PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Jouban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Moskavony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jouban
vs
Moskavony

216 cm
26
275 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

205 cm
22
258 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roger Jouban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerry Moskavony!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moskavony shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jouban's guard.
Moskavony stops Jouban from standing up.
Moskavony throws an elbow that misses. Jouban uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Moskavony's guard. Nice move by Jouban!

Moskavony is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jouban tries to stand but Moskavony is controlling from the bottom.
Moskavony wants to sweep but no luck.
Moskavony throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jouban wanted to stand there but Moskavony had control of the position.
Moskavony is striking off his back. Jouban thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moskavony can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jouban wants to get back to his feet.
Moskavony looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moskavony tries to roll over but Jouban keeps him under control.
Jouban wants to stand up but Moskavony is controlling the position.
Moskavony wants to control but Jouban is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jouban tries to stand and escape but Moskavony is controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Moskavony tries to roll over but Jouban keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jouban wants to stand up but Moskavony has a hold of him and won't allow it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Moskavony shoots in for a takedown but Jouban shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moskavony shoots in looking for a takedown but Jouban manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Moskavony's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Jouban forces Moskavony back against the cage and clinches.
Moskavony drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jouban pulls his leg out and moves away.
Roger Jouban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Moskavony.
Jouban displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moskavony.
It looked like Jouban was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Moskavony swats away the attempt to clinch by Jouban.
Jouban fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Moskavony has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
No luck for Moskavony with that takedown attempt.
Jouban is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jouban leaves Moskavony with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Jouban closes the distance and clinches.
Moskavony has Jouban pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jouban manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jouban utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Moskavony looks winded!
Jouban landing knees to the head.

It looks like Jerry Moskavony has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Jouban.
Jouban utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jouban lands a knee to the body.
Jouban landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jouban unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jouban crunches a lovely knee into Moskavony's ribcage.
Jouban connects with a knee to the head.
Jouban connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moskavony's face.
Jouban lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jouban lands a good knee to the midsection. Moskavony won't want to take too many of those.
Jouban unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jouban with a knee to the head.
Jouban unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moskavony lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Moskavony takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jouban working Moskavony over with knees to the body.
Jouban using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jouban obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jouban crunches a lovely knee into Moskavony's ribcage.
Jouban using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moskavony wants a takedown but no success here.
Jouban connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moskavony's face.
Jouban is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Moskavony takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jouban is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jouban is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jouban is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jouban is pressed up against the cage. Moskavony has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jouban down to the mat. Jouban avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jouban throws a head kick that Moskavony semi-blocks.
Jouban tries to clinch there but Moskavony circles away.
Jouban tries to clinch there but Moskavony circles away.

