PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jan Helge Moskvil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eirikr TNT (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jan Helge Moskvil had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Helge Moskvil
vs
TNT

175 cm
22
176 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

180 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite 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 5 - 5 - 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eirikr TNT!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moskvil decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Moskvil is trying to work for a kimura but TNT is defending well.
Moskvil trying to control from half guard but TNT is working away.
Moskvil tries to pass the half guard into mount. TNT knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

TNT is defending against the submission attempts here by Moskvil.
Moskvil trying to control from half guard but TNT is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moskvil is looking for a kimura but TNT is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moskvil to get the leverage.
Moskvil is looking to stall here but TNT recovers full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
TNT misses with a takedown attempt
and Moskvil counters with a nice uppercut.

Moskvil closes the distance and clinches.
TNT is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moskvil gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
TNT tries for a takedown but Moskvil manages to get underhooks.
Jan Helge Moskvil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eirikr TNT.
Moskvil gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Moskvil pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
TNT takes one on the chin but seems OK.
TNT shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Moskvil counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
TNT looks gassed!
TNT is working for takedown but Moskvil is calmly controlling the position for now.
Moskvil's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Moskvil jumps guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TNT sitting in guard, not really doing much.
TNT preventing the sweep.

Moskvil is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and TNT defends well.
Moskvil trying to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Moskvil is on top in guard.

Moskvil is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! TNT is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! TNT has escaped and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TNT passes Moskvil's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Moskvil is trying to stand up here but TNT is controlling him well.
Moskvil wants to get back to full guard.
TNT prevents Moskvil from standing back up.
TNT prevents Moskvil from improving his position.
TNT passes the guard and advances to mount!
Moskvil takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
TNT is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Moskvil can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moskvil is wriggling around trying to escape.
TNT avoids the attempt from Moskvil to control.
TNT dominating with strikes here.
TNT lands a heavy elbow.

Moskvil defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from TNT.
Moskvil tries to reverse the position but TNT maintains control.
Moskvil manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

TNT is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moskvil is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Helge Moskvil dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Moskvil misses with a two punch combination.
TNT dodges the punch combination from Moskvil.
Jan Helge Moskvil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TNT misses with a takedown
and Moskvil counters with a two punch combo.
TNT shoots and misses

and Moskvil decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in TNT's guard.
Moskvil trying to control the position from guard on top but TNT is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moskvil controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

TNT working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moskvil doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moskvil manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
TNT is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moskvil wanted to stand there but TNT had control of the position.
Moskvil trying to control the position from guard on top but TNT is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moskvil content to stall in guard here.
Moskvil passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Moskvil working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
TNT is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Moskvil's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
TNT trying to control from the bottom.

Moskvil is trying to work for a kimura but TNT is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TNT is staying active underneath Moskvil, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
TNT is concentrating on defense, preventing Moskvil from advancing position.
Moskvil is keen to just control but TNT is a slippery customer.
TNT is looking to control Moskvil's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can TNT avoid being mounted?

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Moskvil looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
TNT looks to clinch

and Moskvil counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in TNT's guard now.
Moskvil content to stall in guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moskvil wants to pass the guard but TNT is keeping the position.
Moskvil controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
TNT is trying to keep Moskvil in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Helge Moskvil dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Moskvil shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. TNT is trying to defend but Moskvil finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Moskvil is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
TNT tries to get to full guard but Moskvil has control of the leg.

Moskvil escapes and gets back to his feet.
Moskvil shoots and misses

and TNT counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Moskvil!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moskvil really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
TNT looking to ground and pound but Moskvil is blocking nicely.
Moskvil working to try and regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TNT working away from the top, dropping strikes.
TNT avoids the attempt from Moskvil to control.
Moskvil regains half guard.
Moskvil tries to get to full guard but TNT has control of the leg.
TNT looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Moskvil is trying to control but can't.
Moskvil wants to improve his position but TNT is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

TNT seems to be working for a kimura but Moskvil defends the submission attempt.
Moskvil manages to get to full guard.
Moskvil looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
TNT is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Moskvil is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TNT advances position into side control!

TNT is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moskvil knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Moskvil's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
TNT wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moskvil keeps working.
Jan Helge Moskvil overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

TNT tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no TNT has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
TNT working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
TNT wants to control but Moskvil is keeping him busy.
Who's going to make the next move?
TNT working away.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Moskvil fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
TNT misses with a takedown attempt

and Moskvil counters with a takedown into side control.
TNT is looking for a sweep.
TNT wants to control but Moskvil postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Helge Moskvil showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moskvil has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jan Helge Moskvil!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Jan Helge Moskvil!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Jan Helge Moskvil!

Jan Helge Moskvil wins by unanimous decision!