PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Moxon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Ko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonathan Moxon had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Moxon
vs
Ko

190 cm
32
194 lbs
15 - 11 - 1

225 cm
28
201 lbs
18 - 12 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q
Steel Terror-Trition: Video Proven 160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jonathan Moxon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Ko!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moxon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Moxon slips a jab from Ko.
Ko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Moxon doesn't seem bothered though.
Moxon throws a body kick that misses.
Moxon misses with a low kick.
Moxon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ko was well out of range. Poor timing from Moxon.
Moxon takes a swing at Ko's ribcage but misses.
Moxon misses with a jab, cross combination.

Moxon gets tackled into the cage by Ko. Ko maintains the clinch.
Ko lands a shoulder strike.
Ko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ko is leaning against Moxon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Moxon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Ko - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ko lands a right hand.
Moxon misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ko lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Ko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ko swings wildly with an uppercut but Moxon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moxon misses with the head strike.
Ko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Moxon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ko blocking some punches.
Ko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ko digs a right hand underneath Moxon's ribcage. Moxon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ko scores with a shoulder strike.
Ko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A shot in the inside from Ko.
Ko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moxon backwards.
Ko blocks a body shot from Moxon.
Ko works on Moxon's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moxon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ko lands a nice shot to the body.
Moxon is breathing heavily.
Ko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moxon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moxon blocks a body shot from Ko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Ko.
Moxon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ko.
Moxon wants to get back to striking at distance but Ko won't allow it.
Moxon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ko lands with a short shot to the head.
Ko lands with a right to the head.
Ko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moxon has a couple of punches blocked by Ko.
Ko has Moxon pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Ko.
Ko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hand to the body from Ko.
Moxon is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ko to keep the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ko.
Moxon letting Ko take a breather here.
A short right from Moxon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Moxon throws an elbow but misses.
Ko scores with a shoulder strike.
Ko lands with a left to the head.
Ko gets through Moxon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Moxon throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ko.
Ko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moxon prevents a body shot from Ko.
Ko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moxons head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moxon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moxon misses with some punches.
Ko lands a shot to the body.
Moxon blocks an uppercut.
Ko scores with a shot to the side of Moxon's head.
Ko stalling against the cage.
Moxon is working for takedown but Ko is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Moxon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moxon working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Ko.
Moxon tries for a takedown but Ko manages to get underhooks.
Ko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ko.
Moxon throws a head punch that misses.
Moxon looking to stall.
Moxon misses with a punch to the body.
Moxon swings wildly with an uppercut but Ko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ko swings wildly with an uppercut but Moxon uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A hook to the body from Ko.
Moxon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Moxon up against the cage.
Ko avoiding damage as Moxon throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Ko dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Moxon throws a series of punches but Ko moves out of range.
Ko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Moxon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ko was well out of range. Poor timing from Moxon.
Ko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moxon circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Ko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moxon.
Moxon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Moxon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Moxon shoots in and drives through. Ko sprawls well.
Ko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ko defending well as Moxon loads up on a big left hand.
Moxon throws out a loose jab but Ko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ko staying out of range there.
Ko lands a really nice looking cross but Moxon seems unphased.
Moxon misses with a body shot.
Ko lands with a hook. Moxon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moxon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ko.
Ko swings for the body but Moxon moves out of range.
Ko ducks under a wild hook from Moxon.
Ko lands a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Ko. No joy for Moxon on that attempt.
Moxon misses with a two punch combination.
Ko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moxon moves away.
Ko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moxon circles away quickly and effectively.
Moxon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ko sprawls well. Ko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Moxon gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Moxon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moxon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ivan Ko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Moxon on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Ko. That snapped Moxon's head back.
Jonathan Moxon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moxon misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moxon misses the shot to the body.
Moxon misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ko avoids the body shot from Moxon.
Moxon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ko in his tracks.
Ko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ko duly obliges.
Moxon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Moxon throws a jab but it's blocked by Ko.
Moxon moves out of range as Ko strikes.
Moxon throws the kick towards the body but Ko avoids it.
A right-left combo lands from Moxon.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moxon throws a leg kick but Ko sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Moxon loads up on a big right hand but Ko slips the punch.
Moxon swats away the attempt to clinch by Ko.
A punch lands to the side of Ko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Moxon misses with a straight right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxon misses with a wild body shot.
Ko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ko lands a jab.
Ko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ko moves out of range as Moxon strikes.
Ko scores with a three punch combo!
Moxon shoots in for a takedown but Ko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ko misses the shot to the body.
Moxon misses with a body shot.
Ko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Moxon rather than just go for the knockout.
Moxon misses with an uppercut. Ko saw that one coming.
Ko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moxon manages to avoid it.
Moxon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moxon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moxon moves away.
A jab from Moxon misses.
Moxon throws a right hand that Ko ducks under and follows up with a left that Ko also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moxon throws a right hand that Ko ducks under and follows up with a left that Ko also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moxon misses with an uppercut. Ko saw that one coming.
Moxon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ko was well out of range. Poor timing from Moxon.
Ko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moxon.
Moxon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ko cracks Moxon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ivan Ko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ko is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Moxon misses the target.
Moxon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moxon avoids the body shot from Ko.
Moxon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Moxon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moxon circles away quickly and effectively.
Moxon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jonathan Moxon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moxon was well out of range. Poor timing from Ko.
Moxon throws a body punch but Ko moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Ko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Moxon throws a sloppy head kick and Ko moves out of range easily.

Ko pushes Moxon up against the cage in a clinch.
Moxon has a couple of punches blocked by Ko.
Ko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moxon backwards.
Ko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moxon backwards.
Moxon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ko lands a right hand.
Ko looking to stall.
Ivan Ko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ko lands a hook that snaps the head of Moxon backwards.
Ko lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ko.
Moxon struggles to land a body shot inside as Ko controls his hands.
Moxon throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ko lands with a left to the head.
Moxon blocks a body shot from Ko.
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!
Ko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moxon trying to stall but Ko improves his position.
Ko scores with a shoulder strike.
Ko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moxon's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Ko.
Moxon throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ko.
Moxon tries to stall but Ko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ko gets underhooks to prevent Moxon's takedown attempt.
Ko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ko lands a nice uppercut.
Ko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moxon backwards.
Ko stalling in the clinch.
Ko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moxon backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Moxon is rocked!
A short uppercut from Ko.
Ivan Ko is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oh Moxon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ko.
Moxon has a couple of punches blocked by Ko.
Moxon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moxon seems to have got his legs back now.
Ko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moxons head.
Moxon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ko gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moxon.
Jonathan Moxon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moxon has Ko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Moxon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ko blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ko.
Moxon tries a body shot but Ko blocks it.
Moxon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moxon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ko's elbow.
Moxon throws a punch but it's blocked by Ko.
Moxon is working for takedown but Ko is calmly controlling the position for now.
Moxon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Moxon throws a head punch that misses.
Ko blocks an uppercut.
Moxon looking to slow down the pace here.
Moxon fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Ko.
Moxon tries a body shot but Ko blocks it.
Ko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moxon is trying to break free.
Moxon has Ko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Moxon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ko lands an uppercut.
Moxon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moxon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ko lands with a light punch inside.
Ko pushes Moxon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Ko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Ko!
Ivan Ko made sure to mention his sponsor, Fight Day Nutrition (Only 160Q supps!) in his post fight interview.