PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harvey Jackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Kusilutka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackman comes to the cage accompanied by DMX - It's Dark & Hell Is Hot. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jackman
vs
Kusilutka

180 cm
22
185 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

189 cm
24
185 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

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Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harvey Jackman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Igor Kusilutka!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kusilutka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Jackman darts in and clinches Kusilutka up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kusilutka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackman has him pressed against the cage.
Kusilutka tries a knee to the head but Jackman blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jackman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kusilutka wants a takedown but no success here.
Kusilutka leaning against his opponent.

Kusilutka ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kusilutka no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusilutka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kusilutka's guard.
Jackman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusilutka wants to sweep here but Jackman controlling him for the moment.
Kusilutka has a closed guard, preventing Jackman from standing up.
Kusilutka wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackman is looking to stand up but Kusilutka won't let him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Jackman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jackman misses with a double jab.
Jackman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kusilutka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackman was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kusilutka.
Nice sprawl there from Jackman as Kusilutka shoots in.
Harvey Jackman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Kusilutka.
Kusilutka misses with a takedown
and Jackman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Kusilutka decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kusilutka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Kusilutka there.
Kusilutka looks to land a strike but Jackman avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kusilutka with a nice head shot there.
Kusilutka throws a big elbow that misses.
Kusilutka throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusilutka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kusilutka throwing strikes but missing.
Kusilutka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackman is keeping the position for now.
Kusilutka postures up in Jackman's guard and throws a big left but Jackman blocks it.
Jackman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackman leaves Kusilutka with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kusilutka fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The crowd cheers as Jackman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kusilutka doesn't seem phased though.
Kusilutka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackman.
Jackman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kusilutka misses with a takedown attempt - Jackman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Jackman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kusilutka wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kusilutka explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Harvey Jackman will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kusilutka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackman circles away.

Jackman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kusilutka is trying to defend but Jackman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jackman tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kusilutka.
Kusilutka manages to get to full guard.
Kusilutka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusilutka has a closed guard, preventing Jackman from standing up.
Jackman stopping the sweep attempt from Kusilutka.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackman gets to his feet - Kusilutka follows without any prompting.
Kusilutka shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kusilutka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kusilutka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackman.
Jackman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kusilutka fails with the takedown.
Harvey Jackman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Kusilutka.
Kusilutka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackman pinned against the cage. Jackman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kusilutka closes the distance and clinches up with Jackman, looking for a takedown. Kusilutka pushes Jackman against the cage but Jackman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Jackman feints and as Kusilutka raises his hands in defense, Jackman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackman decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jackman misses with a hook. Kusilutka ducked under it nicely.
Kusilutka shoots for a takedown but Jackman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kusilutka shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jackman tries to clinch up but Kusilutka circles away and keeps his distance.
Kusilutka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackman circles away.
Kusilutka is breathing heavily.
Kusilutka fails to land the takedown.
Jackman moves out of range as Kusilutka throws a body kick.
Kusilutka on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kusilutka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jackman circles away.
Jackman throws a big counter combination but Kusilutka scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jackman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackman connects with a body shot that sends Kusilutka's belly button to the back.
Harvey Jackman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackman lands a jab to Kusilutka's midsection.
Jackman throws a body shot but no joy.
Kusilutka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackman is fending him off so far but Kusilutka persists. Nope, Jackman circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kusilutka's hands.
A punch combination from Jackman misses.
Harvey Jackman is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackman cracks Kusilutka with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackman looks to land a combination but Kusilutka avoids it well.
Kusilutka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice sprawl there from Jackman as Kusilutka shoots in.
Jackman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Jackman. No joy for Kusilutka on that attempt.
Jackman jabs Kusilutka to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kusilutka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackman tries to avoid it but Kusilutka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackman to the ground. Jackman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kusilutka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackman defends it nicely.

Jackman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Jackman stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kusilutka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackman paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Jackman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kusilutka, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kusilutka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harvey Jackman dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kusilutka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackman misses with a few strikes there.
Kusilutka shoots in and drives through. Jackman sprawls well.
Kusilutka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackman defends it nicely.
Harvey Jackman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Kusilutka.
Jackman scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kusilutka misses with a wild body shot.
Kusilutka shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kusilutka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackman shoots in for a double leg but Kusilutka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Jackman moves into range and clinches up with Kusilutka.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusilutka has Jackman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jackman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kusilutka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Jackman breaks from the clinch.
Jackman misses with a wild body shot.
Jackman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kusilutka misses with a takedown
and Jackman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Jackman moves into the clinch.
Kusilutka jumps guard but Jackman stands there with Kusilutka around his waist. Kusilutka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Jackman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kusilutka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kusilutka changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackman misses with a looping right.
Kusilutka shoots in and drives through. Jackman sprawls well.
Jackman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kusilutka can do to turn this around?
Jackman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kusilutka was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackman.
Kusilutka with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Jackman to counter with a crisp jab.
Kusilutka shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kusilutka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kusilutka shoots and misses
and Jackman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jackman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kusilutka!
Kusilutka is looking to regain half guard here but Jackman keeps moving and retains side control.
Jackman is looking to take a break and control but Kusilutka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusilutka looks to move to half guard but instead Jackman has passed into mount! Damn!
Harvey Jackman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Jackman stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Igor Kusilutka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kusilutka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kusilutka tries to move into range but Jackman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kusilutka misses with a takedown attempt
and Kusilutka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackman throws a looping overhand right but Kusilutka ducks down to avoid it.

Jackman dives in and scores a takedown into Kusilutka's guard.
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.

Jackman gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jackman tries for a takedown but Kusilutka circles away easily

and Kusilutka counters with a single leg into guard. Jackman didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackman holds on and takes a little breather.

Kusilutka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harvey Jackman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackman 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:26
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harvey Jackman!
A relieved looking Harvey Jackman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.