PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Igor Kusilutka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daarstknasset Oystenteller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oystenteller is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Satanic Darkness. Igor Kusilutka had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Kusilutka
vs
Oystenteller

189 cm
22
185 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

178 cm
28
175 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Soul Supremacy Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Igor Kusilutka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daarstknasset Oystenteller!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kusilutka tries to clinch there but Oystenteller circles away.
Oystenteller misses with a series of wild punches.
Igor Kusilutka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kusilutka checks a low kick from Oystenteller.

Oystenteller rushes Kusilutka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kusilutka has Oystenteller pressed against the cage, preventing Oystenteller from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kusilutka pushes Oystenteller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Oystenteller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oystenteller shoots in for a takedown but Kusilutka shows good takedown defense.
Oystenteller dodges the punch combination from Kusilutka.
Kusilutka throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusilutka scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kusilutka moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oystenteller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oystenteller scores with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kusilutka shoots in and gets a takedown into Oystenteller's guard.
Kusilutka wants to pass the guard but Oystenteller is keeping the position.
Oystenteller striking off his back.
Kusilutka postures up.
Oystenteller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kusilutka manages to get himself to full guard.

Oystenteller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oystenteller lands a couple of elbows.
Kusilutka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kusilutka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kusilutka trying to control the position here.
Oystenteller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusilutka is looking to stand up but Oystenteller isn't so interested in that idea.
Oystenteller looking to pass the guard.
Kusilutka pulls Oystenteller in to control the position.
Kusilutka is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Oystenteller postures up and lands a big shot to Kusilutka's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kusilutka working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusilutka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oystenteller trying to control the position from guard on top but Kusilutka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A combination from Kusilutka does no damage.
Kusilutka shoots in for a double leg but Oystenteller sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oystenteller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Kusilutka closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Oystenteller did well to prevent Kusilutka getting side control.
Oystenteller is looking to improve his position.
Oystenteller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kusilutka is working away from the top position though.
Kusilutka is trying to control. Oystenteller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusilutka is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Oystenteller is pressing down on Kusilutka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kusilutka trying to control the position from guard on top but Oystenteller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kusilutka is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at SWF GYM - JUDO 'n' MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Oystenteller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kusilutka wants to pass the guard but Oystenteller is keeping the position.
Kusilutka wants to control from the top but Oystenteller keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Oystenteller looking for a guillotine here but Kusilutka defends easily.
Kusilutka is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Kusilutka dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Oystenteller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Igor Kusilutka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kusilutka misses with a takedown

and Oystenteller counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Oystenteller is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Oystenteller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusilutka throws a shot from downtown. Oystenteller moves away and avoids it.
Oystenteller misses with an uppercut. Kusilutka saw that one coming.
Kusilutka shoots for a takedown but Oystenteller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kusilutka closes the distance looking to clinch

and Oystenteller counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Daarstknasset Oystenteller has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oystenteller trying to control the position from guard on top but Kusilutka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kusilutka keeping full guard, as Oystenteller tries to pass.
Oystenteller stopping the sweep attempt from Kusilutka.
Kusilutka has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kusilutka wants to sweep here but Oystenteller controlling him for the moment.
Kusilutka is trying to control the position but Oystenteller postures up.

That's two 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.
Oystenteller trying to control the position from guard on top but Kusilutka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oystenteller postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Oystenteller throws a series of punches but Kusilutka moves out of range.
Oystenteller circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kusilutka thuds a left hand into Oystenteller's body.
Oystenteller thuds his right hand into Kusilutka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kusilutka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oystenteller misses with a double jab.
Oystenteller throws a series of punches but Kusilutka avoids them all with ease.
Kusilutka cracks Oystenteller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kusilutka looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Oystenteller!
Oystenteller is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Oystenteller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kusilutka is working away from the top position though.
Oystenteller is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kusilutka's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kusilutka's back!
Kusilutka turns into Oystenteller and is now in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oystenteller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kusilutka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kusilutka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kusilutka wants to control from the top but Oystenteller keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusilutka preventing the sweep.
Kusilutka trying to control but Oystenteller is working from the bottom.
Kusilutka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kusilutka tries to stand but Oystenteller is controlling from the bottom.
Kusilutka engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kusilutka preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Daarstknasset Oystenteller will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Oystenteller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Kusilutka rushes Oystenteller and presses him up against the cage.
Kusilutka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oystenteller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kusilutka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kusilutka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oystenteller is fending him off so far but Kusilutka persists. Nope, Oystenteller circles away and we're back to standing.
Oystenteller scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oystenteller circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusilutka with a lazy takedown attempt

and Oystenteller holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Igor Kusilutka. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Oystenteller manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Oystenteller misses.
Oystenteller is looking to clinch but Kusilutka is avoiding it.
Kusilutka moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oystenteller gets a double leg takedown into Kusilutka's guard.
Kusilutka wants to sweep but no luck.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Oystenteller working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Kusilutka is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Kusilutka trying to control from Oystenteller's half guard. Oystenteller has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Oystenteller trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kusilutka wants to control from the top but Oystenteller keeps moving.
Kusilutka throws an elbow that misses. Oystenteller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kusilutka's guard. Nice move by Oystenteller!

Kusilutka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusilutka keeping moving, preventing Oystenteller from controlling successfully.
Kusilutka wants to sweep but no luck.
Kusilutka has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Oystenteller has passed into side control.
Kusilutka is looking to regain half guard here but Oystenteller keeps moving and retains side control.
Oystenteller cracks Kusilutka with a big elbow.
Kusilutka regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller is keen to just control but Kusilutka is a slippery customer.
Kusilutka wants to improve his position but Oystenteller is controlling well.
Oystenteller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oystenteller trying to control from half guard but Kusilutka is working away.
Oystenteller is looking to advance position but Kusilutka won't allow it.
Oystenteller wants to control but Kusilutka is keeping him busy.
Oystenteller thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kusilutka's head.

Oystenteller is trying for a kimura here. Kusilutka looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Oystenteller wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daarstknasset Oystenteller!
In his post fight interview, Daarstknasset Oystenteller started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.