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). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kuslovich
vs
Loiseau

179 cm
22
183 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

187 cm
22
185 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 3 - 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henry Loiseau!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loiseau swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Loiseau tries to clinch up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Loiseau, right into the meat.
Loiseau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Loiseau rushes Kuslovich and presses him up against the cage.
Kuslovich misses with a knee strike.
Loiseau leaning his opponent against the cage.
Knees to the body from Loiseau.
Kuslovich is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Loiseau to keep the fight standing.
Loiseau managing to block the knees to the body from Kuslovich.
Loiseau misses with an elbow over the top.
Kuslovich using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Loiseau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kuslovich.
With the fighters up against the cage, Loiseau throws an elbow but misses.

Loiseau manages to pull guard.
Kuslovich connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuslovich lands a couple of elbows.
Kuslovich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Loiseau utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuslovich throws a strike but Loiseau rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kuslovich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Loiseau accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Loiseau stopping the sweep attempt from Kuslovich.
Loiseau working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kuslovich's head.
Kuslovich has momentary wrist control but Loiseau slips an elbow through the middle.

It looks like Wladimir Kuslovich has been cut.

Loiseau got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuslovich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Loiseau has managed to get both his arms back between Kuslovich's legs - danger averted.
Loiseau scoring with some ground and pound.
Loiseau with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loiseau postures up.
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 looking for a guillotine here but Loiseau defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loiseau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuslovich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuslovich is trying to keep Loiseau in close.
Loiseau works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kuslovich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Loiseau throwing shots but Kuslovich is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Loiseau there.
Loiseau lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Loiseau thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kuslovich is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loiseau content to control rather than advance.
Kuslovich is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Loiseau's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Loiseau's back!
Loiseau tries to break free.
Kuslovich struggling to land strikes to the head as Loiseau covers up.
Kuslovich misses with a punch to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kuslovich working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Kuslovich scores with punches and elbows.
Kuslovich thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Loiseau trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Loiseau manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kuslovich's guard. Nice work there by Loiseau.
Loiseau lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuslovich wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuslovich trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Loiseau working some strikes from top position.
Kuslovich preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Loiseau slips nicely into half guard.
Kuslovich is staying active underneath Loiseau, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kuslovich is trying to maintain the position but Loiseau is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuslovich is refusing to be controlled, as Loiseau sits in half guard.
Loiseau landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kuslovich is pressing down on Loiseau's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Loiseau lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Loiseau scoring with punches to the head and body.
Loiseau makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Loiseau is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Loiseau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wladimir Kuslovich's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kuslovich takes one to the chin there.

Loiseau rushes Kuslovich and presses him up against the cage.
Kuslovich misses with a hook from the clinch.

Loiseau is trying to trip Kuslovich. He has hold of a leg but Kuslovich is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Loiseau persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Kuslovich is looking for a triangle but Loiseau pushes his legs off easily.

Kuslovich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Loiseau landing with the ground and pound.
Kuslovich trying to control the position.
Loiseau with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuslovich wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Loiseau is now in half guard.

Loiseau is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kuslovich sees it coming and defends easily.
Kuslovich makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuslovich.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Loiseau postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kuslovich is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Loiseau, into his guard.
Kuslovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Loiseau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Loiseau escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kuslovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Loiseau bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuslovich's guard.
Kuslovich manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Loiseau manages to get himself to full guard.
Kuslovich postures up and lands a big shot to Loiseau's brow.
Henry Loiseau has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kuslovich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Loiseau wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loiseau utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Loiseau is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuslovich defends well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loiseau wants to sweep here but Kuslovich controlling him for the moment.
Kuslovich makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kuslovich landing with the ground and pound.
Kuslovich lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Loiseau has momentary wrist control but Kuslovich slips an elbow through the middle.
Kuslovich throwing strikes from guard but Loiseau blocks nicely.
Kuslovich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuslovich with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuslovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Loiseau is retaining full guard.
Loiseau wants to sweep but no luck.

Loiseau is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuslovich defends well.
Loiseau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuslovich.
Loiseau tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuslovich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kuslovich is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kuslovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Loiseau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Loiseau is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuslovich is aware though and is defending well.
Kuslovich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kuslovich won't allow Loiseau to sweep him here.
Loiseau keeping moving, preventing Kuslovich from controlling successfully.
Kuslovich postures up in Loiseau's guard and throws a big left but Loiseau blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Loiseau is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kuslovich is aware though and is defending well.
Loiseau lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kuslovich!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuslovich is desperately trying to improve his position but Loiseau has a good base and remains in mount.
Kuslovich wants to control but Loiseau is having none of it.
Loiseau landing punches.

Wladimir Kuslovich's cut is getting worse.
Loiseau looking to finish Kuslovich with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kuslovich!
Kuslovich manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kuslovich blocking the ground and pound attempt from Loiseau.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Kuslovich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Loiseau lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wladimir Kuslovich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wladimir Kuslovich's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Kuslovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Loiseau.
Kuslovich takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuslovich. Loiseau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Loiseau cracks Kuslovich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kuslovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loiseau manages to avoid it.
Loiseau misses with a body shot.
Kuslovich shoots for a double leg takedown but Loiseau sprawls well. He's pushed Kuslovich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Loiseau lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kuslovich misses with an uppercut. Loiseau saw that one coming.
Henry Loiseau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuslovich looks to land a combination but Loiseau avoids it well.
Kuslovich on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Loiseau. Loiseau obviously looking to wear him down.
Loiseau digs a good hook to Kuslovich's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuslovich connects with a body shot that sends Loiseau's belly button to the back.
Loiseau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuslovich tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Loiseau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Loiseau.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Loiseau tries to clinch up.
Loiseau lands a high kick!
Loiseau wants to land a leg kick but Kuslovich is out of range.
Kuslovich drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Loiseau lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Donk. Loiseau catches Kuslovich right on the button with a cross.
Loiseau leaves Kuslovich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Loiseau has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kuslovich misses with a double jab

and Loiseau counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kuslovich's guard now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loiseau landing with the ground and pound.

Kuslovich is rocked!
Loiseau scoring with some ground and pound.
Oh Kuslovich is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Kuslovich has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Loiseau is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kuslovich.

Loiseau tries for a kimura but Kuslovich is defending well.
Loiseau takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Kuslovich to pass into mount.
Kuslovich seems to have got his legs back now.
Loiseau lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kuslovich hang on?

Wladimir Kuslovich's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Loiseau softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Kuslovich is out cold! Loiseau jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Loiseau!
Henry Loiseau seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.