PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Moder (ranked 2045 p4p, 1593 weight class) and Yannick Sakala (ranked 255 p4p, 203 weight class). Sakala has chosen Pole Pole as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Moder
vs
Sakala

194 cm
24
251
6 - 3 - 0

193 cm
26
242
10 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

NARCOS
Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers -160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jan Moder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yannick Sakala!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moder throws a body punch but Sakala moves out of range.
Moder throws the left hand but Sakala avoids the punch easily.
Sakala is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sakala staying out of range there.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sakala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moder.
Sakala slips under a jab.
Moder fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sakala.
Moder lands with a right hand.
Sakala takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moder throws a body shot but no joy.
Moder goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sakala with the counter takedown but Moder avoids it easily.
Jan Moder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moder.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Moder.
Sakala slips under a jab.
And Sakala tries to counter it with a takedown but Moder pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sakala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakala feints the counter takedown.
Moder looks to score with a jab to the body but Sakala is just out of range.
Moder missing with a left hand there. Sakala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sakala is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Moder throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And Sakala tries to counter it with a takedown but Moder pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Moder throws a head kick that misses.
Sakala tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Moder misses with a straight left.
Moder works the jab nicely.
Moder throws out a loose jab but Sakala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Moder misses the jab.
Sakala feints the counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moder looks to throw the jab but Sakala is out of range.
Sakala drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moder defends it well.
We've been told by Moder's head coaches at Brotherhood MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Moder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sakala slips a jab from Moder.
Moder looks to land a left hand but Sakala moved out of range nicely.
And Sakala tries to counter it with a takedown but Moder pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Moder misses with a wild body shot.
Sakala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sakala is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
An inside leg kick lands from Moder.
Moder scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moder misses with a hook.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Moder misses with a straight right.
Sakala slips a straight right by Moder.
Sakala with the counter takedown but Moder avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moder attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sakala tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Moder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moder jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Moder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakala.
Sakala drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moder defends it well.
Moder throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab from Moder misses.
And Sakala tries to counter it with a takedown but Moder pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Moder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sakala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moder throws out the jab.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jan Moder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moder misses with an uppercut. Sakala saw that one coming.
Sakala is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sakala defending well as Moder loads up on a big left hand.
Sakala tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moder throws a shot from downtown. Sakala moves away and avoids it.
Sakala with the counter takedown but Moder avoids it easily.
A left lands for Moder.
Moder loads up on a big right hand but Sakala slips the punch.
Moder looks to land a left hand but Sakala moved out of range nicely.
Moder swings for the body but Sakala moves out of range.
A big right from Moder misses.
Moder looks to land a combination but Sakala avoids it well.
Good shot there by Moder.
Moder is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sakala ducks under a wild hook from Moder.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Moder misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Moder dominated that 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.

A slow jab from Moder misses its intended target.
Sakala with the counter takedown but Moder avoids it easily.
Moder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moder throws an overhand right that lands on Sakala's shoulder, as Sakala tries to avoid the shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Sakala might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Moder has got the better of the exchanges.
Moder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Moder!
Moder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakala.
Sakala defending well as Moder loads up on a big left hand.
Sakala tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Moder misses its intended target.
Sakala with the counter takedown but Moder avoids it easily.
Sakala moves away from the strike by Moder.
Moder bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sakala's head backwards.
Moder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Sakala tries to counter it with a takedown but Moder pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moder.
Jan Moder is winning the standup battle so far.
Moder misses the jab.
Sakala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moder tries to work over Sakala's front leg with a kick but Sakala checks it.
Sakala tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Moder misses with a straight left.
Sakala displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moder throws out the jab.
Sakala drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moder defends it well.
Sakala defending well as Moder loads up on a big left hand.
Sakala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moder.
And Sakala tries to counter it with a takedown but Moder pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sakala slips a jab and a cross from Moder.
Sakala with the counter takedown but Moder avoids it easily.
Yannick Sakala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakala was well out of range. Poor timing from Moder.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moder.
Sakala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sakala feints the counter takedown.
Moder misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moder darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Moder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Moder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sakala can do to turn this around?
Sakala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakala with the counter takedown but Moder avoids it easily.
No joy there for Moder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moder throws a body punch but Sakala moves out of range.
Sakala with the counter takedown but Moder avoids it easily.
Moder misses with a looping left.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakala tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Moder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakala.
Sakala with the counter takedown but Moder avoids it easily.
Moder misses with an uppercut.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sakala ducks under a wild hook from Moder.
Sakala tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Moder throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sakala.
Sakala feints the counter takedown.
Sakala ducks under a wild hook from Moder.
Sakala drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moder defends it well.
Moder pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moder misses with an uppercut

so Sakala counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sakala wants to stand but Moder is controlling his posture from full guard.
Moder is looking to stand up but Sakala isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakala trying to stand up but can't free himself from Moder's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moder is on top in guard.

Moder works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moder is keen to just control but Sakala is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakala pushes Moder off looking to stand but Moder dives back in and keeps control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Moder dominated that second round.
That's time! Moder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Sakala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moder.
Sakala tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sakala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moder.
Sakala moves out of range as Moder throws a body kick.
Sakala drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moder defends it well.
Sakala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Moder takes a swing at Sakala's ribcage but misses.
Moder misses with an uppercut.
Moder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moder throws an overhand right that lands on Sakala's shoulder, as Sakala tries to avoid the shot.
Sakala slips a jab from Moder.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sakala ducks under a wild hook from Moder.
Moder missing with a left hand there. Sakala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moder throws a series of punches but Sakala avoids them all with ease.
Sakala is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Moder looks to throw the jab but Sakala is out of range.
Sakala drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moder defends it well.
Moder misses with a straight left.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Moder tries a low kick but Sakala avoids it.
Sakala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Moder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moder throws out a loose jab but Sakala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakala tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Moder attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Moder connects with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moder misses with a hook. Sakala ducked under it nicely.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Moder shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jab from Moder.
A swing and a miss from Moder.
And Sakala tries to counter it with a takedown but Moder pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Moder throws a looping overhand right but Sakala ducks down to avoid it.
Moder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sakala.
Moder throws a low kick, looking for Sakala's leg but Sakala calmly moves out of range.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sakala moves away from the strike by Moder.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Moder misses with a body shot.
Sakala tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big left from Moder misses.
Jan Moder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moder lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Moder throws out a loose jab but Sakala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakala feints the counter takedown.
Moder scores with a head kick. Sakala tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Moder looks to land a right hand but Sakala moved out of range.
Moder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sakala avoids a kick to the body.
And Sakala tries to counter it with a takedown but Moder pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Moder connects with an inside leg kick.
Sakala takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Moder scores with a decent looking hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakala moves away.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Moder throws out a powerful jab.
Moder misses with a straight right.
Moder misses with a looping left.
Sakala slips under a jab.
Sakala feints the counter takedown.
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!
Sakala slips a jab and a cross from Moder.
And Sakala tries to counter it with a takedown but Moder pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Moder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakala moves away.
Sakala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big left from Moder misses.
And Sakala tries to counter it with a takedown but Moder pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Moder fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sakala is out of range.
And Sakala tries to counter it with a takedown but Moder pushes his down on his head and steps out.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Moder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moder 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Moder!
After winning the bout, Jan Moder thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.