PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacek Milowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Pleasures (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Pleasures has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jacek Milowski's chin.

Milowski
vs
Pleasures

180 cm
23
168 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

174 cm
34
158 lbs
28 - 15 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

$300

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacek Milowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Pleasures!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milowski throws a hook but Pleasures blocks it.
Milowski throws a right hand that misses

and Pleasures counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Milowski being controlled against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Milowski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pleasures looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Milowski working aggressively here.
Milowski misses with some punches.
Milowski throws a head punch that misses.
Pleasures working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Milowski is trying to break the clinch but Pleasures is controlling him.
Milowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Pleasures uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pleasures has a couple of punches blocked by Milowski.
Pleasures can't find room to land a body shot as Milowski controls the action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pleasures lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milowski misses with some punches.
Milowski tries to stall but Pleasures uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Milowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pleasures - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Milowski looking to stall.
Pleasures effectively controlling the action here.
Milowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pleasures is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Milowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Pleasures.
Pleasures blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Milowski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Pleasures.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milowski prevents Pleasures from breaking the clinch.
Milowski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures wants to stall.
Pleasures is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John Pleasures.
Pleasures fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Pleasures misses the target.
Pleasures takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pleasures misses with a looping right.
Jacek Milowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Milowski misses with a head kick.
Pleasures ducks under a wild hook from Milowski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures checks a leg kick nicely.
Pleasures sizes up Milowski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A head kick misses from Milowski.
Pleasures moves out of range of the strikes.
Pleasures scores with the left hand. Milowski knows he should have avoided that one.
Pleasures bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Milowski's head.
Milowski throws a head kick that misses.
Milowski lands a nice shot that snaps Pleasures's head back.
Milowski connects with a body shot that sends Pleasures's belly button to the back.
Pleasures misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Milowski.
Pleasures misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Milowski's head.
Milowski staying out of range there.
Good exchange - Pleasures coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Pleasures circles away.
Pleasures throws a body punch but Milowski moves out of range.
Pleasures darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Milowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Milowski misses with a hook

and Pleasures counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Milowski!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Milowski stops Pleasures from passing to mount.
Pleasures is putting a hurting on Milowski here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Pleasures dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Milowski takes a swing at Pleasures's ribcage but misses.
Milowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Milowski walks into a left hand.
Pleasures swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Milowski.
Milowski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pleasures with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Pleasures there.

Milowski is rocked!
Pleasures loads up on a big right hand but Milowski slips the punch.
Oh Milowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Milowski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Milowski seems to have got his legs back now.
Milowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Pleasures. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pleasures.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milowski throws a sloppy head kick and Pleasures moves out of range easily.
Pleasures punishes Milowski's body with a nice straight punch.
Pleasures misses with a wild combination.
Milowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pleasures throws a right hand that misses
letting Milowski counter with a right hand.
Pleasures throws a hook to the side of Milowski's head but Milowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pleasures looks to land a left hand but Milowski moved out of range nicely.
Pleasures throws a big shot that misses.
Pleasures might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pleasures connects with a body shot that sends Milowski's belly button to the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milowski throws an overhand right that lands on Pleasures's shoulder, as Pleasures tries to avoid the shot.
Milowski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Milowski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Milowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Pleasures's head.
Milowski swings for the body but Pleasures moves out of range.

Pleasures looking to score a takedown here. Milowski is defending well but Pleasures drives through and ends up in Milowski's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Milowski keeping moving, preventing Pleasures from controlling successfully.
Milowski pulls Pleasures in close to prevent any damage.
Pleasures wants to pass the guard but Milowski is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures passes into half guard.
Pleasures trying to control the action but Milowski is working from the bottom.
Milowski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pleasures is keen to just control but Milowski is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pleasures slips a nice elbow through Milowski's hands, connecting with Milowski's forehead.
Pleasures is taking a breather. Milowski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pleasures prevents Milowski from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pleasures prevents Milowski from improving his position.
Pleasures throwing shots but Milowski is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pleasures not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pleasures sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pleasures not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Pleasures showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Pleasures fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pleasures ducks under a wild hook from Milowski.
Milowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pleasures shoots in looking for a takedown but Milowski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pleasures's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Milowski tries to work over Pleasures's front leg with a kick but Pleasures checks it.
Milowski misses with a head kick.
Milowski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pleasures.
Pleasures looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Milowski just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Milowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pleasures misses with a looping left.
Jacek Milowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milowski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Milowski.
Milowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pleasures.
Pleasures throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Milowski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Milowski jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Milowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pleasures drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Milowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pleasures misses with a looping right.
Milowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pleasures manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pleasures scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pleasures misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pleasures with a nice cross.
Jacek Milowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pleasures throws a body kick that misses.
John Pleasures seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pleasures goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Milowski looks to land a left hand but Pleasures moved out of range nicely.
Pleasures lands with a nice body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Pleasures. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pleasures.
Pleasures's jab looks to have found its range, popping Milowski under the eye.
Milowski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pleasures to score with a decent uppercut.
Pleasures throws a right and a left that Milowski avoids nicely.
Milowski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Milowski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Milowski misses with a hook.
Pleasures misses with a looping left.
Milowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Milowski throws the left hand but Pleasures avoids the punch easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milowski scores with a kick to the body.
Pleasures with a jab.
John Pleasures is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pleasures scores with a body shot.
Milowski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pleasures uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Milowski.
Pleasures circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pleasures jabs Milowski right on the nose. Milowski blinks but takes it well.
Pleasures paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pleasures connects with a jab.
Milowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pleasures counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Pleasures comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pleasures 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Pleasures!
John Pleasures really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that $300 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.