PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Moston (ranked 3088 p4p, 4176 weight class) and Tong Killa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tong Killa will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Moston
vs
Killa

193 cm
19
228
3 - 1 - 0

193 cm
22
245
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
Very confident

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Moston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tong Killa !
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Killa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Moston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Killa throws a head kick but Moston moves out of range.
Moston throwing a counter right hand but Killa manages to avoid it.
Killa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moston throws out the jab.
Killa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Moston.
Killa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Moston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Killa misses with a two punch combination.
Killa is looking to clinch but Moston is avoiding it.

Killa clinches with his opponent.
Killa lands a knee to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Killa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Moston's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moston wants to get back to striking at distance but Killa won't allow it.
Killa trying to land knees to the body.
Killa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Moston using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Killa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Killa digs a right hand into Moston's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Moston's gas tank.
Moston is breathing heavily.
Killa leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Killa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Killa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Killa .
Killa tries to land a knee to the head but Moston blocks with his arms.
Killa with a knee to the head.
Killa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moston's face.
Killa stalling against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Killa receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killa stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tong Killa .
Moston chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Killa can pounce on him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Killa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Moston throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Killa was covering up waiting for the punch and Moston finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moston slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Killa seems keen to control Moston's posture.
Killa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moston. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moston would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Moston stopping the sweep attempt from Killa .
Moston is stalling in the full guard.
Killa controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Killa is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Killa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moston.
Killa throws a sloppy head kick
and Moston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Killa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moston.
Killa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Moston on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Killa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moston circles away from the clinch attempt
and Moston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Moston tries to keep at a distance but Killa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Killa prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tong Killa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Killa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moston.
Killa throws a leg kick which misses Moston's front leg but catches the back leg as Moston tries to avoid it.
Killa fails with an attempt to clinch.

Killa instigates a clinch.
Moston blocks a body shot from Killa .
Killa keeps control of Moston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moston managing to block the knees to the body from Killa .
Moston tries for a takedown but Killa manages to get underhooks.
Moston looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Killa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Moston tries to score a body lock takedown but Killa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killa is pushing Moston up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Killa tries to throw a body punch but Moston avoids it by throwing Killa back against the cage.
The referee calls for Killa to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killa lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Daniel Moston has been cut.

Killa drops Moston with a big knee straight up the middle! Moston is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Moston is rocked!
Killa lands a leg kick that knocks Moston off balance momentarily.
Oh Moston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Killa lands a big head kick that sends Moston tumbling to the mat! Killa takes a step backwards and waves Moston back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Killa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Killa .
Killa throws a sloppy head kick and Moston moves out of range easily.
Moston seems to have got his legs back now.
Moston blocks the body kick.
Moston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Killa clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killa tries to land a knee to the head but Moston blocks with his arms.
Killa scores with a hook to the body.
Killa working Moston over with knees to the body.
Killa connects with a knee to the head.
Killa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Killa connects with a knee to the head.
Killa lands a good knee to the midsection. Moston won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Killa .
Killa looking to stall.
Killa scores a nice knee to the body.
Killa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees to the body from Killa .
Killa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Killa is pushing Moston up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moston trying to stall but Killa improves his position.
A knee to the head by Killa .
Killa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Killa .
Killa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Killa .
Killa with a knee to the head.
Killa trying to control the position but instead, Moston has worked for underhooks and has pushed Killa into the cage.
Killa misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Killa tries to throw a body punch but Moston avoids it by throwing Killa back against the cage.

Moston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moston's corner calls for a 1-2. Moston obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Killa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Killa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Killa throws a leg kick which misses Moston's front leg but catches the back leg as Moston tries to avoid it.
Moston motions for Killa to come forward. Moston throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Killa tries to clinch up but Moston circles away and keeps his distance.
Tong Killa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moston throws a lazy right hand but Killa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Killa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Killa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tong Killa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Moston's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Killa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Killa misses with a low kick.
Moston circles away from the clinch attempt
and Moston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Killa circles away quickly and effectively.
Killa is trying to counter with his kicks.
Killa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moston is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Killa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Killa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Moston tries to keep at a distance but Killa has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Moston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Killa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Killa is looking to chop away at Moston's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Killa lands a leg kick that knocks Moston off balance momentarily.
Tong Killa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Moston misses.
Moston misses with a double jab.
Moston blocks a leg kick.
Killa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moston leaves Killa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Moston was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Moston with a poor takedown
and Killa counters with a good low kick that Moston was not able to check.

Killa moves into the clinch.
Killa lands a knee to the head.
Killa working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Killa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Killa lands with a left to the head.
Killa tries to stall but Moston uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killa is looking to control Moston's arms but Moston gets an underhook and turns him. Now Killa has his back to the cage.
Killa seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Moston tries to pull guard but Killa holds him up against the cage and eventually Moston drops back down to his feet.
Killa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Killa with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moston has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Killa is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Moston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moston takes a knee right on the jaw!
Killa lands a knee to the head.
Moston letting Killa take a breather here.
Moston takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tong Killa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Killa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killa tries to land a knee to the head but Moston blocks with his arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moston pulls guard.
Killa trying to control but Moston is working from the bottom.
Killa throws a big right hand that misses.

Killa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moston has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Killa has managed to get both his arms back between Moston's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moston wants to sweep here but Killa controlling him for the moment.
Killa wants to stand but Moston has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Moston looking for a sweep. Not yet Moston, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moston is keeping the position for now.
Killa seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Daniel Moston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tong Killa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Moston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tong Killa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Killa 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tong Killa !