PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryder Stephens (ranked 5852 p4p, 6277 weight class) and Samir Mozzi (ranked 598 p4p, 620 weight class). Ryder Stephens has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Stephens
vs
Mozzi

180 cm
25
160
0 - 1 - 0

184 cm
24
157
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryder Stephens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Samir Mozzi!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stephens closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mozzi's guard.
Stephens postures up in Mozzi's guard and throws a big left but Mozzi blocks it.
Mozzi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mozzi looking to control.
Mozzi keeping full guard, as Stephens tries to pass.
Stephens postures up in Mozzi's guard and throws a big left but Mozzi blocks it.
Stephens is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stephens throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens looking to pass the guard.
Mozzi is trying to keep Stephens in close.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens advances position into side control!
Stephens is looking to take a break and control but Mozzi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mozzi is looking for a sweep.
Stephens throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Stephens thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Stephens tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mozzi's legs.
Stephens takes a little break here. Mozzi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephens tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mozzi is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

Stephens goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mozzi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stephens's guard! Nice work there by Mozzi!
Stephens keeping full guard, as Mozzi tries to pass.
Mozzi wants to control from the top but Stephens keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stephens looking for a triangle here. Mozzi is fighting it but it looks tight! Stephens pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mozzi is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ryder Stephens!