Moskavony looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Moskavony must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Moskavony postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Jouban dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Moskavony's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jouban tries to close the distance and clinch but Moskavony swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jouban fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moskavony shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jouban as he avoids it easily.
Moskavony shoots in for a takedown but Jouban shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jouban tries to clinch there but Moskavony circles away.
Donk. Jouban catches Moskavony right on the button with a cross.
Moskavony keeps the fight on the outside.
Moskavony tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jouban swivels and escapes.
Jouban tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Moskavony manages to circle out of the way.
Roger Jouban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Moskavony.
Jouban stuffs the takedown attempt from Moskavony. Moskavony gets slowly back to his feet.
Jouban tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moskavony manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jouban tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moskavony swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moskavony tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jouban sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moskavony somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moskavony avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jouban tries to clinch there but Moskavony circles away.
Jouban wants to clinch up but Moskavony keeps it at a distance.
Roger Jouban is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jouban tries to close the distance and clinch but Moskavony swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jouban moves in looking to clinch but Moskavony pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moskavony shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jouban sprawls well. Jouban wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moskavony gets slowly back to his feet.
Jerry Moskavony seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moskavony is breathing heavily.
Jouban tries to clinch but Moskavony moves out of range.
Crunch! Jouban slams his shin into Moskavony's torso.
Jouban tries to clinch but Moskavony moves out of range.
Jouban defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Moskavony.
Roger Jouban is winning the standup battle so far.
Jouban tries to close the distance and clinch but Moskavony swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Jouban rushes Moskavony and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jouban unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moskavony lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jouban landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jouban lands a knee to the body.
Jouban using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jouban with a knee to the head.
Jouban lands a good knee to the midsection. Moskavony won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jouban working Moskavony over with knees to the body.
Jouban landing knees to the body.
Jouban lands a nice knee to the body.
Jouban prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jouban crunches a lovely knee into Moskavony's ribcage.
Jouban is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moskavony can do to turn this around?
Jouban scores with a knee to the head.
Jouban lands a knee to the head.
Jouban unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moskavony lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jouban lands a good knee to the midsection. Moskavony won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jouban obliges.
Jouban lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Jouban.
Moskavony has Jouban pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jouban manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jouban working Moskavony over with knees to the body.
Jouban landing knees to the head.
Jouban is pressed up against the cage. Moskavony has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jouban down to the mat. Jouban avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jouban tries to clinch but Moskavony moves out of range.
Jouban lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jouban tries to clinch there but Moskavony circles away.
Moskavony shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jouban defends it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jouban tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moskavony manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moskavony tries for a takedown but Jouban sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jouban looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moskavony keeps the fight on the outside.
Moskavony swats away the attempt to clinch by Jouban.
Jouban is looking to clinch but Moskavony is avoiding it.
Moskavony circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jouban throws a nice head kick!
Moskavony looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jouban is fending him off so far but Moskavony persists. Nope, Jouban circles away and we're back to standing.
Jouban tries to clinch up but Moskavony circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck for Moskavony with that takedown attempt.
Jouban tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moskavony will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jouban tries to close the distance and clinch but Moskavony swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jouban is looking to clinch but Moskavony is avoiding it.
Moskavony looks for a takedown but Jouban sprawls well.
Jouban fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moskavony misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jouban fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jouban tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moskavony manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jouban throws a head kick that Moskavony semi-blocks.
Moskavony misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Moskavony looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jouban is looking to clinch but Moskavony is avoiding it.
Jouban tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jouban fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moskavony circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Jouban dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jerry Moskavony's cut.
That's time! Jouban's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Jouban wants to clinch.
Jouban tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moskavony paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jouban is looking to clinch but Moskavony is avoiding it.
Jouban tries to clinch but Moskavony moves out of range.
Jouban doesn't manage to clinch there - Moskavony circles away.
Moskavony changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jouban tries to avoid it but Moskavony manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jouban to the ground. Jouban escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jouban fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jouban doesn't manage to clinch there - Moskavony circles away.
Jouban tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moskavony manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moskavony will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Jouban closes the distance and pushes Moskavony back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jouban lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jouban lands a knee to the body.
Jouban connects with a knee to the head.
Moskavony takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moskavony has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jouban is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Roger Jouban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Moskavony.
Jouban unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jouban unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jouban.
Jouban using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jouban landing knees to the body.
Jouban landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Roger Jouban has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knees to the body from Jouban.
Jouban putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Moskavony in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jouban lands a knee to the body.
Jouban connects with a nasty looking knee right to Moskavony's face.
Moskavony looking for a takedown.
Jouban landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Moskavony is trying to drag Jouban to the mat but Jouban just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jouban landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A knee to the head by Jouban.
Jouban utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Moskavony has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jouban is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jouban scores a nice knee to the body.
Jouban landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Moskavony is trying to drag Jouban to the mat but Jouban just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Moskavony has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jouban after a bit of a struggle.
Moskavony drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jouban pulls his leg out and moves away.
Moskavony swats away the attempt to clinch by Jouban.
Moskavony circles away from the clinch attempt.

Moskavony closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jouban to the mat! Jouban manages to get full guard.
Moskavony trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moskavony throwing strikes but missing.
Jouban wants to stand and escape but Moskavony is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moskavony throws a big elbow that misses.
Moskavony is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jerry Moskavony has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moskavony throwing strikes but missing.
Moskavony works over Jouban with some ground and pound from guard.
Moskavony content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jouban wants to stand and escape but Moskavony is having none of it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Moskavony trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Moskavony scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Moskavony seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Moskavony working Jouban over with strikes.
Moskavony throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moskavony thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jouban's head.
Moskavony scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jouban wants to get back to his feet.
Jouban blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moskavony.
Moskavony sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jouban defending well though.
Moskavony sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jouban defending well though.
Moskavony missing with some ground and pound from the 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. Moskavony connects with a nice short shot to Jouban's temple.
Moskavony lands strikes from half guard.
Moskavony thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jouban's head.
Moskavony working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jerry Moskavony has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roger Jouban is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moskavony working the head and body with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Jouban showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jouban, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Jouban!