PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Moxon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Stann (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!

Moxon
vs
Stann

190 cm
37
194 lbs
18 - 17 - 1

180 cm
35
199 lbs
18 - 17 - 2

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Steel Penn's All 160

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 18 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jonathan Moxon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Stann!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moxon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moxon dodges the punch combination from Stann.
Stann fails to land with a series of punches.
Stann scores with a body shot.
Stann ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stann displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moxon.
Stann closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Moxon throws an overhand right that lands on Stann's shoulder, as Stann tries to avoid the shot.
Moxon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stann.
Stann lands with a good body shot.
Moxon blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Stann.
Moxon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Moxon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stann scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moxon doesn't seem bothered though.
Moxon misses with an uppercut.
Moxon missing with a left hand there. Stann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stann misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Moxon does no damage.
Jonathan Moxon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moxon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Moxon scores with a nice head shot.
Dan Stann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moxon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moxon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Moxon throws a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Moxon - just one landing.
Stann connects with a body shot.
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!
Moxon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stann manages to avoid it.
Moxon throws an overhand right that lands on Stann's shoulder, as Stann tries to avoid the shot.
Moxon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Moxon swinging wildly here.
Stann misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moxon.
Moxon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stann backs up against the cage.
Stann scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Moxon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stann is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Moxon rather than just go for the knockout.
Stann looks to land a right hand but Moxon moved out of range.

Moxon gets a double leg takedown into Stann's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stann keeping full guard, as Moxon tries to pass.
Moxon pushing down on Stann's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Moxon is trying to control the action in half guard but Stann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Moxon is trying to work for a kimura but Stann is defending well.
Stann wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stann is staying active underneath Moxon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stann is looking to escape.
Moxon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Moxon stops Stann from getting back to his feet.
Stann won't allow Moxon to pass to mount.

Moxon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Moxon is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moxon stops Stann from getting back to his feet.
Stann won't allow Moxon to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Moxon is working for a submission of some sort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stann wants to get back to his feet.
Moxon trying to mount his opponent but Stann defends it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Moxon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stann defends it well.

Stann kicks off Moxon and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dan Stann will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Moxon shoots in and bounces Stann off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stann is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moxon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stann keeping full guard, as Moxon tries to pass.
Moxon throwing strikes from guard but Stann blocks nicely.
Moxon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stann wants to stand and escape but Moxon is having none of it.
Moxon passes Stann's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stann tries to kick Moxon off but Moxon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jonathan Moxon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Stann is defending against the submission attempts here by Moxon.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moxon wants to work for an arm triangle but Stann is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Moxon seems to be looking for submissions.
Stann is looking to escape.
Stann is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Moxon wants to pass to mount but Stann is defending the position.

Stann pushes Moxon off and gets back to his feet.
Moxon lands a jab-cross combination.
Moxon tries to land a leg kick but Stann saw it coming and moves away.
Dan Stann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moxon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moxon takes one on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moxon throws a hook but Stann blocks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stann looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Moxon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moxon throws an elbow but Stann slips to the side and avoids it well.
Stann pushes Moxon away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Moxon gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Moxon tries for a kimura but Stann is defending well.
An elbow from Moxon crashes against the mat.

Moxon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stann wants to get back to his feet but Moxon drags him back down.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stann is breathing heavily.

Moxon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Moxon tries for a kimura but Stann is defending well.

Moxon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stann, who protects the arm well.
Stann wants to get back to his feet but Moxon drags him back down.
Moxon tries to advance to mount but Stann denies him.
Stann is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Moxon asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moxon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Moxon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stann is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Stann bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moxon feints a jab promting Stann to slip. Moxon then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stann slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Moxon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Moxon lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Moxon dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Moxon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moxon tries to land a leg kick but Stann saw it coming and moves away.
Moxon connects with a looping right hand.
Moxon throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Stann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moxon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stann scores with a body shot.
Moxon misses with a jab to the body
and Stann counters with a stiff right hand.
Moxon misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stann throws a looping overhand right but Moxon ducks down to avoid it.
Moxon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stann swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Moxon.
Stann's corner calls for a 1-2. Stann obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stann takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Moxon takes a swing at Stann's ribcage but misses.
Stann misses with a series of wild punches.
Moxon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Moxon connects with a body shot.
Moxon blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moxon dodges the punch combination from Stann.
Moxon scores with a three punch combo!
Stann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stann throws a series of punches but Moxon moves out of range.
Moxon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stann checks it well.
Moxon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stann is able to avoid easily.
Moxon throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Moxon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stann.
Jonathan Moxon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moxon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stann defends it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moxon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moxon somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Moxon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxon shoots in looking for a takedown but Stann manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moxon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Moxon misses with a straight right.
Moxon throws a shot from downtown. Stann moves away and avoids it.
Stann gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stann scores with a jab.
Stann looks to land a left hand but Moxon moved out of range nicely.
Stann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stann wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moxon throws a chopping leg kick but Stann manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Moxon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Moxon fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stann is out of range.
Moxon misses with a straight right.
Stann checks the leg kick nicely there.
Stann misses with a straight right.
Moxon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stann throws a nice looking combination but Moxon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moxon shoots in for a double leg but Stann sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dan Stann.
I think Stann 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!