PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lonje Moco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lonje Moco has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Moco
vs
Snow

198 cm
47
191 lbs
24 - 32 - 1

186 cm
28
189 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 24 - 32 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lonje Moco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snow!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Snow shoots in but no luck this time.
Moco stuns Snow with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Snow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moco tries to avoid it but Snow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moco to the ground. Moco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Snow closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Moco explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Moco tries to keep at a distance but Snow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Snow wants to take the fight to the mat but Moco manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lonje Moco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snow.
A bit of stalling here from Snow.

Snow has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Moco is trying to keep an underhook but Snow manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Moco keeping hold of Snow's head, controlling as best he can.
Snow wants to take a breather but Moco is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moco tries to roll over but Snow keeps him under control.

Snow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Moco is trying is best to control the position here.
Snow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moco wants to get back to full guard.
Moco gets back to full guard.
Moco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

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.
Moco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Snow trying to control but Moco is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Snow throwing strikes but missing.

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

Moco rushes Snow and presses him up against the cage.
Snow has a couple of punches blocked by Moco.
Snow tries to pull guard but Moco won't allow it.

Snow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Snow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moco defends it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Snow is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Moco's half guard.
Snow trying to pass the guard but Moco defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Snow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Moco is looking for a sweep. Snow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow stalling away here and it's allowed Moco to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Snow postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Moco is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Snow, into his guard.

Snow wants to sweep here but Moco controlling him for the moment.
Snow is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Snow throwing shots but Moco is blocking nicely.

Snow is looking for a kimura here.

Snow is looking for submissions but instead, Moco has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jon Snow will probably get the nod.
That's time! Moco's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Snow shoots and misses
and Moco counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Snow fails with the takedown
and Snow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Moco clinches up against the cage.
Snow with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Snow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moco wants to take the fight to the mat but Snow manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Moco tries to score a body lock takedown but Snow shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Snow misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow leaning against his opponent.
Snow connects with a knee to the head.
Moco wants to break free but Snow has control.
Moco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Snow.
Lonje Moco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snow.
Snow is trying to stall.
Snow is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moco tries to land knees in the clinch but Snow avoids the damage to the body.
Moco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snow throws a punch but it's blocked by Moco.
Snow content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Snow misses with a punch on the inside.
Moco presses Snow against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Moco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Moco gets underhooks to prevent Snow's takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Snow takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Snow swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moco has Snow pushed against the cage.
Snow is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moco pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Snow is fighting off a takedown attempt but Moco is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Snow to the mat. Snow regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Snow working a defensive guard but Moco manages to pass into side control anyway.
Snow is trying to work for a sweep but Moco has mounted him!
Moco trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Snow tries to reverse the position but Moco maintains control.
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!
Moco sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Moco controlling the position easily from mount.
Snow is working to get back to half guard.
Moco content just to control the position here.
Snow is working to get back to half guard.
Moco controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow is working to get back to half guard.
Moco wants to control the pace but Snow is squirming around nicely.
Snow regains half guard.
Snow is trying to stand up here but Moco is controlling him well.
Snow wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snow is staying active underneath Moco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Snow regains full guard. Nicely done.
Snow trying to keep a closed guard but Moco is proving a slippery customer.
Moco looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lonje Moco dominated that second round.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Snow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moco pinned against the cage. Moco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moco tries to counter by clinching up but Snow breaks away and moves out of range.
Moco leaves Snow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Snow gets tackled into the cage by Moco. Moco maintains the clinch.
Moco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Snow has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Moco seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Snow can turn it around.

Snow has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Moco is trying to keep an underhook but Snow manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moco works his way to full guard. Good work.
Snow is looking to work some ground and pound but Moco has wrist control.
Snow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Snow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Snow trying to control but Moco is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moco has Snow pulled in close to control his posture.
Moco is trying to keep Snow in close.
Moco is adopting a defensive guard.
Moco'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 has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Snow dives in and grabs Moco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moco pushes down on Snow's head and hops out.
Lonje Moco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snow.
Moco stuffs the takedown attempt from Snow. Snow gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Moco misses the target.
Jon Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Snow misses with a takedown
and Moco counters with a right hand to the body.
Moco misses with a double jab.

Moco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Snow, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Moco.
Moco will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Snow up against the cage.
Snow misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moco.
Snow has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Moco after a bit of a struggle.
Snow is trying to drag Moco to the mat but Moco just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Moco is stalling here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snow is pressed up against the cage. Moco has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Snow down to the mat. Snow avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

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

Snow's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Snow shoots in but Moco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moco is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

Moco clinches up with Snow and pushes him back against the cage.
Snow has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Moco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Snow blocks a body shot from Moco.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Moco has hold of one of Snow's legs. Snow is fighting the takedown attempt but Moco gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Moco seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Moco is pushing down on Snow's leg trying to pass to half guard. Snow is fighting to maintain full guard but Moco has managed to sneak the leg through.
Moco wants to take a breather but Snow is having none of it.
Moco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snow can do to turn this around?

Moco is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snow has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moco is working away from the top position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lonje Moco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moco has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lonje Moco!