PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jan Helge Moskvil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dani Ghi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Roy Jones Jr Cant Be Touched. Jan Helge Moskvil has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Helge Moskvil
vs
Ghi

175 cm
21
176 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

180 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jan Helge Moskvil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dani Ghi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moskvil lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Moskvil.
Moskvil throws a series of strikes that have Ghi backpedaling.

It looks like Dani Ghi has been cut.
Moskvil stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moskvil wants it to stay on the feet.

Ghi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ghi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ghi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Moskvil is looking to get to half guard.
Moskvil tries to hold on but Ghi postures up.
Moskvil tries to reverse the position but Ghi maintains control.
Moskvil tries to hold on but Ghi pushes him away.

Ghi working for a submission but Moskvil is keeping him at bay.
Moskvil is working to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ghi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Moskvil tries to reverse the position but Ghi maintains control.
Moskvil is breathing heavily.
Ghi working the ground and pound effectively.
Ghi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ghi prevents Moskvil from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Moskvil can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The referee warns Moskvil that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Moskvil gets back to half guard.
Moskvil is trying to maintain the position but Ghi is very close to passing his half guard.
Moskvil is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moskvil regains full guard. Nicely done.
Moskvil looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ghi is one step ahead there.
Ghi stands and throws Moskvil's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ghi working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Moskvil is looking for a sweep.

Ghi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghi working away.
Moskvil is looking to regain half guard here but Ghi keeps moving and retains side control.
Ghi trying to control the action but Moskvil is working from the bottom.
Moskvil struggling a bit here.
Ghi gets to mount! Moskvil was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moskvil is working to get back to half guard.
Ghi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Moskvil regains half guard.
Moskvil wants to control but Ghi is keeping busy.
Moskvil tries to get to full guard but Ghi has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moskvil wants to control but Ghi is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dani Ghi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dani Ghi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Moskvil doesn't manage to clinch there - Ghi circles away.
Moskvil shoots for a takedown but Ghi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Moskvil misses the shot to the body.
Moskvil throws a right hand that Ghi ducks under and follows up with a left that Ghi also avoids with ease.

Ghi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Moskvil's guard.
Ghi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moskvil is trying to control the position but Ghi postures up.
Ghi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ghi stands up over Moskvil, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ghi postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ghi chips away with some ground and pound.
Ghi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moskvil bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ghi's guard.
Moskvil trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghi keeping moving, preventing Moskvil from controlling successfully.
Moskvil trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moskvil is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ghi controls Moskvil momentarily but Moskvil frees himself.

Ghi is working an open guard so Moskvil takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Moskvil moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Ghi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghi working the ground and pound.
Ghi working the head with strikes.
Ghi in the domination position with Moskvil hanging on.
Moskvil wants to control but Ghi postures up.
Ghi throws an elbow but Moskvil slips to the side and avoids it well.
Moskvil defending against the ground and pound.
Ghi working away.
Ghi fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ghi slips a jab and a cross from Moskvil.
Ghi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghi misses with a combination
and Moskvil counters with a two punch combo.
Ghi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ghi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Moskvil throws a combination that misses

and Ghi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Moskvil flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Moskvil tries to roll over but Ghi keeps him under control.
Moskvil trying to hold on to Ghi's head to control him but Ghi postures up.
Moskvil is looking for a sweep. Ghi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ghi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moskvil defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moskvil moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dani Ghi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moskvil controls Ghi momentarily but Ghi frees himself.
Ghi stopping the sweep attempt from Moskvil.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Moskvil chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Moskvil misses.
Ghi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ghi scoring well with a low kick there.
Ghi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dani Ghi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dani Ghi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Moskvil tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ghi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Moskvil connects with a body shot.
Moskvil fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moskvil tries to clinch there but Ghi circles away.
Ghi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moskvil's waist but Moskvil gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ghi off to one side.
Moskvil stuffs the takedown.
Moskvil throws a combination that misses

and Ghi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Moskvil won't be happy with that.
Moskvil wants to control but Ghi postures up.
Ghi cracks Moskvil with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ghi scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Moskvil to see if he's OK.
Moskvil is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ghi off and has taken his back!
Moskvil trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ghi doesn't escape.
Ghi is really stuck here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moskvil biding his time, controlling Ghi.
I really don't envy Ghi right now.
Moskvil tries to keep control of the position but Ghi is staying busy.

Ghi is trying to defend against the choke here but Moskvil has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Moskvil Tightens the hold and Ghi taps out furiously! Moskvil displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jan Helge Moskvil!