PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Pereira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Kusilutka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pereira comes to the cage accompanied by Game of Thrones. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Igor Kusilutka enters the cage!

Pereira
vs
Kusilutka

183 cm
28
187 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

189 cm
26
185 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miguel Pereira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Igor Kusilutka!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira throws a sloppy head kick and Kusilutka moves out of range easily.
And Kusilutka tries to counter it with a takedown but Pereira pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kusilutka shoots in looking for a takedown. Pereira tries to sprawl out of it but Kusilutka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pereira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pereira throws a front kick aimed at Kusilutka's knee but Kusilutka avoids it well.
Kusilutka feints the counter takedown.
Pereira scores with a shot to the body.
Pereira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pereira lands a head kick!

It looks like Igor Kusilutka has been cut.
Kusilutka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira throws a series of punches but Kusilutka avoids them all with ease.

Kusilutka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pereira looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kusilutka tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Kusilutka thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kusilutka tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pereira is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kusilutka misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

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.
Kusilutka misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kusilutka fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pereira tries to bench press Kusilutka off him but Kusilutka keeps the position.
Pereira avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kusilutka.
Kusilutka sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pereira is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Pereira's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pereira tries to buck Kusilutka off but Kusilutka is having none of it.
Kusilutka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kusilutka working the ground and pound.
Kusilutka connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pereira some visible discomfort.

Kusilutka tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kusilutka throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Pereira works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kusilutka.
Kusilutka landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kusilutka is thwarting Pereira's attempts to control the position.

Kusilutka is looking for a kimura here.
Pereira is looking to improve his position.
Kusilutka throwing shots but Pereira is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kusilutka looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pereira is trying to control but Kusilutka passes into side control!
Kusilutka working away.
Kusilutka landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Pereira tries to improve position but can't.
Kusilutka in side control lands a decent elbow.

Kusilutka is trying to get an arm triangle but Pereira is defending well.
Pereira bucks up and tries to throw Kusilutka off but instead Kusilutka has got his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kusilutka working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Kusilutka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Kusilutka's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pereira swings widly with a right hand

and Kusilutka counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pereira!
Pereira is trying to get back to half guard.

Kusilutka working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kusilutka throws a strike aimed at the side of Pereira's head but Pereira avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Kusilutka are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kusilutka.

Kusilutka thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pereira is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusilutka throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pereira manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pereira wants to get back to his feet.
Pereira wants to get back to full guard.
Pereira is looking to control Kusilutka's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pereira avoid being mounted?
Pereira is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kusilutka wants to pass to mount but Pereira is defending the position.
Pereira wants to sweep but Kusilutka has passed to side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Pereira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Kusilutka wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pereira, who protects the arm well.

Kusilutka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pereira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pereira tries to improve position but can't.

Kusilutka working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kusilutka cracks Pereira with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira regains half guard.
Pereira wants to control but Kusilutka is keeping busy.

Kusilutka is trying to work for a kimura but Pereira is defending well.

Kusilutka wants to work for an arm triangle but Pereira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pereira wants to improve his position but Kusilutka is controlling well.
Kusilutka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Kusilutka is looking for a kimura but Pereira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kusilutka to get the leverage.

That's four 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.

Kusilutka is working for a kimura but Pereira is defending it quite comfortably.

Kusilutka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Pereira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kusilutka pulls his head out easily.
Kusilutka lands with a punch from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pereira taking some punishment here, with Kusilutka in his half guard.
Pereira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Kusilutka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Igor Kusilutka's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kusilutka shoots in for a double leg but Pereira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kusilutka doesn't manage to clinch there - Pereira circles away.
Kusilutka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kusilutka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pereira!
Pereira takes a swing at Kusilutka's ribcage but misses.
Igor Kusilutka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pereira misses with a head kick.
And Kusilutka tries to counter it with a takedown but Pereira pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Kusilutka feints and as Pereira raises his hands in defense, Kusilutka changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kusilutka throws a strike but Pereira rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Kusilutka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pereira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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!
Pereira tries to free his leg and advance position but Kusilutka is retaining full guard.
Pereira pushes down on Kusilutka's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira is looking to advance position but Kusilutka won't allow it.
Kusilutka trying to control but Pereira postures up.

Pereira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kusilutka defends it well.

Kusilutka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pereira pulls his head out easily.
Kusilutka is pressing down on Pereira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pereira stands and throws Kusilutka's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pereira trying to control the action but Kusilutka is working from the bottom.
Miguel Pereira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusilutka wants to control but Pereira postures up.
Kusilutka pecks away with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Pereira wants to stand but Kusilutka is controlling his arm.
Kusilutka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pereira tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kusilutka is trying to improve his position.

Pereira has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusilutka blocks a head kick by Pereira.
Kusilutka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A lazy left from Pereira finds it's target.
Pereira misses with a few strikes there.
Kusilutka steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pereira.
Kusilutka shoots in looking for a takedown but Pereira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kusilutka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pereira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Kusilutka feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kusilutka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pereira working a defensive guard here.
Kusilutka throws a big right hand that misses.
Kusilutka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusilutka works over Pereira with some ground and pound from guard.
Pereira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kusilutka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pereira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kusilutka is working Pereira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pereira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kusilutka's guard.

Kusilutka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pereira is aware though and is defending well.
Pereira wants to stand but Kusilutka is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kusilutka wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pereira lands a couple of elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereira is looking to work some ground and pound but Kusilutka has wrist control.
Igor Kusilutka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kusilutka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Pereira showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kusilutka 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 28:29
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Kusilutka!
Igor Kusilutka took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Soul Supremacy Fight Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.