PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Noah Jaccard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitri Vasleyiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jaccard
vs
Vasleyiev

179 cm
22
183 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

178 cm
23
170 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Dangerous GnP
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noah Jaccard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dimitri Vasleyiev!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasleyiev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jaccard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big left from Vasleyiev misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jaccard - that will leave a mark!
Jaccard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

It looks like Noah Jaccard has been cut.
Vasleyiev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jaccard connects with a single shot there.
Jaccard lands a nice shot that snaps Vasleyiev's head back.
Vasleyiev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vasleyiev checks a leg kick.
Vasleyiev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jaccard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jaccard feints and then cracks Vasleyiev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vasleyiev down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaccard blocks the body kick.
Jaccard connects with a right hand. Vasleyiev shakes it off.
Vasleyiev throws an off balance right hand
and Jaccard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jaccard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vasleyiev lands a nice hook to Jaccard's body. Jaccard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Vasleyiev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vasleyiev slips under a jab from Jaccard.
Vasleyiev connects with a body shot.
Jaccard checks a low kick from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev wants to slow Jaccard down by chopping away at his legs.
Jaccard throws a big counter combination but Vasleyiev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jaccard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vasleyiev lands a leg kick that knocks Jaccard off balance momentarily.
Jaccard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vasleyiev.
Jaccard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jaccard looks to throw the jab but Vasleyiev is out of range.
A slow jab from Vasleyiev misses its intended target.
Jaccard tries to land a front kick but Vasleyiev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vasleyiev misses with a low kick.
Jaccard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vasleyiev's calf.
Jaccard fakes the leg kick and cracks Vasleyiev in the body.
Vasleyiev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vasleyiev misses with a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasleyiev misses with a jab to the body
and Jaccard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vasleyiev throws a leg kick
and Jaccard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaccard throws a body kick that misses.
Jaccard slips under a jab from Vasleyiev.
Jaccard misses with a low kick.
Vasleyiev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jaccard at a distance.
Vasleyiev throws an overhand right that lands on Jaccard's shoulder, as Jaccard tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Jaccard.
Vasleyiev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jaccard is out of range and Vasleyiev settles back down.
Jaccard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaccard throws out a loose jab but Vasleyiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasleyiev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vasleyiev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jaccard misses with a hook
and Vasleyiev counters with a thumping low kick.
Jaccard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasleyiev swings for the body but Jaccard moves out of range.
Jaccard throws a body kick that misses.
Vasleyiev avoids a kick to the body.
Jaccard cracks the inside of Vasleyiev's front leg.
Vasleyiev thumps Jaccard with a low kick.
Vasleyiev misses with a wild combination.
Jaccard connects with a single shot there.
Jaccard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vasleyiev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaccard moves away.
Jaccard thinks about countering with a body kick.
Vasleyiev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Some bone on bone action there as Jaccard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Vasleyiev backs away, Jaccard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jaccard throws the kick towards the body but Vasleyiev avoids it.
Jaccard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vasleyiev manages to avoid it.
Jaccard seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Vasleyiev avoids the body shot from Jaccard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Jaccard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jaccard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vasleyiev lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasleyiev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jaccard needs to keep his hands up - Vasleyiev had a free shot at his head there.
Jaccard lands a jab to the head.
Jaccard moves forwards but Vasleyiev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vasleyiev misses with a kick to the body.
Vasleyiev swinging wildly here.
Vasleyiev slips a jab from Jaccard.
Jaccard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vasleyiev is able to avoid easily.
Jaccard slips under a jab from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasleyiev ducks right into an uppercut from Jaccard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dimitri Vasleyiev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Noah Jaccard's cut.
That's time! Jaccard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jaccard throws a leg kick which misses Vasleyiev's front leg but catches the back leg as Vasleyiev tries to avoid it.
Jaccard scoring well with a low kick there.
Vasleyiev stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vasleyiev misses with a low kick.
Vasleyiev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaccard was well out of range. Poor timing from Vasleyiev.
Good shot there by Jaccard.
A slow jab from Jaccard misses its intended target.
Jaccard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vasleyiev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vasleyiev throws a leg kick which misses Jaccard's front leg but catches the back leg as Jaccard tries to avoid it.
Jaccard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice body punch from Jaccard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasleyiev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jaccard counters with a thumping low kick.
Vasleyiev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vasleyiev looks for the body kick but Jaccard saw that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vasleyiev checks a leg kick.
Vasleyiev lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Vasleyiev blocks the low kick.
Vasleyiev throws a jab when Jaccard was well out of range.
Jaccard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vasleyiev's head.
Jaccard checks a leg kick.
Vasleyiev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaccard moves away.
Vasleyiev misses with a low kick.
Jaccard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasleyiev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vasleyiev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jaccard counters with an outside leg kick.
Vasleyiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vasleyiev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jaccard takes a swing at Vasleyiev's ribcage but misses.
Vasleyiev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jaccard in his tracks.
Vasleyiev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vasleyiev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jaccard at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasleyiev tries to land a leg kick but Jaccard saw it coming and moves away.
Vasleyiev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasleyiev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jaccard's head backwards.
Jaccard lands a body shot.
