PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Mosey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hidetoshi Nakata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mosey
vs
Nakata

179 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
182 lbs
9 - 6 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eric Mosey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hidetoshi Nakata!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakata doesn't manage to clinch there - Mosey circles away.
Mosey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakata manages to avoid it.

Nakata gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Nakata has his foot on Mosey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mosey works his way back into a safe position though.

Nakata is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mosey 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.
Mosey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nakata's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mosey passes into half guard.
Mosey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mosey passes into side control, despite Nakata's attempt to control the position.
Nakata is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mosey has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mosey tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mosey controlling from side mount.
Nakata stops Mosey from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Nakata's face as Mosey controls the position.
Nakata tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nakata wants to control but Mosey postures up.
Nakata is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Mosey politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mosey prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nakata manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nakata is looking for a sweep. Mosey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nakata trying to control but Mosey postures up.

Nakata is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mosey pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mosey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mosey wants to control but Nakata is keeping him busy.

Nakata looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mosey is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Eric Mosey.
A telegraphed right hand from Mosey misses the target.

Mosey looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nakata is staying active underneath Mosey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mosey in particular looking to stall.
Mosey is looking to advance position but Nakata won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mosey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Nakata actively working from the bottom here.
Nakata wants to control but Mosey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nakata is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mosey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mosey's back!
Nakata avoiding Mosey 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mosey defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nakata's arms.

Nakata is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mosey knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mosey for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Mosey dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mosey shoots for a double leg takedown but Nakata sprawls well. He's pushed Mosey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Mosey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Nakata is trying to escape the mount.
Mosey controlling from mount.
Nakata is trying to escape the mount.
Mosey controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakata tries to reverse the position but Mosey maintains control.
Mosey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nakata is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mosey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nakata is squirming around, avoiding Mosey's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mosey controlling from the full mount.
Mosey's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Eric Mosey just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Nakata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mosey.

Mosey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nakata knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nakata wants to control but Mosey postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakata manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mosey's best efforts.
Nakata is not content to let Mosey control the position.
Mosey passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nakata!
Mosey wants to take his opponent's back but Nakata doesn't allow it.
Mosey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mosey prevents Nakata from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nakata tries to control Mosey's body but Mosey pushes him off. Nakata squirms to his side and now Mosey has his back!
Nakata trying to control the action but Mosey just sinks the hooks in.
Nakata covering up well and avoiding damage.
Mosey is landing with strikes from the back.
Mosey is trying to stick to Nakata's back but Nakata is turning into Mosey. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mosey's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nakata.
Nakata throws a strike but Mosey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mosey slips nicely into half guard.
Nakata tries to get to full guard but Mosey has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Mosey dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Mosey gets a takedown into half guard.
Nakata is staying active underneath Mosey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nakata tries to roll over but Mosey keeps him under control.
Mosey is taking a breather. Nakata says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mosey stops Nakata from getting back to his feet.

Nakata looking for submissions off his back.
Mosey takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nakata takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nakata is in trouble now - Mosey has advanced to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakata tries to lock up and control but Mosey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mosey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nakata is looking to escape.
Nakata tries to hold on but Mosey postures up.
Mosey prevents Nakata from getting the reversal.
Mosey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nakata wants to control but Mosey is having none of it.
Nakata is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nakata prevents Mosey from taking his back.
Mosey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Mosey has hold of Nakata's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Nakata manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nakata is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mosey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mosey avoids the attempt from Nakata to control.
Nakata might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mosey kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mosey prevents Nakata from getting the reversal.
Nakata is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mosey controlling his opponent.

Mosey with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's four 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.
Mosey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nakata is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mosey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nakata is looking to escape.
Nakata really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hidetoshi Nakata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mosey controlling the pace for now.
Eric Mosey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Mosey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mosey, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Mosey!