PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Moskvil Mathisen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Doe
vs
Moskvil Mathisen

220 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
22
240 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Doe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jan Moskvil Mathisen!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moskvil Mathisen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Moskvil Mathisen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Moskvil Mathisen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moskvil Mathisen.
Doe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Moskvil Mathisen has a takedown stuffed.
John Doe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Moskvil Mathisen.
Moskvil Mathisen tries to clinch up.
Doe blocks a head kick by Moskvil Mathisen.
Moskvil Mathisen tries to land a front kick but Doe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Doe gets caught flat footed, as Moskvil Mathisen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Doe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Doe working a defensive guard here.
Moskvil Mathisen advances position into side control!
Doe is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Doe is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Moskvil Mathisen stands up and beckons Doe to his feet.
Moskvil Mathisen looks gassed!
Doe shoots in but no luck this time.
Doe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moskvil Mathisen defends it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doe. Moskvil Mathisen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moskvil Mathisen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Doe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moskvil Mathisen gets a takedown into half guard.
Moskvil Mathisen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Moskvil Mathisen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Doe!
Doe wants to hold on but Moskvil Mathisen pushes him away.
Moskvil Mathisen landing strikes, looking to finish!

Moskvil Mathisen looking to secure an arm triangle but Doe defends it well.
Doe can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moskvil Mathisen controlling the position easily from mount.
Doe is in all sorts of trouble here.
Moskvil Mathisen tries to control but Doe wriggling away.
Moskvil Mathisen controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Moskvil Mathisen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Moskvil Mathisen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A head kick from Moskvil Mathisen lands but Doe takes it in his stride.

Moskvil Mathisen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Moskvil Mathisen tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

Moskvil Mathisen decides to stand up, so the ref orders Doe to his feet.
Moskvil Mathisen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Doe is fending him off so far but Moskvil Mathisen persists. Nope, Doe circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moskvil Mathisen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Doe closes the distance but Moskvil Mathisen moves to the side

and Moskvil Mathisen counters with a takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe is pushing Moskvil Mathisen's head away, looking to escape. Moskvil Mathisen manages to hold on to the position though.
Doe can't do much from the bottom here.
Doe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Doe can't do much from the bottom here.
Doe is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Doe is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moskvil Mathisen is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Doe will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Doe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Moskvil Mathisen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Doe as he jumps to the side.

Moskvil Mathisen clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe has Moskvil Mathisen pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moskvil Mathisen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Moskvil Mathisen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Doe smiles and moves away.
John Doe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Moskvil Mathisen.
Doe thows a body shot but no joy.

Moskvil Mathisen clinches with his opponent.
Doe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Moskvil Mathisen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Doe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Moskvil Mathisen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Doe uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Doe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Moskvil Mathisen is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Doe, into his guard.
Doe wants to improve his position but instead Moskvil Mathisen has moved into half guard.
Doe trying to control but Moskvil Mathisen postures up.
Moskvil Mathisen controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Moskvil Mathisen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Moskvil Mathisen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moskvil Mathisen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Doe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Moskvil Mathisen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Doe fails with a takedown attempt.
Moskvil Mathisen misses with a takedown attempt

and Doe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Doe.
John Doe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Moskvil Mathisen.

Doe gets control of Moskvil Mathisen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Doe will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doe is trying to keep Moskvil Mathisen in close.
Moskvil Mathisen preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moskvil Mathisen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doe working a defensive guard here.
Doe looking for a sweep. Not yet Doe, not yet.

Moskvil Mathisen gets to his feet. Doe looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Moskvil Mathisen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Doe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Moskvil Mathisen's guard.
Moskvil Mathisen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Doe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doe looking to sit in guard and control but Moskvil Mathisen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moskvil Mathisen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Doe's guard.

Doe wriggles free and stands up.
Jan Moskvil Mathisen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moskvil Mathisen circles away from the clinch attempt

and Moskvil Mathisen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doe wants to improve his position but Moskvil Mathisen is controlling well.
Doe is trying to maintain the position but Moskvil Mathisen is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moskvil Mathisen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Moskvil Mathisen. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Doe trying to control but Moskvil Mathisen postures up.
Moskvil Mathisen passes to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Doe tries to control the position but Moskvil Mathisen now has his back.
Moskvil Mathisen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Moskvil Mathisen is trying to stick to Doe's back but Doe is turning into Moskvil Mathisen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Moskvil Mathisen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Doe.
John Doe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jan Moskvil Mathisen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Doe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moskvil Mathisen is keeping the position for now.
Doe looking to sit in guard and control but Moskvil Mathisen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Doe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Moskvil Mathisen passes into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jan Moskvil Mathisen.
Well Moskvil Mathisen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Moskvil Mathisen!