Jaccard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body kick from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jaccard misses with an uppercut.
Vasleyiev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jaccard throws a hook but Vasleyiev blocks it.
Jaccard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vasleyiev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dimitri Vasleyiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasleyiev wants to slow Jaccard down by chopping away at his legs.
Vasleyiev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Vasleyiev misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasleyiev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jaccard.
Vasleyiev throws a hook to the side of Jaccard's head but Jaccard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasleyiev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaccard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Vasleyiev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jaccard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vasleyiev gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jaccard.
Jaccard blocks a low kick nicely.
Jaccard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vasleyiev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jaccard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jaccard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vasleyiev throws a shot to the body.
Vasleyiev punishes Jaccard's body with a nice straight punch.
Jaccard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vasleyiev.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasleyiev misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Jaccard.
Vasleyiev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jaccard is able to avoid easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vasleyiev, right into the meat.
Vasleyiev misses with a lunging right hand
and Jaccard counters with a good low kick that Vasleyiev was not able to check.
Jaccard misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like Vasleyiev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vasleyiev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jaccard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vasleyiev lands a nice hook to Jaccard's body. Jaccard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jaccard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaccard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vasleyiev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jaccard throws an overhand right that lands on Vasleyiev's shoulder, as Vasleyiev tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dimitri Vasleyiev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Noah Jaccard's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Jaccard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vasleyiev has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jaccard.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jaccard.
Vasleyiev connects with a body shot that sends Jaccard's belly button to the back.
Jaccard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vasleyiev doesn't seem bothered though.
Vasleyiev jabs Jaccard right on the nose. Jaccard blinks but takes it well.
Jaccard throws a low kick but Vasleyiev avoids it.
Vasleyiev throws a shot from downtown. Jaccard moves away and avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Vasleyiev. Those never looked like landing.
Jaccard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jaccard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dimitri Vasleyiev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vasleyiev throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vasleyiev has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jaccard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasleyiev takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vasleyiev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jaccard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaccard throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vasleyiev throws an overhand right that lands on Jaccard's shoulder, as Jaccard tries to avoid the shot.
Jaccard scoring well with a low kick there.
That kick from Vasleyiev tenderised Jaccard's leg. Jaccard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vasleyiev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jaccard throws out the jab.
Vasleyiev misses with a hook
and Jaccard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Vasleyiev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaccard moves away.
Vasleyiev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jaccard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vasleyiev tries to land a front kick but Jaccard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It appears Jaccard was looking to counter with a kick there.
Vasleyiev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jaccard eats them both and turns towards Vasleyiev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jaccard lands with a cross.
Vasleyiev misses with a low kick as Jaccard jumps back.
Vasleyiev lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaccard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vasleyiev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasleyiev throws a series of punches but Jaccard moves out of range.
Vasleyiev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jaccard.
Vasleyiev throws out a loose jab but Jaccard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Jaccard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jaccard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vasleyiev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jaccard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vasleyiev explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vasleyiev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jaccard eats them both and turns towards Vasleyiev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jaccard feints and then cracks Vasleyiev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vasleyiev down.
Vasleyiev throws a leg kick but Jaccard checks it.
Vasleyiev takes a swing at Jaccard's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Jaccard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vasleyiev throws a low kick but Jaccard avoids it.
Nice body kick from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev looks to land a combination but Jaccard avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaccard ducks under a wild hook from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev tries a head kick but it misses.
Jaccard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vasleyiev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jaccard - that will leave a mark!
Dimitri Vasleyiev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jaccard throws a head kick but Vasleyiev moves out of range.
Vasleyiev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jaccard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jaccard moves out of range of the strikes.
Jaccard misses with a two punch combination.
Jaccard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vasleyiev lands a leg kick that knocks Jaccard off balance momentarily.
Vasleyiev moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vasleyiev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jaccard tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaccard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Jaccard checks a leg kick nicely.
Vasleyiev lands with a kick to the ribs.
Vasleyiev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jaccard. Jaccard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jaccard misses the jab.
Jaccard throws a body kick that misses
and Vasleyiev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jaccard's knee momentarily.
Vasleyiev lands a nice shot that snaps Jaccard's head back.
Jaccard gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jaccard takes one on the button.
Jaccard looks for the body kick but Vasleyiev saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of Vasleyiev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jaccard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vasleyiev.
Noah Jaccard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vasleyiev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitri Vasleyiev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vasleyiev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Vasleyiev!