PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay McCluskey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hillevi Javri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Javri has chosen Finnish Encore as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McCluskey
vs
Javri

180 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jay McCluskey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hillevi Javri!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCluskey shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Javri eats them both and turns towards McCluskey to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Javri fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCluskey looks to land a combination. Javri sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Javri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Javri slaps away a takedown attempt from McCluskey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McCluskey lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Javri lands a big head kick that sends McCluskey tumbling to the mat! Javri takes a step backwards and waves McCluskey back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCluskey lands with a nice combination. Javri backs away looking to recover.
Javri tries to clinch but McCluskey moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Javri on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McCluskey displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Javri.
McCluskey wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Javri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCluskey.
Javri fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice combination there by McCluskey.
McCluskey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Javri circles away quickly and effectively.
McCluskey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Javri's sensitive parts.
McCluskey is working the combinations to good effect here.
McCluskey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Javri blocks a head kick by McCluskey.
Javri is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McCluskey.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Javri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Javri fails with an attempt to clinch.
Javri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Javri walks into a straight right hand from McCluskey.
Javri takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No joy there for McCluskey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCluskey throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for McCluskey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Javri wants to clinch.
McCluskey throws a sloppy head kick and Javri moves out of range easily.
Javri tries to counter by closing the distance.
McCluskey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Javri as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay McCluskey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCluskey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Javri circles away.
Javri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Javri on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCluskey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Javri throws a sloppy head kick

and McCluskey counters by clinching up.
McCluskey blocks the elbow strike.
McCluskey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Javri after a bit of a struggle.
Javri creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Javri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Javri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McCluskey blocks the elbow strike.
Javri pushes off an throws an elbow but McCluskey leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Javri throws an elbow but misses.
Javri looks winded!
Javri throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay McCluskey 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.

Javri throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Javri moves into the clinch.
Javri misses with an elbow strike.
McCluskey dodges an elbow strike from Javri.
McCluskey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the fighters up against the cage, Javri throws an elbow but misses.
Javri creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McCluskey dodges an elbow strike from Javri.
With the fighters up against the cage, Javri throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCluskey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Javri walks away with a smile on his face. McCluskey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McCluskey misses with a few strikes there.
Javri wants to counter with a clinch but McCluskey pushes him away.
McCluskey tests Javri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCluskey lands with a nice combination. Javri backs away looking to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Javri wants to clinch up but McCluskey keeps it at a distance.
McCluskey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Javri.
McCluskey looks to land a combination but Javri avoids it well.
Javri is looking to clinch.
As Javri tries to get set, McCluskey tries to push him back and clinch up but Javri manages to avoid the attempt.
McCluskey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Javri can do to turn this around?
Javri lands with a slapping head kick.
Javri moves to clinch but McCluskey breaks away

and McCluskey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Javri's guard.
Javri is breathing heavily.
McCluskey with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McCluskey stands up from Javri's guard - McCluskey perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jay McCluskey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCluskey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good exchange - McCluskey coming out on top.
McCluskey looks for a takedown but Javri sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay McCluskey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Javri tries to close the distance and clinch but McCluskey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCluskey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Javri. Javri circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Javri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCluskey seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McCluskey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCluskey lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jay McCluskey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCluskey throws a shot to the body.
McCluskey scores with a one two! Javri had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McCluskey throws a right hand that Javri ducks under and follows up with a left that Javri also avoids with ease.
McCluskey avoids the head kick by Javri.
McCluskey tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Javri manages to circle out of the way.
McCluskey connects with a single shot there.
McCluskey swats away the attempt to clinch by Javri.
McCluskey wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCluskey misses with a head kick.
Javri takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Javri slaps away a takedown attempt from McCluskey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Javri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCluskey misses with a series of wild punches.
Javri is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McCluskey jabs Javri to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay McCluskey dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Javri takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jay McCluskey is winning the standup battle so far.
Javri wants to clinch up but McCluskey keeps it at a distance.
McCluskey wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McCluskey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Javri.
McCluskey looks to land a body kick but Javri moved away.
Javri is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
McCluskey lands with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from McCluskey misses.
McCluskey throws a one two combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCluskey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Javri moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCluskey lands with a good body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Javri fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCluskey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCluskey tests Javri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCluskey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McCluskey stalks Javri and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Javri's face. Javri staggers backwards, shaken.
McCluskey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCluskey lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McCluskey circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Javri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Javri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown attempt by McCluskey or perhaps it was just good defense by Javri, which made it look bad.
A left and a right from McCluskey both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Javri gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've been informed that Javri has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McCluskey is trying to pull guard but Javri has him pressed against the cage.
McCluskey avoids the elbow strike from Javri, against the cage.
McCluskey avoids the elbow strike from Javri, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Javri pushes off an throws an elbow but McCluskey leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Javri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McCluskey blocks an elbow strike.
Javri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Javri throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Javri just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCluskey's brow.
Javri pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McCluskey lands a nice uppercut.
Javri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McCluskey avoids the elbow strike from Javri, against the cage.
McCluskey can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay McCluskey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Javri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Javri pushes off an throws an elbow but McCluskey leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Javri throws an elbow but it misses.
McCluskey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCluskey takes an elbow to the forehead.
Javri lands an elbow just above McCluskey 's eye.
McCluskey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Javri creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McCluskey blocks an elbow strike from Javri.
With the fighters up against the cage, Javri throws an elbow but misses.
Javri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Javri throws an elbow that misses.
Hillevi Javri seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Javri misses with an elbow strike.
McCluskey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McCluskey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Javri fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McCluskey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay McCluskey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCluskey, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay McCluskey!