PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Moses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Cury (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.

Moses
vs
Cury

185 cm
18
198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
24
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

Bullet Proof System

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Edwin Moses!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arthur Cury!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moses blocks a head kick by Cury.
Moses goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Moses doesn't manage to clinch there - Cury circles away.
Moses misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Moses.
Cury connects with a high kick.

It looks like Edwin Moses has been cut.
Moses tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cury sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moses somewhat.
Cury only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Moses looks for the body kick but Cury saw that one coming.
Cury throws a head kick that misses.
Cury connects with a right hand. Moses shakes it off.
Cury pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good shot there by Moses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cury displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moses throws out the jab.
Cury moves out of range of the strikes.
Moses tries to clinch up.
Cury pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moses fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cury throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moses misses with a head kick.
Moses thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moses shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cury sprawls well. Cury wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moses gets slowly back to his feet.
Cury throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Moses's head.
Moses motions for Cury to come forward. Moses throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moses. Cury does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Cury on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Moses smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cury keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edwin Moses. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moses throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cury's waist but Cury gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moses off to one side.
Cury throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cury tests Moses's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moses is looking to chop away at Cury's legs.
Arthur Cury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cury moves away from the strike by Moses.
Moses misses with a leg kick.
Moses throws a lazy right hand but Cury sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cury. Moses does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moses walks into a straight right hand from Cury.
Moses walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cury checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Moses shoots for a takedown but Cury saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Moses misses with a head kick.
Moses tries to clinch up but Cury circles away and keeps his distance.
Moses bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edwin Moses seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cury, right into the meat.
Moses misses with a head kick.
Cury scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Moses just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moses throws a head kick but Cury moves out of range.
Moses is looking to land body kicks.
Cury throws a fast counter high kick but Moses manages to duck under it in time.
Cury pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moses is looking for a counter combo.
A low kick from Moses is predictable there
and Cury counters with a stiff right hand.
Cury throws a lazy right hand but Moses sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cury throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Moses's head.
Cury tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cury takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cury defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moses.
Cury throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moses avoids the head kick by Cury.
Moses takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cury moves out of range as Moses throws a body kick.
Cury scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moses doesn't seem bothered though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cury.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Cury.
Cury looks winded!
Moses tries a head kick but it misses.
Moses misses with a wild combination.
Moses misses the shot to the body.
Cury leaves Moses with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moses misses with a straight right.
Moses swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moses tried to score with a low kick but Cury checks it.
Moses throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cury counters with a head kick.
Cury throws a head kick that half lands.
Moses throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Moses throws a low kick, looking for Cury's leg but Cury calmly moves out of range.
Cury takes a swing at Moses's ribcage but misses.
Cury is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Cury dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edwin Moses's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Moses needs to keep his hands up - Cury had a free shot at his head there.
Cury has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cury throws a sloppy head kick and Moses moves out of range easily.
Moses throws out a leg kick but Cury moves out of range and Moses only half commits.
Cury raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Moses shoots and misses
and Cury counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arthur Cury seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moses thows a leg kick but Cury checks it
and Cury counters with an outside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moses, as that shot connected.
Cury uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moses.
Moses tries to clinch but Cury moves out of range.
Cury replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Moses blocks it well.
Moses throws a leg kick
enabling Cury to counter with a crisp jab.
Cury waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moses.
Moses fails with the takedown

and Cury moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Cury.
Moses goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cury prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edwin Moses. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Cury breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cury goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cury waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moses.
Cury keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Moses is rocked!
The fighters circle, before Cury throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Moses's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Cury lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Arthur Cury!