PBP Commentary

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

Kuslovich
vs
Loiseau

179 cm
22
183 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
22
185 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wladimir Kuslovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henry Loiseau!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Loiseau closes the distance and clinches.
Kuslovich has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuslovich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Loiseau prevents it.
Loiseau lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Wladimir Kuslovich has been cut.
Loiseau misses with an elbow strike.
Kuslovich misses with a knee to the head.
Kuslovich with a knee to the head.

It looks like Henry Loiseau has been cut.
Kuslovich takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kuslovich avoiding damage as Loiseau throws knees to the body.
Kuslovich is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Loiseau is defending well for now.
Kuslovich blocks an elbow strike.
Loiseau lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Loiseau.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuslovich.
Loiseau misses with an elbow strike.
Kuslovich dodges an elbow strike from Loiseau.
Loiseau fails to pull guard.
Kuslovich has a couple of punches blocked by Loiseau.
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!
Kuslovich dodges an elbow strike from Loiseau.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Loiseau just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kuslovich's brow.
Kuslovich trying to land knees to the body.
Loiseau throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kuslovich tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Loiseau avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Loiseau.

Loiseau manages to pull guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Loiseau trying to control the position.
Loiseau can't keep his opponent in guard - Kuslovich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kuslovich thows a huge punch but Loiseau dodges it nicely.
Loiseau blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kuslovich.

Kuslovich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Loiseau has managed to free his arm - good work.
Loiseau avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kuslovich.
Loiseau keeping control of the position.
Kuslovich is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Loiseau keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loiseau keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Loiseau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Loiseau punching from the bottom.
Loiseau has hold of Kuslovich's hands but Kuslovich slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuslovich working the head and body with strikes.
Loiseau regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kuslovich.
Kuslovich lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuslovich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Loiseau is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuslovich is aware though and is defending well.
Kuslovich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kuslovich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuslovich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Loiseau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kuslovich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kuslovich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuslovich with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Loiseau is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kuslovich chips away with some ground and pound.
Loiseau is trying to keep Kuslovich in close.
Kuslovich postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Loiseau keeping moving, preventing Kuslovich from controlling successfully.
Loiseau throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kuslovich wants to control from the top but Loiseau keeps moving.
Kuslovich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Kuslovich is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Loiseau is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Loiseau has escaped and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kuslovich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kuslovich has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Loiseau wants to control from the top but Kuslovich keeps moving.
Kuslovich will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Kuslovich working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Loiseau has passed into half guard!

Loiseau wants to work for an arm triangle but Kuslovich is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Loiseau seems to be working for a kimura but Kuslovich defends the submission attempt.

Loiseau is looking for a kimura but Kuslovich is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Loiseau to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wladimir Kuslovich dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kuslovich swats away the attempt to clinch by Loiseau.
Kuslovich misses with a takedown attempt - Loiseau sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Loiseau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuslovich.
Loiseau throws a series of punches but Kuslovich avoids them all with ease.
Loiseau connects with a looping right hand.
Kuslovich misses with a wild body shot.
Kuslovich throws a lazy right hand but Loiseau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Loiseau as Kuslovich shoots in.
Kuslovich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Loiseau.
Henry Loiseau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuslovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Loiseau moves in looking to clinch but Kuslovich pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loiseau has a takedown stuffed.
Donk. Loiseau catches Kuslovich right on the button with a cross.
Loiseau lands with an overhand left.
Kuslovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Loiseau is just out of range.

Loiseau has Kuslovich up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuslovich putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Loiseau in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Loiseau misses with a knee to the head.
Loiseau is looking to take this one to the mat.

Kuslovich decides to pull guard.

Kuslovich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Loiseau doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Loiseau manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kuslovich trying to strike off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loiseau trying to control but Kuslovich is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loiseau won't allow Kuslovich to sweep him here.
Loiseau is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuslovich has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Loiseau's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Loiseau working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuslovich tries to strike from the bottom.
Wladimir Kuslovich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Loiseau trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Kuslovich has his foot on Loiseau's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Loiseau works his way back into a safe position though.
Loiseau is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kuslovich wants to control the position but Loiseau says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

Kuslovich actively working from the bottom here.

Kuslovich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Loiseau moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kuslovich.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuslovich is not content to let Loiseau control the position.
Kuslovich tries to buck Loiseau off but Loiseau is having none of it.
Kuslovich regains half guard.
Loiseau working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kuslovich works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kuslovich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Loiseau connects with a couple of short punches.
Loiseau trying to control but Kuslovich is working from the bottom.
Kuslovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuslovich keeping moving, preventing Loiseau from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Loiseau lands a couple of elbows.

Kuslovich looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Loiseau has picked Kuslovich up and slammed him! Kuslovich can't keep hold of the triangle and Loiseau manages to pass to side control!
Kuslovich misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Kuslovich sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kuslovich manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Loiseau must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kuslovich can't keep his opponent in guard - Loiseau advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Kuslovich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Loiseau thows a huge punch but Kuslovich dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Henry Loiseau will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

The fighters circle momentarily. Loiseau darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kuslovich misses with a lunging right hand
and Loiseau counters with a nice body shot.
Kuslovich does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Henry Loiseau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuslovich lands an overhand right.
Loiseau dives in and grabs Kuslovich's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuslovich pushes down on Loiseau's head and hops out.
Kuslovich cracks Loiseau with an open hand slap.
Loiseau lands with a hook. Kuslovich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Loiseau is defended easily by Kuslovich.
Kuslovich lands a jab.
A big left from Kuslovich misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuslovich takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kuslovich blocks a low kick nicely.
Kuslovich wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Loiseau.
Kuslovich misses with a body shot.
Kuslovich throws out a leg kick but Loiseau moves out of range and Kuslovich only half commits.
Loiseau comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kuslovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loiseau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuslovich tries a low kick but Loiseau avoids it.
Kuslovich tries to clinch but Loiseau is having none of it.
Kuslovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Loiseau is just out of range.

Kuslovich is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Loiseau's half guard.

Kuslovich wants to work for an arm triangle but Loiseau is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kuslovich is thwarting Loiseau's attempts to control the position.
Loiseau misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kuslovich is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuslovich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kuslovich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Loiseau has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuslovich is working away from the top position though.

Loiseau looking for submissions off his back.
Kuslovich missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Kuslovich seems to be working for a kimura but Loiseau defends the submission attempt.
Loiseau flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Loiseau is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kuslovich scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kuslovich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Loiseau defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loiseau wants to control the action here but instead Kuslovich manages to pass to full mount!
Kuslovich landing strikes from the mount and Loiseau is in trouble!
Kuslovich throws some wild stikes that Loiseau manages to avoid easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuslovich raining down hammerfists from mount.

Loiseau is rocked!
Loiseau is wriggling around trying to escape.
Loiseau is still in real trouble! Can Kuslovich finish him?
Loiseau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuslovich looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Loiseau covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wladimir Kuslovich!