PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Kothciushco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaska Juntta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Kothciushco
vs
Juntta

200 cm
35
250 lbs
19 - 24 - 0

188 cm
31
250 lbs
16 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Fast

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 19 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Krzysztof Kothciushco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaska Juntta!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Bruno Hogan and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juntta has a takedown stuffed.
Kothciushco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Juntta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kothciushco.
Kothciushco lands with a nice body kick.
Kothciushco throws a shot from downtown. Juntta moves away and avoids it.
Kothciushco attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Juntta is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Juntta lands a jab to the head.
Juntta misses with the combination.
Juntta checks a low kick from Kothciushco.
Juntta lands a nice shot to the body.
Kothciushco has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Juntta fails with a takedown attempt.
Kothciushco throwing a counter right hand but Juntta manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Kothciushco is predictable there

so Juntta counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Juntta wants to control from the top but Kothciushco keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juntta distracts Kothciushco with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kothciushco keeping full guard, as Juntta tries to pass.
Juntta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kothciushco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Juntta wants to control from the top but Kothciushco keeps moving.
Kothciushco controlling Juntta's posture.
Juntta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kothciushco swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two 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.
Kothciushco is trying to control the position but Juntta postures up.
Kothciushco keeping moving, preventing Juntta from controlling successfully.
Juntta looking to sit in guard and control but Kothciushco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Juntta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kothciushco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kothciushco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kothciushco tries to free his leg and advance position but Juntta is retaining full guard.
Juntta has a closed guard, preventing Kothciushco from standing up.
Juntta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kothciushco stands up from Juntta's guard - Kothciushco perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jaska Juntta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Juntta misses its intended target.
Kothciushco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Juntta.
Kothciushco throws a series of punches but Juntta avoids them all with ease.
Juntta moves out of range as Kothciushco strikes.
Juntta just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kothciushco.
Juntta lands a jab to the nose.
Kothciushco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kothciushco there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kothciushco throws a push kick but Juntta slaps the foot to one side.
A leg kick checked by Juntta.
Kothciushco takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Juntta.
Kothciushco ducks under a wild hook from Juntta.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kothciushco closes the distance and clinches up with Juntta, looking for a takedown. Kothciushco pushes Juntta against the cage but Juntta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Juntta shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kothciushco's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juntta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Juntta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Juntta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kothciushco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kothciushco keeping full guard, as Juntta tries to pass.
Juntta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kothciushco wants to sweep but no luck.
Juntta sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaska Juntta dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Some wild striking there from Kothciushco.
A nice side step and Juntta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kothciushco swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kothciushco closes the distance and clinches up with Juntta, looking for a takedown. Kothciushco pushes Juntta against the cage but Juntta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kothciushco takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kothciushco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Juntta's head backwards.

It looks like Jaska Juntta has been cut.
Kothciushco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Juntta fails to land with a series of punches.
Kothciushco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Juntta shoots in for a takedown but Kothciushco shows good takedown defense.
Kothciushco was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kothciushco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juntta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Kothciushco was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Juntta.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kothciushco. Juntta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Juntta throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kothciushco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Juntta misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta staying out of range there.
Juntta shoots in looking for a takedown. Kothciushco tries to sprawl out of it but Juntta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kothciushco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Krzysztof Kothciushco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaska Juntta.

Kothciushco has closed the distance and engaged Juntta in a clinch.
Kothciushco misses with the head strike.

Kothciushco manages to break the clinch.
Juntta fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Kothciushco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kothciushco throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kothciushco misses with a straight left.
Kothciushco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Juntta takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Juntta misses.
It looked like Kothciushco wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Juntta throws a big shot that misses.
Juntta digs a good hook to Kothciushco's body.
Kothciushco throws a leg kick but Juntta checks it.
Kothciushco cracks Juntta with a right hand to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kothciushco. That's going to slow Juntta down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juntta scores with a shot to the body.

Kothciushco gets caught flat footed, as Juntta shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Juntta wants to control from the top but Kothciushco keeps moving.
Juntta with a flurry of punches that miss.
Juntta throws an elbow that misses. Kothciushco uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Juntta's guard. Nice move by Kothciushco!

Kothciushco wanted to stand there but Juntta had control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kothciushco throws a big right hand that misses.
Kothciushco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juntta is keeping the position for now.

Kothciushco stands up and waves to Juntta to follow him.
Kothciushco throws a nice looking combination but Juntta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krzysztof Kothciushco is winning the standup battle so far.
Juntta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice shot by Kothciushco.
Juntta scores with a body shot.
Juntta slips a straight right by Kothciushco.
Juntta avoids the body shot from Kothciushco.
Juntta lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kothciushco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A punch combination from Juntta misses.

Juntta manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kothciushco on his heels. He'll look to pass Kothciushco's guard now, I'm sure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juntta won't allow Kothciushco to sweep him here.
Juntta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kothciushco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Juntta is one step ahead there.
Juntta wants to control from the top but Kothciushco keeps moving.
Kothciushco is pulling down on Juntta's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juntta stops Kothciushco from standing up.
Kothciushco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Krzysztof Kothciushco dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaska Juntta's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Juntta takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kothciushco tries to clinch up but Juntta circles away and keeps his distance.
Juntta lands a jab to the head.

Juntta scores with a takedown into Kothciushco's guard.
Kothciushco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Kothciushco gets to his feet - Juntta follows without any prompting.
Juntta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kothciushco throws out the jab.
Juntta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Juntta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Juntta shoots in looking for a takedown. Kothciushco tries to sprawl out of it but Juntta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kothciushco manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Juntta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juntta throws a right hand that Kothciushco ducks under and follows up with a left that Kothciushco also avoids with ease.
Juntta throws a hook to the side of Kothciushco's head but Kothciushco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Juntta just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKothciushco.
Juntta thuds his right hand into Kothciushco's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Juntta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Juntta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Krzysztof Kothciushco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaska Juntta.

Kothciushco instigates a clinch.
Kothciushco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Kothciushco.
Juntta trying to stall but Kothciushco improves his position.

Juntta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kothciushco misses the shot to the body.
Juntta takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Juntta lands with a shot to the body.
Kothciushco feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Junttas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juntta avoids the head kick by Kothciushco.
Kothciushco sizes up Juntta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Juntta swings widly with a right hand
and Kothciushco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juntta shoots in for a double leg but Kothciushco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Krzysztof Kothciushco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Kothciushco as Juntta shoots in.
Kothciushco scores with a jab.

Juntta is rocked!

That has opened up Jaska Juntta's cut even more.
Kothciushco lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Juntta up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Kothciushco from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Juntta's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Krzysztof Kothciushco!
Krzysztof Kothciushco seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.