PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kylma Jaak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Clattenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jaak
vs
Clattenburg

185 cm
40
185 lbs
17 - 11 - 0

188 cm
31
202 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kylma Jaak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Johny Clattenburg!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaak throws a right hand that Clattenburg ducks under and follows up with a left that Clattenburg also avoids with ease.
Clattenburg throws a body punch but Jaak moves out of range.
Jaak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

It looks like Kylma Jaak has been cut.
Jaak moves away from the strike by Clattenburg.
It looked like Jaak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jaak gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Clattenburg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaak manages to avoid it.
Clattenburg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jaak tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Clattenburg manages to circle out of the way.
Jaak shoots in but no luck this time.
Clattenburg throws an overhand right that lands on Jaak's shoulder, as Jaak tries to avoid the shot.
Clattenburg lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jaak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Clattenburg defends it nicely.
A slow jab from Clattenburg misses its intended target.
A big right from Clattenburg misses.
A cross from Clattenburg lands.
Clattenburg scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Clattenburg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jaak doesn't seem phased though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clattenburg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clattenburg.
Clattenburg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaak.
Jaak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jaak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaak missing with a left hand there. Clattenburg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jaak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jaak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jaak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clattenburg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jaak throwing a counter right hand but Clattenburg manages to avoid it.
Clattenburg lands a body shot.
Jaak misses with the combination.
Jab from Clattenburg.
Jaak moves out of range as Clattenburg strikes.
Clattenburg plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jaak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clattenburg swivels and escapes.
Clattenburg wants to counter the offense by Jaak and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kylma Jaak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clattenburg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Clattenburg.

Jaak is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaak throws a shot from downtown. Clattenburg moves away and avoids it.
Johny Clattenburg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Clattenburg as he jumps to the side.
A left lands for Clattenburg.

Kylma Jaak's cut is getting worse.
Clattenburg has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.

Clattenburg lands a big right hand that sends Jaak crashing to the mat! Clattenburg stays standing though and waves Jaak back to his feet!
Oh Jaak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jaak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Clattenburg counters with a right hand to the body.
Crack! A monster head kick from Clattenburg and Jaak falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Clattenburg!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johny Clattenburg!