PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Isek Kiplogat (ranked 4548 p4p, 4651 weight class) and Eli Moskowitz (ranked 462 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.

Kiplogat
vs
Moskowitz

190 cm
18
165
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
16
169
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

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 Las Vegas, Isek Kiplogat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eli Moskowitz!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiplogat lands a two punch combo.
Moskowitz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Moskowitz has taken the fight to the clinch.

Kiplogat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kiplogat connects with a solid leg kick.

Kiplogat gets tackled into the cage by Moskowitz. Moskowitz maintains the clinch.
Kiplogat tries to circle away but Moskowitz has him pinned against the cage.

Kiplogat pulls guard effortlessly.
Moskowitz wants to control from the top but Kiplogat keeps moving.
Kiplogat is trying to keep Moskowitz in close.

Moskowitz stands up and waves to Kiplogat to follow him.

Moskowitz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kiplogat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kiplogat can't get the takedown.
Moskowitz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiplogat is trying to maintain a safe position but Moskowitz gets an underhook and turns Kiplogat into the cage.
Kiplogat lands a body shot.
Kiplogat is trying to force a seperation but Moskowitz has the dominant position.
Moskowitz tries to score a body lock takedown but Kiplogat shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kiplogat misses with a body punch.
Moskowitz jumps guard but Kiplogat stands there with Moskowitz around his waist. Moskowitz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Moskowitz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Isek Kiplogat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moskowitz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kiplogat throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Moskowitz misses with a wild body shot.
Kiplogat lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kiplogat.
Moskowitz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kiplogat lands a two punch combo.
Moskowitz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kiplogat. That one must have hurt.
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!
A right-left combo lands from Kiplogat.
Moskowitz shoots and misses
and Kiplogat counters with a right hand to the body.
Isek Kiplogat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eli Moskowitz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiplogat lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Moskowitz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kiplogat avoids it really well and circles away.

Moskowitz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kiplogat is trying to buck Moskowitz off.
Moskowitz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kiplogat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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

Kiplogat throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kiplogat really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiplogat scores with a three punch combo!
Kiplogat fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No luck for Moskowitz with that takedown attempt.
Moskowitz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kiplogat scores with a punch to the head.
Moskowitz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Moskowitz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Kiplogat throws Moskowitz to one side and escapes!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiplogat feints a jab promting Moskowitz to slip. Kiplogat then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Moskowitz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moskowitz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kiplogat but Kiplogat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kiplogat's corner calls for a 1-2. Kiplogat obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moskowitz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kiplogat.
Kiplogat's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kiplogat duly obliges.
Kiplogat looks to land a combination. Moskowitz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kiplogat lands a right hook to the body.

Moskowitz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Moskowitz throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moskowitz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Moskowitz working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isek Kiplogat dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

No joy there for Kiplogat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Kiplogat. No joy for Moskowitz on that attempt.
Kiplogat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kiplogat is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kiplogat lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Moskowitz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kiplogat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kiplogat misses with a double jab.
Kiplogat scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kiplogat misses with a double jab

and Moskowitz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kiplogat keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiplogat makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kiplogat.
Moskowitz wants to control from the top but Kiplogat keeps moving.
Moskowitz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moskowitz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kiplogat has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moskowitz has managed to get both his arms back between Kiplogat's legs - danger averted.
Moskowitz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kiplogat will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moskowitz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kiplogat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moskowitz slips nicely into half guard.
Kiplogat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moskowitz can do to turn this around?
Moskowitz wants to pass the guard but Kiplogat is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiplogat is refusing to be controlled, as Moskowitz sits in half guard.
Kiplogat controlling the position well.
Moskowitz controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kiplogat pushes Moskowitz off looking to stand but Moskowitz dives back in and keeps control.
Moskowitz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kiplogat tries to kick Moskowitz off but Moskowitz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Moskowitz trying to control the action but Kiplogat is working from the bottom.
Kiplogat looks like he's trying to stand up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kiplogat is working the combinations to good effect here.
Kiplogat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kiplogat lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kiplogat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiplogat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Moskowitz drives through and clinches with Kiplogat against the cage.
Moskowitz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kiplogat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Moskowitz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kiplogat just stands there and leans against the cage.
Moskowitz jumps guard but Kiplogat turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Isek Kiplogat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eli Moskowitz.
Kiplogat is trying to force a seperation but Moskowitz has the dominant position.
Moskowitz goes for a takedown attempt but Kiplogat pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kiplogat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kiplogat throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Moskowitz misses with a takedown attempt
and Kiplogat counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moskowitz thinking.
Kiplogat lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kiplogat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moskowitz throws a head kick that misses
and Kiplogat counters with a one-two to the body.
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!

Moskowitz scores with a takedown into Kiplogat's guard.
Moskowitz stops Kiplogat from standing up.
Moskowitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiplogat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moskowitz passes Kiplogat's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Moskowitz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kiplogat doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moskowitz.
Moskowitz prevents Kiplogat from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isek Kiplogat dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Moskowitz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Moskowitz gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kiplogat trying to control but Moskowitz postures up.
Moskowitz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Eli Moskowitz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kiplogat is trying to control but can't.
Moskowitz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Moskowitz prevents Kiplogat from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moskowitz is controlling the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kiplogat looks like he's trying to stand up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moskowitz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kiplogat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Moskowitz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kiplogat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kiplogat stuffs the takedown attempt from Moskowitz. Moskowitz gets slowly back to his feet.
Kiplogat lands a front kick.
Kiplogat throws a combination. Moskowitz tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Moskowitz misses with a takedown
letting Kiplogat counter with a right hand.
Isek Kiplogat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eli Moskowitz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moskowitz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kiplogat pinned against the cage. Kiplogat gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kiplogat throws a series of strikes that have Moskowitz backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Moskowitz gets a takedown into half guard.
Moskowitz prevents Kiplogat from improving his position.
Kiplogat blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moskowitz.
Kiplogat wants to get back to his feet.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moskowitz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Moskowitz moves into full mount! Kiplogat won't be happy about that!
Kiplogat is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kiplogat gets back to half guard.
Moskowitz is keen to just control but Kiplogat is a slippery customer.
Moskowitz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kiplogat looks like he's trying to stand up.
Moskowitz content to control rather than advance.
Moskowitz is looking to stall here but Kiplogat recovers full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiplogat keeping moving, preventing Moskowitz from controlling successfully.
Kiplogat wants to stand and escape but Moskowitz is having none of it.
Moskowitz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kiplogat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kiplogat pushes Moskowitz off and scrambles back to his feet.
A punch combination from Kiplogat misses.
Eli Moskowitz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Isek Kiplogat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kiplogat is looking to wear down Moskowitz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kiplogat misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Isek Kiplogat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kiplogat, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isek Kiplogat!
Isek Kiplogat decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.