PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jemeljans Valter (ranked 4456 p4p, 4725 weight class) and Digby Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 516 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.

Valter
vs
Moss

178 cm
25
171
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
180
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jemeljans Valter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Digby Moss!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Valter.
Valter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moss misses with a head kick.

Valter clinches.
Valter lands an uppercut.
Moss tries to pull guard but Valter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Valter scores with a shoulder strike.
Valter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moss is trying to drag Valter to the mat but Valter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Valter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valter leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Moss fails to land.
Valter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Valter managing to block the knees to the body from Moss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Moss 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 Jemeljans Valter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moss backwards.
Moss goes for a takedown attempt but Valter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Valter misses the jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Moss - that will leave a mark!
Valter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valter takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jemeljans Valter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valter avoids the head kick by Moss.
Valter shoots in but no luck this time.
Valter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valter throws a hook but Moss avoids it easily.
Valter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moss.
A slapping leg kick lands for Moss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valter stuffs the takedown.
Valter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick lands for Moss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Valter clinches with his opponent.
Moss tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Valter just stands there and leans against the cage.
Valter is looking to take this one to the mat.
Valter is trying to drag Moss to the mat but Moss just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Moss tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Valter looking for a takedown.
Valter holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Valter has Moss pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moss manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Moss breaks the clinch.

Valter has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valter wants to take the fight to the mat but Moss manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Valter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moss backwards.
Valter slows down the pace here.
Valter can't get the takedown.
Valter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moss pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Moss breaks from the clinch.
Valter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moss moves away.
Valter throws an overhand right that lands on Moss's shoulder, as Moss tries to avoid the shot.
Moss is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Valter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moss scores with a nice body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moss or perhaps it was just good defense by Valter, which made it look bad.
Valter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Moss tries to clinch there but Valter circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Valter misses.
Valter fails with the takedown.
Moss is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Valter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Moss.
Valter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moss.
Moss scores with a head kick.
Valter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valter walks into a jab.
Valter throws a body punch but Moss moves out of range.
Moss thinks about the counter body kick.

Valter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Moss fails to pull guard.
A short uppercut from Valter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jemeljans Valter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Valter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moss pinned against the cage. Moss gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Valter swings widly with a right hand
and Moss counters with a nice kick to the body.
Valter throws the left hand but Moss avoids the punch easily.
Valter sets himself, and Moss steps forward looking for the clinch! Valter avoids it this time.
Moss scores with a leg kick.
No luck for Moss with that takedown attempt.
Digby Moss seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moss has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moss slips a straight right by Valter.
Moss with a nice calf kick.
Moss tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Valter looks to land a left hand but Moss moved out of range nicely.
Digby Moss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Valter misses the target.
Moss tries to counter with a clinch but Valter shakes him off and moves away.
Moss avoids the body shot from Valter.
Valter takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Valter dives in and grabs Moss's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moss pushes down on Valter's head and hops out.
Moss buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Moss connects with a solid leg kick.
Moss throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Valter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick misses from Moss.
Valter throws a looping overhand right but Moss ducks down to avoid it.
Valter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Moss moves into range and clinches up with Valter.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valter lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valter is working for takedown but Moss is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jemeljans Valter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valter is working for takedown but Moss is calmly controlling the position for now.
Valter stalling.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valter.
Moss goes for a takedown in the clinch but Valter prevents it.
Valter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Valter leaning his opponent against the cage.
Valter dodges an elbow strike from Moss.
Valter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Still in the clinch, Valter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Valter tries for a takedown. No joy.

Moss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Valter rushes Moss and presses him up against the cage.

Moss manages to break the clinch.
Moss buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Valter closes the distance and clinches.

Moss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moss goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Valter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Moss tries to keep at a distance but Valter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jemeljans Valter has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Moss goes for a takedown attempt but Valter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moss manages to avoid it.
Valter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Moss with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moss throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Valter moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Valter.
Valter effectively controlling the action here.
Valter wants to take the fight to the mat but Moss manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Moss is trying to pull guard but Valter has him pressed against the cage.

Moss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Valter takes the fight into the clinch.
Valter will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Moss up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Digby Moss will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A slow jab from Valter misses its intended target.
Moss misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Moss.
Moss throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Valter's waist but Valter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moss off to one side.

Valter closes the distance and pushes Moss back into the cage.
Valter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moss wants a takedown.
Valter's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valter is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Valter will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Moss takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valter wants a takedown.
Moss tries to pull guard but Valter won't allow it.
Jemeljans Valter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Digby Moss.
Moss being controlled against the cage.
Moss tries to pull guard but Valter holds him up against the cage and eventually Moss drops back down to his feet.
Valter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moss backwards.
Valter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Moss is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Moss working aggressively here.
Valter gets underhooks to prevent Moss's takedown attempt.
Valter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moss prevents a takedown attempt there.
Moss prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss trying to control the position but instead, Valter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Moss into the cage.
Moss prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Valter.
Valter cracks Moss with a nice body shot.
Valter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valter tries to score a body lock takedown but Moss shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Valter is looking to take this one to the mat.

Moss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Valter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Moss counters with a big head kick but Valter shrugs it off.
Valter misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valter fails to land with a series of punches.
Valter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Valter closes the distance and clinches.
Valter is trying to drag Moss to the mat but Moss just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Valter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Valter gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Moss regains guard.
Moss really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Valter scoring with some ground and pound.

Moss has an active guard here but Valter has managed to pass into half guard.
Valter stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valter is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Moss is rocked!
Valter lands a big elbow - Moss is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Valter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jemeljans Valter!