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Moore.
Jaz Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poor strikes thrown by Moore there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Uluwehi is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Uluwehi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Moore.
Moore throwing strikes here but Uluwehi is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Moore putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kona Uluwehi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Uluwehi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Moore tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaz Moore showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Uluwehi 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Kona Uluwehi!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Kona Uluwehi!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Kona Uluwehi!

Kona Uluwehi wins by unanimous decision!