PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Ostroyevski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ostroyevski comes into the arena with Russia blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!

Ostroyevski
vs
Wilson

190 cm
19
242 lbs
2 - 8 - 0

168 cm
25
226 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

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 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Ostroyevski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostroyevski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Ostroyevski fails to land the takedown.
Ostroyevski shoots in but no luck this time.
Jason Ostroyevski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ostroyevski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wilson is fending him off so far but Ostroyevski persists. Nope, Wilson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Ostroyevski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Ostroyevski.
Wilson blocks a head kick by Ostroyevski.
Wilson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ostroyevski is looking to chop away at Wilson's legs.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Ostroyevski avoids them all with ease.

Ostroyevski has managed to clinch.
Ostroyevski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Wilson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Wilson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson controlling the position.
Ostroyevski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wilson's head.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Wilson has eaten all the pies!
Wilson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ostroyevski tries to lock up and control but Wilson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wilson lands a nice shot to the head.
Wilson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Let's hope that Wilson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ostroyevski defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wilson.
Ostroyevski can't escape the position.
Wilson controlling from mount.

Wilson get's back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ostroyevski dives in and grabs Wilson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes down on Ostroyevski's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ostroyevski fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Wilson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good leg kick by Ostroyevski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wilson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ostroyevski counters with a head kick. That will keep Wilson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wilson.
Wilson looks gassed!
Ostroyevski doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilson circles away.
Ostroyevski throws a head kick that Wilson semi-blocks.
Wilson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ostroyevski throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ostroyevski moves into range and clinches up with Wilson.
Wilson fails to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ostroyevski has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wilson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ostroyevski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wilson smiles and moves away.

Wilson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Wilson stands up and waves to Ostroyevski to follow him.
Ostroyevski scores with a head kick.
Ostroyevski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ostroyevski is looking to clinch but Wilson is avoiding it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ostroyevski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Wilson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ostroyevski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Wilson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kevin Wilson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ostroyevski shoots for a double leg takedown but Wilson sprawls well. He's pushed Ostroyevski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ostroyevski scores with a head kick.

Wilson drives through and clinches with Ostroyevski against the cage.
Ostroyevski has had enough of the clinch but Wilson keeps him there for the moment.
Wilson stops a takedown attempt from Ostroyevski.
Ostroyevski is trying to push Wilson away but Wilson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A head kick by Ostroyevski misses

so Wilson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Wilson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wilson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ostroyevski avoids it really well and circles away.
Wilson is breathing heavily.

Wilson gets the takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostroyevski tries to improve position but can't.

Wilson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Wilson stands up and beckons Ostroyevski to his feet.
Ostroyevski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wilson but Wilson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Ostroyevski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ostroyevski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wilson is looking to clinch.
Ostroyevski shoots in looking for a takedown but Wilson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ostroyevski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostroyevski shoots in and drives through. Wilson sprawls well.
Ostroyevski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Wilson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ostroyevski moves in looking to clinch but Wilson pushes him off.
Ostroyevski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wilson but Wilson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ostroyevski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wilson swivels and escapes.
Ostroyevski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crunch! Ostroyevski slams his shin into Wilson's torso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ostroyevski tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ostroyevski dives in and grabs Wilson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes down on Ostroyevski's head and hops out.

Wilson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Ostroyevski has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Wilson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Wilson!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wilson taking a breather here.

Wilson stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wilson dives in and scores a takedown into Ostroyevski's guard.

Ostroyevski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wilson is aware though and is defending well.
Ostroyevski trying to control the position.
Wilson content to stall in guard here.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ostroyevski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ostroyevski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Ostroyevski.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilson blocks a head kick by Ostroyevski.

Wilson gets a clinch.
Ostroyevski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ostroyevski scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Kevin Wilson has been cut.
Wilson prevents Ostroyevski from breaking the clinch.

Wilson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ostroyevski regains guard immediately.
Ostroyevski working a defensive guard here.
Wilson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilson wants to stand but Ostroyevski is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ostroyevski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ostroyevski is keeping the position for now.
Wilson throws a strike but Ostroyevski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wilson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilson trying to control the position.
Ostroyevski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ostroyevski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kevin Wilson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wilson pulls Ostroyevski in to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ostroyevski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Wilson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wilson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ostroyevski is one step ahead there.
Ostroyevski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ostroyevski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ostroyevski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilson on the ground.

Ostroyevski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Ostroyevski there.
Ostroyevski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ostroyevski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ostroyevski throws a head kick but Wilson moves out of range.
Ostroyevski shoots in for a takedown but Wilson shows good takedown defense.
Wilson tries to clinch up.
Ostroyevski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wilson defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Ostroyevski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ostroyevski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ostroyevski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Wilson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ostroyevski's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wilson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ostroyevski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wilson has managed to get both his arms back between Ostroyevski's legs - danger averted.

Wilson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ostroyevski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ostroyevski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ostroyevski!
Check out the look on Ostroyevski's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ostroyevski tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ostroyevski throwing shots but missing, from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jason Ostroyevski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kevin Wilson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wilson tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jason Ostroyevski.
I think Wilson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Wilson!