PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jakelius Juston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Mistigris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakelius Juston could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Mistigris's chin.

Juston
vs
Mistigris

180 cm
19
186 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

182 cm
22
195 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jakelius Juston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Mistigris!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juston shoots in for a takedown but Mistigris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mistigris lands a jab to Juston's midsection.
Mistigris misses the shot to the body.

Juston shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Juston goes for an armbar but Mistigris turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mistigris.
Juston looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Juston trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mistigris is fighting to break Juston's control of his arms but Juston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jakelius Juston wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mistigris throws the left hand but Juston avoids the punch easily.

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.
Juston tries to clinch up.
Jack Mistigris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juston misses with a takedown
and Mistigris counters with a left and a right that stings Juston.
Juston misses with a takedown attempt
and Mistigris counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakelius Juston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mistigris missing with a left hand there. Juston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jack Mistigris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mistigris rushes Juston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Juston tries to land a knee to the head but Mistigris blocks with his arms.

Mistigris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Mistigris - just one landing.
Mistigris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Juston moves away from the strike by Mistigris.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mistigris cracks Juston with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Mistigris clinches.
Mistigris scores with a hook to the body.
Mistigris on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Juston fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mistigris.
Juston tries to throw a body punch but Mistigris avoids it by throwing Juston back against the cage.
Mistigris avoiding damage as Juston throws knees to the body.
Mistigris lands a hook that snaps the head of Juston backwards.
Mistigris lands a nice shot to the body.
Juston is breathing heavily.
Mistigris utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Mistigris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mistigris cracks Juston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A combination from Mistigris does no damage.
Mistigris throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Juston on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juston drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Mistigris closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Mistigris.
Mistigris has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mistigris scores with a hook to the body.
Mistigris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Mistigris.
Mistigris lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mistigris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Mistigris.

Mistigris manages to break the clinch.
Mistigris pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Juston back to the cage. Mistigris follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mistigris lands the left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Mistigris takes the fight into the clinch.
Mistigris lands a shot to the body.
Juston tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mistigris just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Mistigris dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Juston gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mistigris.
A punch lands to the side of Juston 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Juston defending well as Mistigris loads up on a big left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mistigris lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Juston has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Juston and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mistigris might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mistigris misses with a few strikes there.
Mistigris buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mistigris's corner calls for a 1-2. Mistigris obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mistigris connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Juston looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mistigris!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juston wants to control the pace but Mistigris is squirming around nicely.

Juston is working for a guillotine from mount but Mistigris frees his head quite easily.

Juston goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Mistigris is on top in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two 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.
Mistigris controlling from the top position.

Juston working for a triangle but Mistigris defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mistigris is looking to stand up but Juston won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mistigris passes Juston's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Juston is doing well to control the position and prevent Mistigris from advancing to side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jakelius Juston just wasn't active enough.
Mistigris keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Mistigris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Mistigris pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Juston back to the cage. Mistigris follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mistigris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Juston counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Juston is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mistigris is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mistigris has escaped and now he's on top!
Juston is trying to keep Mistigris in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juston on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Juston tries to get out of the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Jakelius Juston wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mistigris throws out a loose jab but Juston uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mistigris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Juston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mistigris to score with a decent uppercut.
Juston shoots in and drives through. Mistigris sprawls well.
Jab, jab by Mistigris - just one landing.
Mistigris connects with the punch.
Mistigris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Juston takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jack Mistigris seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juston takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Juston closes the distance and clinches up with Mistigris, looking for a takedown. Juston pushes Mistigris against the cage but Mistigris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Juston misses with a takedown attempt
and Mistigris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jakelius Juston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Juston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mistigris, as that shot connected.
Juston tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mistigris swivels and escapes.
Mistigris jabs at Juston's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mistigris swings for the body but Juston moves out of range.
Juston misses with a takedown
and Mistigris counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Juston thinking.
Jack Mistigris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mistigris getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Juston doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Juston looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mistigris throws a right hand that Juston ducks under and follows up with a left that Juston also avoids with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Juston.
Jakelius Juston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Mistigris takes the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Mistigris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mistigris 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Mistigris!