PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonhy Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cesys Kazlauskas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Cash
vs
Kazlauskas

170 cm
23
164 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
23
163 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonhy Cash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cesys Kazlauskas!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cash lands with an uppercut that bounces Kazlauskas off the cage and back into range.

Cash rushes Kazlauskas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kazlauskas wants to take the fight to the mat but Cash manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kazlauskas trying to control the position but instead, Cash has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kazlauskas into the cage.
Kazlauskas misses with the head strike.
Kazlauskas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cash lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cash throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kazlauskas wants to stall.
Cash scores with a shoulder strike.
Cash prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cash gets through Kazlauskas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kazlauskas has Cash pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cash manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jonhy Cash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesys Kazlauskas.
Kazlauskas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cash pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazlauskas misses with an uppercut.
Donk. Cash catches Kazlauskas right on the button with a cross.

Kazlauskas tries to keep at a distance but Cash has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cash pushes Kazlauskas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kazlauskas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cash lands a left hand.
Cash lands a nice uppercut.
Kazlauskas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kazlauskas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cash after a bit of a struggle.
Cash working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cash stops a takedown attempt from Kazlauskas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazlauskas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cash lands with a left to the head.
Cash lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cash lands a shoulder strike.
Cash lands with a light punch inside.
Cash pushes Kazlauskas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cash gets underhooks to prevent Kazlauskas's takedown attempt.
Kazlauskas looks winded!
Kazlauskas has Cash pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cash manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cash makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cash avoiding damage as Kazlauskas throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kazlauskas fails to land.
Cash lands a shoulder strike.
Kazlauskas tries to score a body lock takedown but Cash shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Cash.
Kazlauskas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cash lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kazlauskas backwards.
Cash lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazlauskas can't find room to land a body shot as Cash controls the action.
Cash scores with a shot to the side of Kazlauskas's head.
Cash gets underhooks to prevent Kazlauskas's takedown attempt.
Cash lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kazlauskas or not.
Cash leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cash lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Cash.
Cash gets through Kazlauskas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kazlauskas wants to stall.
Kazlauskas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A bit of stalling here from Cash.
Cash lands a hook that snaps the head of Kazlauskas backwards.
Cash lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cash lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kazlauskas backwards.
Cash stalling the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cash cracks Kazlauskas with a nice body shot.
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!
Cash throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cash pushes Kazlauskas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cash pressing his opponent against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Cash.
A right handed body shot lands from Cash.
Cash is struggling to control the position.
Kazlauskas is looking for a takedown.
Cash dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cash lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kazlauskas backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cash lands with a right to the head.
Cash lands a body punch.
Kazlauskas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cash after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonhy Cash dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Cash connects with a crisp jab.
Kazlauskas throws a jab but it's blocked by Cash.
Kazlauskas takes a swing at Cash's ribcage but misses.
Kazlauskas shoots in looking for a takedown. Cash tries to sprawl out of it but Kazlauskas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cash manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cash lands with a good body shot.
Cash uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cash lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kazlauskas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cash scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kazlauskas doesn't seem bothered though.
Kazlauskas is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash lands a body shot.
Cash connects with a body shot.
Kazlauskas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kazlauskas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice cross by Cash.
Kazlauskas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jonhy Cash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cash lands with a straight right. Kazlauskas didn't see that one coming.
Cash punishes Kazlauskas's body with a nice straight punch.
Cash getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Kazlauskas walks into a left hand.
Jonhy Cash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kazlauskas fails with a takedown attempt.
Jonhy Cash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesys Kazlauskas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazlauskas walks into a stiff left hand from Cash.
Kazlauskas goes for a double leg but Cash avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cash continues to drive forward.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cash.
A short right from Cash.
Kazlauskas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short left from Cash.
Cash is working Kazlauskas over against the cage.
Kazlauskas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kazlauskas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cash is defending well.
Cash lands a right hand.
Cash lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kazlauskas backwards.
Kazlauskas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cash after a bit of a struggle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cash lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Cash.
Cash pushes Kazlauskas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cash effectively controlling the action here.
Cash lands a body punch.
Cash pushes Kazlauskas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Cash.
Cash is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kazlauskas can do to turn this around?
A short left from Cash.
Jonhy Cash has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cash lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Cash on the inside.
Cash lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cash.
Cash makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cash lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cash takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Cash.
Cash makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kazlauskas is trying to drag Cash to the mat but Cash just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
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!
Cash lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Cash.
Cash gets through Kazlauskas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cash.
Kazlauskas wants a takedown but no success here.
Stalling in the clinch from Cash.
Cash is working Kazlauskas over against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kazlauskas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cash effectively controlling the action here.
Cash lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonhy Cash dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Cash rushes Kazlauskas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cash lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cash scores with a shot to the side of Kazlauskas's head.
Kazlauskas tries for a takedown but Cash manages to get underhooks.
Cash lands a right hand.
Cash lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kazlauskas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cash gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cash takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kazlauskas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kazlauskas has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cash after a bit of a struggle.
Jonhy Cash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesys Kazlauskas.
A short left from Cash.
Cash avoiding damage as Kazlauskas throws knees to the body.
Cash lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kazlauskas.
Kazlauskas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cash lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Cash.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cash.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cash takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cash lands a nice uppercut.
Cash lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cash lands with a short shot to the head.
Cash lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cash is working Kazlauskas over against the cage.
Cash pushes Kazlauskas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cash dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Cash.
Cash cracks Kazlauskas with a nice body shot.
Cash is stalling here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cash lands with a light punch inside.
Cash scores with a hook to the body.
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!
A shot in the inside from Cash.
Cash lands a nice uppercut.
Cash lands a nice uppercut.
Cash is leaning against Kazlauskas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cash lands a left hand.
Kazlauskas wants a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Cash.
Good body shot from Cash.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cash creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cash digs a right hand underneath Kazlauskas's ribcage. Kazlauskas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cash lands with a left to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cash scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Cash as the two fighters clinch.
Cash lands a shoulder strike.
Cash is pressed up against the cage. Kazlauskas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cash down to the mat. Cash avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kazlauskas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cash throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Cash moves into the clinch successfully.
Cash is working Kazlauskas over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cash creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cash slowing the pace effectively.
A short left from Cash.
Cash scores with a shot to the side of Kazlauskas's head.
Kazlauskas looking for a takedown.
Cash scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cash working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jonhy Cash is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cash lands a left hand.
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!
Kazlauskas wants to stall.
Cash lands a nice uppercut.

Kazlauskas is rocked!
Cash lands a nice uppercut.
Kazlauskas is still on wobbly legs! Can Cash finish him?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cash creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cash creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Cash.
Kazlauskas seems to have recovered his senses.
Cash lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kazlauskas backwards.
Cash presses Kazlauskas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cash leaning against his opponent.
Cash makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cash.
Cesys Kazlauskas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Cash.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonhy Cash showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cash has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonhy Cash!