PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krystopher Voyslovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quinton Jackson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Voyslovski
vs
Jackson

198 cm
20
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
216 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Krystopher Voyslovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quinton Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voyslovski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson is looking for the big counter here.

Jackson gets caught napping as Voyslovski dives in and scores a takedown. Jackson manages to retain guard.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Voyslovski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Voyslovski tries to pass.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Voyslovski stops Jackson from standing up.
Voyslovski postures up.

Voyslovski stands up from Jackson's guard - Voyslovski perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voyslovski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Voyslovski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Voyslovski closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side

and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Voyslovski pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Jackson looks winded!

Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Voyslovski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voyslovski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voyslovski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Voyslovski stands up from Jackson's guard - Voyslovski perhaps looking for a knockout.
Voyslovski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jackson as he avoids it easily.
Voyslovski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Voyslovski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krystopher Voyslovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voyslovski misses with a body shot.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Voyslovski throws out the jab.
Jackson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Voyslovski is landing a low percentage of strikes.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.

Jackson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Voyslovski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Voyslovski escapes and gets back to his feet.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Voyslovski pinned against the cage. Voyslovski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Voyslovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Voyslovski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jackson!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Voyslovski.
Voyslovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson connects with the punch.
Voyslovski tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Krystopher Voyslovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Voyslovski moves out of range.
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 Krystopher Voyslovski will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Voyslovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Voyslovski is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Quinton Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Voyslovski from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Voyslovski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Voyslovski trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Jackson is working an open guard so Voyslovski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Voyslovski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Voyslovski gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Voyslovski.
A counter left hand to the body from Voyslovski misses its target.

Voyslovski gets a clinch.

Voyslovski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson goes for a double leg but Voyslovski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Voyslovski continues to drive forward.
Krystopher Voyslovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Jackson.

Voyslovski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackson was covering up waiting for the punch and Voyslovski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Voyslovski lands a couple of elbows.

Voyslovski stands up from Jackson's guard - Voyslovski perhaps looking for a knockout.
Voyslovski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Voyslovski.
Voyslovski lands a high kick!
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.

Voyslovski pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Voyslovski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson unleashes a big counter combination but Voyslovski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Jackson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Voyslovski has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Voyslovski tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Voyslovski.
Voyslovski is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Voyslovski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Voyslovski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Voyslovski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Voyslovski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Voyslovski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Voyslovski landing with the ground and pound.
Voyslovski is stalling in the full guard.
Voyslovski advances to half guard.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.

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.
Voyslovski takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jackson trying to hold on to Voyslovski's head to control him but Voyslovski postures up.
Jackson is looking to escape.

Voyslovski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
Jackson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Voyslovski is controlling well.
Voyslovski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voyslovski controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voyslovski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Voyslovski moves nicely into side control.

Voyslovski has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Voyslovski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Voyslovski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Voyslovski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Krystopher Voyslovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Jackson.
Voyslovski shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And Jackson tries to counter it with a takedown but Voyslovski pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Voyslovski misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Voyslovski shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson throws a combination. Voyslovski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Voyslovski shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Voyslovski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
Krystopher Voyslovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Voyslovski stuffs the takedown attempt from Jackson. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Krystopher Voyslovski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Voyslovski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Krystopher Voyslovski!