PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tavares Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Helge Moskvil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Cruz
vs
Helge Moskvil

175 cm
22
179 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
176 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tavares Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jan Helge Moskvil!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moskvil blocks a head kick by Cruz.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cruz, right into the meat.
Cruz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Moskvil looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cruz wants to stand and escape but Moskvil is having none of it.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Moskvil from controlling successfully.

Moskvil postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cruz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Moskvil, into his guard.
Moskvil looks gassed!
Cruz wants to get up but he can't break Moskvil's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Moskvil controlling Cruz's posture.
Cruz tries to stand but Moskvil is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moskvil trying to control the position.
Moskvil tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cruz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cruz.
Tavares Cruz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moskvil is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Moskvil avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cruz throws a nice head kick!
Moskvil shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cruz but Cruz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cruz throws a leg kick which misses Moskvil's front leg but catches the back leg as Moskvil tries to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws a nice looking combination but Moskvil bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cruz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cruz throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz digs a good hook to Moskvil's body.
Cruz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moskvil tries to move into range but Cruz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A head kick from Cruz lands but Moskvil takes it in his stride.
Cruz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Cruz lands a big head kick that sends Moskvil tumbling to the mat! Cruz takes a step backwards and waves Moskvil back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Moskvil is rocked!
Cruz feints a jab and as Moskvil dips his head, Cruz unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Moskvil right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Moskvil falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Cruz smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tavares Cruz!