PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lars Frederikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Helge Moskvil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frederikson comes to the cage accompanied by Dj Dj. Jan Helge Moskvil is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Frederikson
vs
Helge Moskvil

185 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
176 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lars Frederikson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jan Helge Moskvil!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frederikson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Frederikson wants it to stay on the feet.
Frederikson tries to clinch up but Moskvil circles away and keeps his distance.
Lars Frederikson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frederikson tries to close the distance and clinch but Moskvil swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Frederikson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Frederikson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Moskvil managing to block the knees to the body from Frederikson.

Frederikson manages to break the clinch.

Moskvil scores with a takedown into Frederikson's guard.
Frederikson wants to get back to his feet but Moskvil passes into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Moskvil connects with a nice short shot to Frederikson's temple.
Frederikson wants to get back to his feet.

Moskvil is looking for a kimura but Frederikson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moskvil to get the leverage.
Frederikson is trying to stand back up but Moskvil is controlling him
Moskvil trying to control from half guard but Frederikson is working away.
Moskvil moves nicely into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frederikson is trying to escape the position but Moskvil is controlling the position.
Moskvil misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Frederikson wants to get back to his feet.
Moskvil is staying tight to Frederikson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Frederikson is pushing Moskvil's head away, looking to escape. Moskvil manages to hold on to the position though.
Moskvil trying to control the action but Frederikson is working from the bottom.
Frederikson is pushing Moskvil's head away, looking to escape. Moskvil manages to hold on to the position though.
Moskvil has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Frederikson is breathing heavily.

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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Frederikson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moskvil paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Frederikson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frederikson throws a low kick but Moskvil avoids it.
Frederikson leaves Moskvil with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Moskvil shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Frederikson's guard.
Moskvil content to stall in guard here.
Frederikson wants to stand up but Moskvil is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moskvil is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Moskvil gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Moskvil shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Frederikson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Frederikson uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Frederikson gets caught flat footed, as Moskvil shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Frederikson wants to get back to his feet but Moskvil is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Moskvil postures up in Frederikson's guard and throws a big left but Frederikson blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moskvil decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Frederikson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Moskvil fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moskvil shoots in and drives through. Frederikson sprawls well.
Lars Frederikson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Helge Moskvil.
Frederikson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moskvil.
Moskvil throws a nice looking combination but Frederikson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moskvil swats away the attempt to clinch by Frederikson.
Moskvil showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frederikson.
Moskvil shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Frederikson as he avoids it easily.
Frederikson slaps away a takedown attempt from Moskvil, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Helge Moskvil dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Frederikson moves in looking to clinch but Moskvil pushes him off.

Moskvil shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Frederikson is trying to defend but Moskvil finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Well, if Moskvil is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Moskvil wants to stand but Frederikson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Moskvil trying to pass the guard but Frederikson defending well.
Frederikson is trying to stand back up but Moskvil is controlling him
Frederikson is refusing to be controlled, as Moskvil sits in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moskvil passes to full mount!
Moskvil trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Frederikson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

Moskvil wants to finish this one by submission but Frederikson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Moskvil.
Frederikson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Moskvil trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moskvil won't let Frederikson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Frederikson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Moskvil landing strikes, looking to finish!
Frederikson really wants to buck Moskvil off and get back to his feet.
Frederikson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moskvil on the ground.
Moskvil controlling from the full mount.
Frederikson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Frederikson is controlling an arm, preventing Moskvil from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moskvil wants to control the pace but Frederikson is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frederikson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

Moskvil is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Frederikson moves in looking to clinch but Moskvil pushes him off.
Moskvil looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Frederikson is fending him off so far but Moskvil persists. Nope, Frederikson circles away and we're back to standing.

Frederikson moves into range and clinches up with Moskvil.
Moskvil wants to break free but Frederikson has control.
Moskvil trying to control the position but instead, Frederikson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Moskvil into the cage.

Frederikson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moskvil throws a push kick but Frederikson slaps the foot to one side.
Moskvil circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moskvil scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moskvil avoids the body shot from Frederikson.
Moskvil fails to land with a series of punches.
Moskvil will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moskvil tries to clinch there but Frederikson circles away.
Frederikson cracks Moskvil with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Moskvil fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Frederikson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Frederikson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Moskvil to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Moskvil wants to control from the top but Frederikson keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moskvil stops Frederikson from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Helge Moskvil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Moskvil throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Frederikson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frederikson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Moskvil counters with a takedown into side control.

Moskvil stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Moskvil shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frederikson as he jumps to the side.

Frederikson rushes Moskvil and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moskvil wants to stall.
Moskvil has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from Frederikson.
Moskvil tries to break free but Frederikson pushes him back against the cage.

Frederikson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moskvil throws a head kick but Frederikson moves out of range.
Moskvil throws a series of punches but Frederikson moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frederikson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Moskvil tries a head kick but it misses.
Moskvil looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Moskvil tries to clinch but Frederikson is having none of it.
Moskvil looks to score with a jab to the body but Frederikson is just out of range.
Frederikson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moskvil shoots in for a takedown but Frederikson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lars Frederikson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Helge Moskvil.
Moskvil fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Frederikson avoids it really well and circles away.
Moskvil swats away the attempt to clinch by Frederikson.
Frederikson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moskvil.
Frederikson misses with a two punch combination.

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

Moskvil scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Moskvil seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Frederikson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Moskvil perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Frederikson is not content to let Moskvil control the position.
Frederikson is trying to stand.
Moskvil wants to free his trapped foot but Frederikson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Moskvil is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Frederikson is in trouble now - Moskvil has advanced to mount!
Moskvil is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jan Helge Moskvil has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moskvil is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Frederikson wants to clinch but Moskvil slips to the side

and Moskvil counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Frederikson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Moskvil is controlling him.
Moskvil is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Moskvil wants to control from the top but Frederikson keeps moving.
Frederikson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moskvil.
Frederikson keeping moving, preventing Moskvil from controlling successfully.
Frederikson wants to stand up but Moskvil is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Frederikson tries to clinch but Moskvil moves away
and Moskvil counters with a nice body kick.
Moskvil avoids the head kick by Frederikson.
Lars Frederikson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Moskvil closes the distance and clinches.
Moskvil scores with a shot to the side of Frederikson's head.
Moskvil is trying to break the clinch but Frederikson is controlling him.

Frederikson breaks from the clinch.
Moskvil fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Frederikson misses.
Lars Frederikson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jan Helge Moskvil is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moskvil checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Helge Moskvil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Moskvil winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

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