PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ranma Saotome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Mosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Saotome
vs
Mosby

173 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

181 cm
21
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ranma Saotome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ted Mosby!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Saotome changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mosby looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Saotome is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mosby is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Saotome looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Saotome tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Saotome is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mosby knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Saotome wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mosby, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Saotome tries for a kimura but Mosby is defending well.

Saotome tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Saotome has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mosby is trying to buck Saotome off.

Saotome thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two 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.

Saotome is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mosby knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mosby prevents Saotome from improving position.
Saotome tries to advance position but instead Mosby slips a leg back in to half guard.

Mosby is defending against the submission attempts here by Saotome.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Saotome is looking for a kimura but Mosby is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saotome to get the leverage.
Mosby wants to get back to his feet.

Saotome is looking for a kimura but Mosby is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saotome to get the leverage.

Saotome trying to work for an americana but Mosby has managed to regain full guard.
Mosby really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saotome. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saotome is breathing heavily.
Saotome wants to pass the guard but Mosby is keeping the position.

That's four 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.
Mosby wants to stand up but Saotome is controlling him.
Saotome works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saotome trying to pass the guard but Mosby defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mosby tries to kick Saotome off but Saotome keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Saotome is working for a kimura but Mosby is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mosby is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Saotome shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mosby pinned against the cage. Mosby gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mosby misses with a wild combination.
Nice straight punches there by Mosby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mosby.

It looks like Ranma Saotome has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Mosby. No joy for Saotome on that attempt.
Saotome circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mosby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Saotome looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mosby!

Saotome goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mosby is on top in guard.
Mosby wants to stand but Saotome has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Saotome looking for a guillotine here but Mosby defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Saotome had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Mosby is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Saotome Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Mosby's back instead.

Saotome is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mosby defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Mosby preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Saotome.

Saotome working for a choke but Mosby is defending well.

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.
Mosby is trying to stand back up.
Mosby is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Saotome off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Saotome working for a choke but Mosby is defending well.

Mosby is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Saotome patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Saotome has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mosby has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Saotome is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Mosby is trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Saotome is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Mosby defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Saotome working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Mosby is trying to stand back up.

Saotome patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ranma Saotome dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ranma Saotome's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

A nice combination there by Mosby.
Saotome has a takedown stuffed.
Mosby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saotome looks for a takedown but Mosby sprawls well.
Saotome closes the distance and clinches up with Mosby, looking for a takedown. Saotome pushes Mosby against the cage but Mosby circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ranma Saotome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mosby misses with a series of wild punches.
Mosby lands with a big left! Saotome is wobbled badly! Mosby comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Saotome to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ted Mosby!