PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Harry Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonid Vasilevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonid Vasilevsky will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Jackson
vs
Vasilevsky

180 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harry Jackson!
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, Leonid Vasilevsky!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasilevsky misses with a body kick.

Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vasilevsky does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vasilevsky is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
Vasilevsky wants to get back to full guard.
Vasilevsky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vasilevsky has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jackson is working for a kimura but Vasilevsky is defending it quite comfortably.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilevsky is trying to get back to full guard.
Vasilevsky slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vasilevsky keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Vasilevsky trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Vasilevsky has Jackson pulled in close to control his posture.
Jackson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

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.

We're going to have a standup here because Harry Jackson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Vasilevsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vasilevsky throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.

Jackson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jackson content to control rather than advance.
Vasilevsky is controlling Jackson's trapped leg to prevent Jackson from advancing to side control.
Jackson wants to stand up but Vasilevsky is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilevsky is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Vasilevsky is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vasilevsky regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jackson preventing the sweep.

We're going to have a standup here because Harry Jackson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vasilevsky, right into the meat.
Vasilevsky scores with a spinning back kick!
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Vasilevsky sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vasilevsky.
Leonid Vasilevsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vasilevsky scores with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasilevsky is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasilevsky throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vasilevsky scores with a body shot.
Jackson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jackson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vasilevsky scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vasilevsky - that will leave a mark!
Vasilevsky lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vasilevsky lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nice body kick there by Vasilevsky.
Vasilevsky thuds his shin into the meat of Jackson's side.
Vasilevsky throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vasilevsky looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Vasilevsky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vasilevsky throws a front kick that sends Jackson stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jackson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leonid Vasilevsky dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Vasilevsky lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Leonid Vasilevsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vasilevsky thuds his shin into the meat of Jackson's side.

Jackson rushes Vasilevsky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vasilevsky tries for a takedown but Jackson manages to get underhooks.

Vasilevsky ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vasilevsky no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vasilevsky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jackson wants to stand but Vasilevsky is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Vasilevsky has his foot on Jackson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackson works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson stands and steps away. Vasilevsky gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jackson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Vasilevsky throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vasilevsky is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Jackson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Vasilevsky lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vasilevsky, right into the meat.
Vasilevsky dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vasilevsky misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vasilevsky catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vasilevsky is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Vasilevsky shows good takedown defense.
Vasilevsky connects with the punch.
Vasilevsky misses with a kick to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vasilevsky.
Jackson moves out of range as Vasilevsky throws a body kick.
Harry Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vasilevsky goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vasilevsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vasilevsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilevsky wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Vasilevsky looking to control but Jackson passes into half guard.
Vasilevsky avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Jackson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Vasilevsky is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jackson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jackson is nestled in close to Vasilevsky, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vasilevsky is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vasilevsky wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Jackson is thwarting Vasilevsky's attempts to control the position.
Jackson is figuring out what he wants to do next.

We're going to have a standup here because Harry Jackson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into Vasilevsky's guard.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vasilevsky prevents Jackson from moving into mount.
Vasilevsky tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Jackson dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vasilevsky.

Vasilevsky has picked Jackson up - he's going for a ride! Vasilevsky dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Vasilevsky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasilevsky is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Vasilevsky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vasilevsky trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Vasilevsky passes the guard and advances to mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vasilevsky is trying to take his opponent's back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilevsky can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jackson is looking to escape.
Vasilevsky looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jackson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jackson trying to control but Vasilevsky postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Vasilevsky trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Vasilevsky has control of the leg.

Jackson kicks Vasilevsky off and gets back to his feet.
Vasilevsky thuds his shin into the meat of Jackson's side.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Vasilevsky is avoiding it.
Vasilevsky chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilevsky throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vasilevsky.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vasilevsky.
Vasilevsky lands with a slapping head kick.

Jackson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vasilevsky sprawls well initially but Jackson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jackson stalling.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vasilevsky does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vasilevsky wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vasilevsky is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Harry Jackson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Vasilevsky lands with a kick to the temple. Jackson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Vasilevsky saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Leonid Vasilevsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vasilevsky.
Vasilevsky thows a body kick. Jackson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Vasilevsky cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Vasilevsky moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vasilevsky, right into the meat.

Jackson feints and as Vasilevsky raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vasilevsky wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonid Vasilevsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vasilevsky has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonid Vasilevsky!