PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kaspars Daugavins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Mosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Daugavins
vs
Mosby

176 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaspars Daugavins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ted Mosby!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Daugavins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mosby to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Daugavins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Daugavins is trying to control the position but Mosby postures up.
Mosby throwing strikes from guard but Daugavins blocks nicely.
Mosby cracks Daugavins with a solid left hand.
Daugavins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mosby.
Mosby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Daugavins keeping full guard, as Mosby tries to pass.
Daugavins wants to stand and escape but Mosby is having none of it.

Mosby drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mosby jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mosby really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Daugavins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mosby chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mosby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mosby postures up in Daugavins's guard and throws a big left but Daugavins blocks it.
Mosby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mosby trying to control the position from guard on top but Daugavins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mosby slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mosby lands a couple of digs.
Mosby landing some decent shots from guard.
Mosby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daugavins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mosby scoring with punches to the head and body.
Daugavins is trying to control the position but Mosby postures up.
Mosby content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mosby connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mosby stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daugavins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mosby loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mosby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daugavins is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mosby is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Daugavins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mosby.
Daugavins wants to sweep here but Mosby controlling him for the moment.
Daugavins is breathing heavily.
Mosby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daugavins has momentary wrist control but Mosby slips an elbow through the middle.
Mosby stands up over Daugavins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mosby looking to sit in guard and control but Daugavins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mosby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Mosby is looking for a triangle but Daugavins pushes his legs off easily.
Daugavins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Mosby is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mosby trying to control the position.
Daugavins stopping the sweep attempt from Mosby.
Mosby not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Mosby is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daugavins defends well.
Mosby is trying to control the position but Daugavins postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daugavins has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mosby is proving hard to escape from.

Mosby working for a triangle but Daugavins defends it easily.
Mosby is trying to control the position but Daugavins postures up.
Mosby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Daugavins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mosby looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ted Mosby dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mosby shoots in for a takedown but Daugavins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Mosby looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ted Mosby has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mosby won't allow Daugavins to get back to his feet.
Daugavins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mosby is looking to work some ground and pound but Daugavins has wrist control.
Mosby chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mosby's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mosby distracts Daugavins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mosby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mosby pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daugavins is keeping the position for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daugavins trying to keep a closed guard but Mosby is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daugavins keeping full guard, as Mosby tries to pass.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daugavins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mosby.
Mosby is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Mosby thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mosby throws a strike but Daugavins rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Daugavins drops back looking for a leg! Mosby is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mosby manages to kick Daugavins off! Daugavins jumps back into Mosby's guard.

Mosby is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daugavins defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Daugavins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Mosby throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Mosby is looking for a triangle but Daugavins pushes his legs off easily.
Daugavins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daugavins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Mosby working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Daugavins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Mosby is tightening it up a little... Daugavins has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Daugavins reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Daugavins taps out! Nice BJJ there by Mosby!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ted Mosby!