PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Moskvil Mathisen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Gannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Moskvil Mathisen
vs
Gannon

193 cm
22
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
22
248 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jan Moskvil Mathisen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kyle Gannon!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moskvil Mathisen throws a head kick that misses.
Moskvil Mathisen is looking to clinch but Gannon is avoiding it.
Jab, jab by Gannon - just one landing.
Gannon looks to land a combination but Moskvil Mathisen avoids it well.

Moskvil Mathisen clinches.
Moskvil Mathisen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gannon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gannon tries to break the clinch but Moskvil Mathisen is controlling the position.
Moskvil Mathisen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gannon just stands there and leans against the cage.

Moskvil Mathisen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moskvil Mathisen slips a jab and a cross from Gannon.
Gannon looks to land a combination but Moskvil Mathisen avoids it well.
Gannon misses with a series of wild punches.
Gannon throws a nice looking combination but Moskvil Mathisen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moskvil Mathisen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Moskvil Mathisen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gannon.
Moskvil Mathisen dodges the punch combination from Gannon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gannon connects with a crisp jab.
Gannon throws a series of punches but Moskvil Mathisen moves out of range.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gannon has eaten all the pies!
Moskvil Mathisen is looking to clinch but Gannon is avoiding it.
Moskvil Mathisen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gannon misses with the combination.
Gannon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gannon throws a right and a left that Moskvil Mathisen avoids nicely.
Gannon lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gannon misses with a double jab.
Gannon misses with a two punch combination.
Gannon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gannon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Moskvil Mathisen's head.
Moskvil Mathisen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gannon but Gannon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Moskvil Mathisen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gannon connects with a jab.
Moskvil Mathisen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gannon tries to bum rush Moskvil Mathisen with a series of wild strikes but Moskvil Mathisen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moskvil Mathisen walks into a stiff left hand from Gannon.
Moskvil Mathisen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gannon looks to land a combination but Moskvil Mathisen avoids it well.
Gannon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moskvil Mathisen wants to clinch.
Gannon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moskvil Mathisen.
Gannon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gannon lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gannon.
Kyle Gannon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moskvil Mathisen is breathing heavily.
Gannon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gannon throws a nice looking combination but Moskvil Mathisen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moskvil Mathisen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moskvil Mathisen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gannon.
Gannon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moskvil Mathisen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gannon as he avoids it easily.
Gannon throws a series of strikes that have Moskvil Mathisen backpedaling.
Gannon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gannon lands a jab to Moskvil Mathisen's midsection.
Gannon tries to bum rush Moskvil Mathisen with a series of wild strikes but Moskvil Mathisen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kyle Gannon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Gannon does no damage.
Gannon looks to land a combination. Moskvil Mathisen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gannon throws a nice looking combination but Moskvil Mathisen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Moskvil Mathisen. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Gannon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gannon lunges at Moskvil Mathisen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Moskvil Mathisen's hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Gannon scores with a four punch combination!
Gannon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gannon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gannon misses with a wild combination.
Gannon throws a series of strikes that have Moskvil Mathisen backpedaling.
Moskvil Mathisen slips a jab and a cross from Gannon.
Donk. Gannon catches Moskvil Mathisen right on the button with a cross.
Gannon is working the combinations to good effect here.
Gannon scores with a nice right hand.
Moskvil Mathisen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moskvil Mathisen takes one on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gannon lands a jab.
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!
No joy there for Gannon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Gannon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Moskvil Mathisen delivers a nice body kick.
Gannon digs a good hook to Moskvil Mathisen's body.
Some wild striking there from Gannon.
Jan Moskvil Mathisen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Gannon. No joy for Moskvil Mathisen on that attempt.
Moskvil Mathisen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gannon pinned against the cage. Gannon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice shot lands for Gannon.
Gannon throws a nice looking combination but Moskvil Mathisen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Gannon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gannon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gannon scores with a jab to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gannon connects with a single shot there.
Gannon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gannon looks to land a combination but Moskvil Mathisen avoids it well.
Moskvil Mathisen is looking to clinch but Gannon is avoiding it.
Gannon misses with a series of wild punches.
Gannon lands a jab to the nose.
Gannon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gannon tries to bum rush Moskvil Mathisen with a series of wild strikes but Moskvil Mathisen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moskvil Mathisen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gannon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gannon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gannon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Donk. Gannon catches Moskvil Mathisen right on the button with a cross.
Nice takedown defense from Gannon. No joy for Moskvil Mathisen on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Moskvil Mathisen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gannon throws a right and a left that Moskvil Mathisen avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Gannon misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gannon throws a right hand that Moskvil Mathisen ducks under and follows up with a left that Moskvil Mathisen also avoids with ease.
Gannon misses with a wild combination.
Moskvil Mathisen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gannon defends it nicely.
Moskvil Mathisen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gannon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gannon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gannon throws a right and a left that Moskvil Mathisen avoids nicely.
Gannon tests Moskvil Mathisen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gannon tries to bum rush Moskvil Mathisen with a series of wild strikes but Moskvil Mathisen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gannon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gannon's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gannon duly obliges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gannon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gannon lands a head shot.
Gannon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gannon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moskvil Mathisen's head backwards.
Kyle Gannon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gannon swinging wildly here.
Gannon misses with a double jab.
Gannon looks to land a combination. Moskvil Mathisen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Moskvil Mathisen tries to clinch but Gannon is having none of it.
Gannon throws a shot to the body.
Moskvil Mathisen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gannon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moskvil Mathisen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Moskvil Mathisen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moskvil Mathisen moves forwards but Gannon connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moskvil Mathisen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gannon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moskvil Mathisen.
Gannon lands a nice shot to the body.
Moskvil Mathisen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gannon stalks Moskvil Mathisen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Moskvil Mathisen's face. Moskvil Mathisen staggers backwards, shaken.
Gannon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moskvil Mathisen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moskvil Mathisen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gannon lands a jab-cross combination.
Moskvil Mathisen misses with a looping right.
Gannon lands with a nice combination. Moskvil Mathisen backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Gannon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Gannon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gannon swinging wildly here.
Gannon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gannon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Moskvil Mathisen throws a push kick but Gannon slaps the foot to one side.
A left and a right from Gannon both land. Nice combination.
Gannon misses with a series of wild punches.
Gannon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gannon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moskvil Mathisen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gannon misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gannon misses with a two punch combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Gannon scores with a four punch combination!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gannon misses with the combination.
A combination from Gannon does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Moskvil Mathisen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moskvil Mathisen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Moskvil Mathisen looks for a takedown but Gannon sprawls well.
Gannon throws a combination that misses

and Moskvil Mathisen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gannon won't be happy with that.
Moskvil Mathisen tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Gannon wants to get back to his feet but Moskvil Mathisen drags him back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moskvil Mathisen is looking to take a break and control but Gannon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Moskvil Mathisen tries to stand but Gannon is controlling his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moskvil Mathisen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gannon keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gannon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Moskvil Mathisen asserts his dominance and retains side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jan Moskvil Mathisen.
I think Gannon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Gannon!