PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Moder (ranked 844 p4p, 1698 weight class) and Theros Ironfeld (ranked 95 p4p, 175 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Moder
vs
Ironfeld

194 cm
30
251
14 - 10 - 0

195 cm
31
275
20 - 18 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Knockout power

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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 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jan Moder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theros Ironfeld!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironfeld misses the body punch
and Moder counters with an outside leg kick.
Moder connects with the punch.
Moder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Ironfeld closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Moder did well to prevent Ironfeld getting side control.

Moder manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Moder swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Moder throws a sloppy head kick and Ironfeld moves out of range easily.
Ironfeld misses with an uppercut. Moder saw that one coming.
It looked like Moder was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ironfeld.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ironfeld scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Moder takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Moder lands with a hook. Ironfeld tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ironfeld lands a head shot.
Ironfeld looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

It looks like Theros Ironfeld has been cut.
Ironfeld throws a lazy right hand but Moder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A lazy left from Ironfeld finds it's target.
Moder lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ironfeld throws a shot from downtown. Moder moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moder. Ironfeld does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ironfeld changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ironfeld has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ironfeld chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Moder can pounce on him.
A telegraphed right hand from Moder misses the target.

Ironfeld closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ironfeld lands in his opponent's guard.
Ironfeld cracks Moder with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ironfeld throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moder avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ironfeld slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Moder seems keen to control Ironfeld's posture.
Moder working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ironfeld.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ironfeld is looking to work some ground and pound but Moder has wrist control.
Ironfeld wants to control from the top but Moder keeps moving.
Moder looking for a sweep. Not yet Moder, not yet.
Ironfeld working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moder controls Ironfeld momentarily but Ironfeld frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Moder wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ironfeld thuds a left hand into Moder's body.
Jan Moder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ironfeld throws a lazy right hand but Moder sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ironfeld loads up on a big right hand but Moder slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ironfeld manages to avoid it.
Moder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Moder displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ironfeld.
Moder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ironfeld misses with a body shot.
Moder misses with a body shot.
Moder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moder ducks under a wild hook from Ironfeld.
Moder just misses with a punch to the body.
Moder throws a body shot but no joy.
Ironfeld misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moder scores with a nice strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ironfeld misses with a double jab.
Ironfeld jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moder looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ironfeld throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ironfeld swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moder works Ironfeld's body with a nice hook.
Moder moves away from the strike by Ironfeld.
Ironfeld throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moder tries a head kick but it misses.
Ironfeld misses with a takedown
and Moder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jan Moder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theros Ironfeld.
Ironfeld misses with a few strikes there.
Moder fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ironfeld on the side of the head.
Moder jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jan Moder will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Theros Ironfeld's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Moder is looking to clinch but Ironfeld is avoiding it.
Ironfeld keeps the fight on the outside.
Ironfeld with the counter takedown but Moder avoids it easily.
Ironfeld displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moder throws out the jab.
Ironfeld is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ironfeld connects with a nice looking jab.
Ironfeld checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Moder doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ironfeld takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ironfeld takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ironfeld throws a shot from downtown. Moder moves away and avoids it.
Ironfeld misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Moder on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jan Moder is winning the standup battle so far.
Ironfeld uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Moder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moder throws a jab but it's blocked by Ironfeld.
Moder throws a lazy right hand but Ironfeld sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Ironfeld finds it's way through Moder's defenses.
Moder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ironfeld swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ironfeld lands a slapping body shot.
Ironfeld defending well as Moder loads up on a big left hand.
Moder missing with a left hand there. Ironfeld was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moder darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ironfeld ducks under a wild hook from Moder.
Ironfeld drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moder defends it well.
Ironfeld connects with a single shot there.
Moder throws the left hand but Ironfeld avoids the punch easily.
Ironfeld throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ironfeld wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ironfeld avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ironfeld bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moder's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ironfeld swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ironfeld paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A low kick lands for Moder.
Moder looks to score with a jab to the body but Ironfeld is just out of range.
Ironfeld throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moder misses with a head kick.
Moder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ironfeld.
A quick step to the side and Moder tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ironfeld misses with a wild body shot.
Moder lands a nice shot that snaps Ironfeld's head back.
A leg kick checked by Ironfeld.
Ironfeld checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ironfeld waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moder.
Ironfeld fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moder manages to avoid it.
Ironfeld misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Moder counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ironfeld stalks Moder and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Moder's face. Moder staggers backwards, shaken.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironfeld moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ironfeld misses with a body shot.
Moder closes the distance but Ironfeld moves to the side

and Ironfeld counters with a takedown into side control.
Ironfeld postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ironfeld scoring with punches and elbows.
Moder dodges the ground and pound from Ironfeld.
Moder is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ironfeld connects with a decent elbow.
An elbow from Ironfeld crashes against the mat.
Moder regains half guard.
Still in half guard, Ironfeld seems content to control.
Moder controlling the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moder is refusing to be controlled, as Ironfeld sits in half guard.
Ironfeld keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ironfeld lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ironfeld working Moder over with strikes.
Ironfeld thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ironfeld is working away from the top position though.
Ironfeld looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Moder is concentrating on defense, preventing Ironfeld from advancing position.
Ironfeld content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Theros Ironfeld showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Theros Ironfeld's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Moder looks to throw the jab but Ironfeld is out of range.
Ironfeld's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ironfeld duly obliges.
Moder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ironfeld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ironfeld misses with a straight right.
Moder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A good leg kick by Moder.
Ironfeld moves out of range as Moder throws a body kick.
Ironfeld drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Moder defends it well.
Ironfeld tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moder swivels and escapes.
Moder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A lazy left from Moder finds it's target.
Moder takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moder ducks under a wild hook from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ironfeld swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Moder counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ironfeld takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ironfeld tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moder was well out of range. Poor timing from Ironfeld.
A jab from Ironfeld misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moder throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moder avoids the body shot from Ironfeld.
Moder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ironfeld swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ironfeld.
Jan Moder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theros Ironfeld.
Moder scores with a nice head shot.
Ironfeld takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Moder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ironfeld paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moder throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ironfeld sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Ironfeld misses.
That kick from Moder tenderised Ironfeld's leg. Ironfeld is trying to keep his angry face on.
Moder fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ironfeld has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ironfeld changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moder tries to avoid it but Ironfeld manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moder to the ground. Moder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Moder - that will leave a mark!
Ironfeld swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ironfeld throws a lazy uppercut
and Moder counters with a straight right hand.
Moder turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ironfeld fails with the takedown
and Moder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moder scores with a hook.
Moder throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Moder uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

Moder rushes Ironfeld and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moder prevents the takedown attempt.
Moder lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Moder.
Nice body punch from Moder.
Moder lands an elbow that stopped Ironfeld in his tracks for a moment.
Ironfeld's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Moder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ironfeld prevents a body shot from Moder.
Moder stops a takedown attempt from Ironfeld.
Ironfeld's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Ironfeld is rocked!
Moder lands an elbow inside.
Ironfeld is still on wobbly legs! Can Moder finish him?
Moder pushes Ironfeld against the cage. Moder is working some dirty boxing. Moder pushes off with a quick right hook! Ironfeld goes down! Ironfeld tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Moder moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Moder!
Jan Moder thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Theros Ironfeld spoke after the fight, saying 'Came in here thinking I could get a chance at that belt, but when the pieces don't fit, the Blacksmith goes back to the forge. I'll be back.'.