PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Rusov (ranked 5918 p4p, 4581 weight class) and Jako Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Rusov
vs
Frost

188 cm
20
200
1 - 1 - 0

196 cm
18
205
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jan Rusov!
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, Jako Frost!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rusov misses with a takedown attempt - Frost sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Frost dives in and grabs Rusov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rusov pushes down on Frost's head and hops out.
Frost fails to land the takedown.
Frost closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rusov circles away.
Rusov throws a counter high kick but Frost was just alert enough to avoid it.
Jan Rusov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jako Frost.
Frost throws a series of punches but Rusov moves out of range.
Rusov moves out of range as Frost throws a body kick.
It looked like Rusov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost dives in and grabs Rusov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rusov pushes down on Frost's head and hops out.
Rusov feinted with a counter takedown.
Rusov shoots for a double leg takedown but Frost sprawls well. He's pushed Rusov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Frost tries to work over Rusov's front leg with a kick but Rusov checks it.
Rusov misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Frost.
As Frost looks to move away, Rusov throws a big counter combo but Frost just gets out of the way.
Frost doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rusov counters with a left and a right that stings Frost.
Frost throws a series of punches but Rusov moves out of range.
As Frost looks to move away, Rusov throws a big counter combo but Frost just gets out of the way.

Rusov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Frost has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rusov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

Rusov manages to break the clinch.
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!
Rusov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Frost avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rusov counters with a three punch combo that has Frost backing up. Frost nods at Rusov to acknowledge the strikes.
Frost checks a low kick from Rusov.
Frost defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rusov.
Rusov keeps the fight on the outside.
Rusov avoids the head kick by Frost.
Frost fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rusov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Frost looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost misses with a leg kick
and Rusov counters with a one-two to the body.
Frost fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rusov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Rusov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rusov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rusov 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.
Rusov misses with the ground and pound.
Rusov throws an elbow but Frost slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rusov throws an elbow but Frost slips to the side and avoids it well.

Rusov stands up and beckons Frost to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rusov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Frost somewhat.
As Frost looks to move away, Rusov throws a big counter combo but Frost just gets out of the way.
Rusov shoots in for a takedown but Frost shows good takedown defense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frost shoots in and drives through. Rusov sprawls well.
Rusov is looking for a counter combo.
Rusov closes the distance and clinches up with Frost, looking for a takedown. Rusov pushes Frost against the cage but Frost circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Frost with a poor takedown
and Rusov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frost has his takedown stuffed
and Rusov counters with a one-two to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Rusov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Rusov dives in for a single leg takedown but Frost sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Frost is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rusov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Frost is defending well.
Rusov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Frost prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Rusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frost is trying to pull guard but Rusov has him pressed against the cage.
Frost tries to pull guard but Rusov holds him up against the cage and eventually Frost drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost has Rusov pressed against the cage, preventing Rusov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Rusov drives through and clinches with Frost against the cage.

Frost manages to pull guard.
Frost tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rusov throwing strikes but missing.

Rusov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Frost fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rusov avoids it really well and circles away.
Frost is breathing heavily.
Rusov blocks a head kick by Frost.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rusov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Frost defends well and Rusov ends up having to push Frost into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Rusov's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Rusov pulls guard.

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

Rusov stands up from Frost's guard - Rusov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rusov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frost can do to turn this around?
Frost looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rusov is looking for a counter combo.
No luck for Rusov with that takedown attempt.
Jako Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost leaves Rusov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Frost appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good work by Frost as he checks the leg kick.
Rusov doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Frost counter with a right hand.
Frost is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rusov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Rusov rushes Frost and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rusov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Frost is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Frost pushes off an throws an elbow but Rusov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Frost manages to break the clinch.
Frost misses with a takedown attempt - Rusov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rusov goes for a double leg but Frost avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Frost continues to drive forward.
Frost jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rusov walks away with a smile on his face. Frost gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Frost fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frost stuffs the takedown attempt from Rusov. Rusov gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jan Rusov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Rusov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frost sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Frost is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rusov with a body shot.
Rusov blocks a head kick by Frost.
Rusov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Frost sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rusov somewhat.
Frost with the counter takedown but Rusov avoids it easily.
Rusov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Rusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost throws a nice looking combination but Rusov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frost shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frost stuffs the takedown attempt from Rusov. Rusov gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rusov is defended easily by Frost.
Frost fails with a takedown attempt.
Rusov shoots for a takedown but Frost saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frost drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rusov defends it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Frost.
Frost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rusov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frost.
Frost fails with a takedown attempt.
Rusov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Frost as he avoids it easily.
Frost tries to clinch but Rusov is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Frost looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jan Rusov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frost throws a head kick but Rusov moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost looks to throw a body kick
and Rusov counters with a left and a right that stings Frost.
Rusov goes for a double leg but Frost avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Frost continues to drive forward.
Rusov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Frost avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Frost's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rusov manages to avoid it.
Frost doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rusov counters with a three punch combo that has Frost backing up. Frost nods at Rusov to acknowledge the strikes.
Jan Rusov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Frost has his takedown stuffed
and Rusov counters with a left and a right that stings Frost.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rusov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frost is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rusov shoots for a double leg takedown but Frost sprawls well. He's pushed Rusov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Frost looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Frost shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rusov sprawls well. Rusov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Frost gets slowly back to his feet.
Rusov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rusov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frost's waist but Frost gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rusov off to one side.
Jako Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost throws a low kick, looking for Rusov's leg but Rusov calmly moves out of range.
Rusov appears to be looking for a big counter.

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 Jan Rusov.
Well Rusov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Rusov!
Jan Rusov opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.