PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between JJ Lycka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Moshington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moshington is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Common Enemny - Pit Trilogy. George Moshington acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Lycka
vs
Moshington

160 cm
26
156 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

178 cm
26
169 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, JJ Lycka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, George Moshington!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lycka shoots for a double leg takedown but Moshington sprawls well. He's pushed Lycka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moshington lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lycka takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Moshington scores with a hook to the body. Lycka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice cross by Moshington.

Lycka shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Moshington is trying to defend but Lycka finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lycka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moshington defending well though.
Lycka is keen to just control but Moshington is a slippery customer.
Moshington is trying to maintain the position but Lycka is very close to passing his half guard.

Moshington is defending against the submission attempts here by Lycka.
Lycka trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lycka lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Moshington is trying to control but can't.
Moshington tries to roll over but Lycka keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moshington trying to control but Lycka postures up.
Moshington has hold of Lycka's hands but Lycka slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Moshington wants to control but Lycka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lycka is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lycka seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lycka trying to control the pace.
Moshington is not content to let Lycka control the position.
Lycka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Moshington wants to improve his position but Lycka is controlling well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lycka scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nice strikes from Lycka there.
Moshington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lycka is working away from the top position though.
Lycka working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moshington is trying to maintain the position but Lycka is very close to passing his half guard.
Lycka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lycka looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Moshington trying to control but Lycka postures up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lycka moves forwards but Moshington connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moshington.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Moshington!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Lycka shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lycka was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sloppy strikes there by Lycka.
Lycka working the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lycka lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lycka staying calm.

Lycka goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Moshington has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lycka but great work by Moshington.
Lycka wants to control but Moshington postures up.

Moshington is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lycka has escaped the position, nice work there.

Moshington tries for a kimura but Lycka is defending well.

Moshington swings around for an armbar but Lycka sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Moshington's guard.
Lycka is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that JJ Lycka will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Moshington throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lycka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Moshington's waist but Moshington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lycka off to one side.
Lycka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moshington is fending him off so far but Lycka persists. Nope, Moshington circles away and we're back to standing.
Moshington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Decent striking displayed by Moshington there.
Lycka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moshington sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JJ Lycka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moshington digs a good body shot into Lycka's ribs.
Moshington works over Lycka's head and body with a nice combination.

Moshington throws a left that rocks Lycka and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Moshington dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Lycka regain composure!

Lycka is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lycka tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Moshington tries for a kimura but Lycka is defending well.
Lycka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Moshington tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moshington has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lycka is trying to improve his position.

Moshington wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lycka, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lycka is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Moshington off and has taken his back!
Lycka trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lycka avoiding Moshington 's attempts to control his hands.
Lycka is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Moshington just trying to survive but Lycka is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Will Lycka go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lycka is looking for the choke from the back position but Moshington is controlling his hands well.
JJ Lycka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lycka is looking to control Moshington but Moshington is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Moshington wants to control his opponent's hands but Lycka gets his hands free.
Moshington tries to escape but Lycka has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Moshington trying to control the hands but Lycka won't let him.
Lycka lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Moshington hold on?!
Lycka punishes Moshington with strikes from the back mount.
Lycka is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Lycka gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Lycka gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Lycka apologises and we restart here on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moshington lands a two punch combo.
JJ Lycka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Lycka closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Moshington's guard.
Lycka controlling from the top position.

Moshington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lycka can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lycka trying to control but Moshington is working from the bottom.
Lycka lands a couple of digs.
Lycka controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lycka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lycka is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lycka distracts Moshington with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lycka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moshington works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moshington controls Lycka momentarily but Lycka frees himself.
Lycka tries to free his leg and advance position but Moshington is retaining full guard.
Lycka postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lycka trying to control but Moshington is working from the bottom.

Moshington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lycka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lycka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Moshington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Lycka tries for a takedown but Moshington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lycka shoots in but no luck this time.
Lycka tries for a takedown but Moshington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JJ Lycka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Moshington.
Moshington's corner calls for a 1-2. Moshington obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Moshington shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lycka eats them both and turns towards Moshington to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Moshington lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lycka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moshington lands a slapping body shot.
Moshington lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Oh Lycka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lycka walks into a jab.
Lycka gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Moshington gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Lycka is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Moshington!
Our winner, George Moshington, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.