PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kazimierz Kusy (ranked 5446 p4p, 6580 weight class) and Premysl Otakar Jr (ranked 544 p4p, 595 weight class). Kusy comes to the cage accompanied by Lukasyno & Kriso - Mój świat feat. Miss God. 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.

Kusy
vs
Otakar Jr

184 cm
21
191
2 - 1 - 0

193 cm
23
200
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Hot Spunk
© Trap House

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kazimierz Kusy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Premysl Otakar Jr!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kusy looks to clinch
and Otakar Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Kusy.

Kusy moves into the clinch successfully.
Kusy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Otakar Jr backwards.
Kusy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kusy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Otakar Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kusy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Otakar Jr as he avoids it easily.

Kusy has managed to clinch.
Otakar Jr is trying to break free.
Otakar Jr wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otakar Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Otakar Jr gets control of Kusy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Otakar Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Otakar Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kusy defends it easily.

Otakar Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kusy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Otakar Jr throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kusy uses it to pass to side control.
Otakar Jr is trying to control Kusy's posture but Kusy avoids it.

Kusy stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Otakar Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
Otakar Jr tries to work over Kusy's front leg with a kick but Kusy checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kusy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Otakar Jr.
Otakar Jr scores with a one two! Kusy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Otakar Jr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Otakar Jr has his takedown stuffed

and Kusy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kusy.
Kusy stalling.
Kusy stalling the fight.
A short right from Kusy on the inside.
Kusy effectively controlling the action here.
Kusy tries to score a body lock takedown but Otakar Jr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazimierz Kusy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kusy pulls guard.
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!
Otakar Jr won't allow Kusy to get back to his feet.
Otakar Jr trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kusy's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusy is looking to stand up but Otakar Jr isn't so interested in that idea.

Otakar Jr stands up from Kusy's guard - Otakar Jr perhaps looking for a knockout.

Kusy moves into range and clinches up with Otakar Jr.
Kusy throws a head punch that misses.
Otakar Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Otakar Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.

Kusy breaks the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Otakar Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusy effectively controlling the action here.
Kusy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kusy has Otakar Jr pressed against the cage.
Otakar Jr blocks a body shot from Kusy.
Otakar Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kusy to keep the fight standing.

Otakar Jr manages to pull guard.
Otakar Jr doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Otakar Jr is trying to control the position but Kusy postures up.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Otakar Jr is looking for a triangle but Kusy pushes his legs off easily.
Otakar Jr throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kazimierz Kusy will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Otakar Jr looks for a takedown but Kusy sprawls well.
Otakar Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Kusy's head back.

Kusy clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Otakar Jr jumps guard but Kusy stands there with Otakar Jr around his waist. Otakar Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Kusy breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otakar Jr throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Kusy closes the distance and pushes Otakar Jr back into the cage.

Otakar Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Otakar Jr moves into the clinch.
Kusy scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Otakar Jr up against the cage.
Otakar Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Kusy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kazimierz Kusy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Premysl Otakar Jr.
Kusy is trying to drag Otakar Jr to the mat but Otakar Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Otakar Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Kusy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Otakar Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Otakar Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Otakar Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Kusy tries to clinch but Otakar Jr moves out of range.
Otakar Jr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusy wants to clinch.
Kusy tries to clinch up but Otakar Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Despite the aggression on Otakar Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Otakar Jr tries to keep at a distance but Kusy has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Kusy.
Kusy avoiding damage.
A shot in the inside from Kusy.
Kusy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Otakar Jrs head.
Otakar Jr misses with some punches.
Kusy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kusy holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusy tries to pull guard but Otakar Jr won't allow it.
Kusy slows down the pace here.
Kusy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Otakar Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Otakar Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Kusy rushes Otakar Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Kusy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Otakar Jr backwards.
Otakar Jr letting Kusy take a breather here.
Kusy leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Kusy for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusy digs a right hand into Otakar Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Otakar Jr's gas tank.
Kusy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kusy gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kazimierz Kusy.
Kusy tries to clinch there but Otakar Jr circles away.
Kusy is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Otakar Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kusy doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kusy tries to clinch up.

Kusy has Otakar Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Kusy lands a hook that snaps the head of Otakar Jr backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazimierz Kusy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Otakar Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kusy moves away.

Kusy clinches.
Kusy is struggling to control the position.

Otakar Jr jumps into guard, dragging Kusy to the mat.

Otakar Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kusy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Otakar Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Otakar Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kusy closes the distance but Otakar Jr moves to the side

and Otakar Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Kusy kicks Otakar Jr off and gets back to his feet.
Kusy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Otakar Jr.
Kusy fails in his attempt to clinch.

Kusy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Otakar Jr napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Otakar Jr is looking for a sweep.
Otakar Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Otakar Jr keeps trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Otakar Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Kusy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Otakar Jr to his feet.
Kusy tries to clinch but Otakar Jr is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kusy leaning against his opponent.
Otakar Jr letting Kusy take a breather here.
Kusy stalling in the clinch.

Otakar Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Otakar Jr misses the jab.
Kusy blocks a leg kick.
Otakar Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kusy takes one to the chin there.
Otakar Jr stuffs the takedown.
Kusy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Otakar Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kusy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Otakar Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kazimierz Kusy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusy tries to clinch but Otakar Jr is having none of it.
Kusy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Kusy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Otakar Jr quickly recovers to half guard.

Otakar Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Otakar Jr is trying to control but Kusy passes into side control!

Kusy stands up.
Kusy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Otakar Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusy tries to clinch but Otakar Jr is having none of it.
Kusy tries to clinch but Otakar Jr is having none of it.
Otakar Jr works over Kusy's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kusy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Otakar Jr.

Kusy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Otakar Jr did well to prevent Kusy getting side control.
Kusy tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Otakar Jr.
Otakar Jr is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kusy wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Premysl Otakar Jr.
I think Kusy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazimierz Kusy!
A very excited looking Kazimierz Kusy rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Premysl Otakar Jr had this to say: 'I am sorry to my fan's,I must find my weak point's and work harder...Thank Kazimierz,this lose give me more,what I expect...'.