PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miralem Aljukic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DarkLucaITA DarkLuca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Aljukic
vs
DarkLuca

195 cm
19
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Miralem Aljukic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, DarkLucaITA DarkLuca!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DarkLuca displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aljukic.
DarkLuca closes the distance and clinches up with Aljukic, looking for a takedown. DarkLuca pushes Aljukic against the cage but Aljukic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aljukic closes this distance looking for a takedown but DarkLuca circles away.
DarkLuca tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aljukic swivels and escapes.
Aljukic throws a leg kick but DarkLuca sees it coming and checks it nicely.
DarkLuca shoots in but Aljukic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Miralem Aljukic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DarkLucaITA DarkLuca.
Aljukic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aljukic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from DarkLuca.

Aljukic tries to keep at a distance but DarkLuca has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aljukic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but DarkLuca pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aljukic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. DarkLuca is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aljukic throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DarkLuca tries to pull guard but Aljukic holds him up against the cage and eventually DarkLuca drops back down to his feet.
DarkLuca is looking to take this one to the mat.
DarkLuca tries to throw a body punch but Aljukic avoids it by throwing DarkLuca back against the cage.

Aljukic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DarkLuca walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aljukic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
DarkLuca moves in looking to clinch but Aljukic pushes him off.
DarkLuca slips a jab from Aljukic.
DarkLuca wants to clinch
and Aljukic counters with a stiff right hand.
DarkLuca shoots in but no luck this time.

DarkLuca gets a clinch.
DarkLuca tries to land a knee to the head but Aljukic blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

DarkLuca drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
DarkLuca is trying to control the position but Aljukic postures up.
Aljukic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Aljukic trying to control the position from guard on top but DarkLuca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aljukic 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.
Aljukic is working hard here to advance position.
Aljukic with a flurry of punches that miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

DarkLuca is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aljukic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but DarkLuca pulls him back up using the underhooks.
DarkLuca is trying to break the clinch but Aljukic is controlling him.
Aljukic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

DarkLuca breaks the clinch.

Aljukic clinches up against the cage.
Aljukic gets underhooks to prevent DarkLuca's takedown attempt.
Aljukic misses with the head strike.
Aljukic wants to take the fight to the mat but DarkLuca manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Aljukic tries to pull guard but DarkLuca forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
DarkLuca wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
DarkLuca tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aljukic smiles and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aljukic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aljukic tries to close the distance and clinch but DarkLuca swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
DarkLuca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aljukic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DarkLuca as he jumps to the side.
DarkLuca is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Aljukic moves into the clinch successfully.
Aljukic is trying to drag DarkLuca to the mat but DarkLuca just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
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 Miralem Aljukic will probably get the nod.
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.

Aljukic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aljukic shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. DarkLuca defends it nicely.
DarkLuca misses with a jab, cross combination.
DarkLuca shoots in for a takedown but Aljukic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from DarkLuca as Aljukic shoots in.

Aljukic tries to keep at a distance but DarkLuca has taken the fight into the clinch.
DarkLuca looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aljukic leaning against his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DarkLuca stalls.

DarkLuca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aljukic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aljukic wants it to stay on the feet.
DarkLuca has a takedown stuffed.
Miralem Aljukic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DarkLucaITA DarkLuca.
DarkLuca lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aljukic circles away quickly and effectively.
DarkLuca is breathing heavily.
DarkLuca shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aljukic but Aljukic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aljukic tries to score a power double leg takedown but DarkLuca sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aljukic somewhat.

Aljukic moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aljukic can't get the takedown.

DarkLuca escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aljukic closes the distance but DarkLuca moves to the side

and DarkLuca counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Aljukic wants a takedown but no success here.
Aljukic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aljukic struggles to land a body shot inside as DarkLuca controls his hands.
Aljukic drops down looking for an ankle pick but DarkLuca pulls his leg out and moves away.
DarkLuca fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DarkLuca shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aljukic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DarkLuca moves away.
DarkLuca tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aljukic swivels and escapes.
Aljukic fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from DarkLuca as Aljukic shoots in.
DarkLuca stuffs the takedown.
DarkLucaITA DarkLuca seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Donk. DarkLuca catches Aljukic right on the button with a cross.
DarkLuca defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aljukic.
DarkLuca misses with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

DarkLuca clinches.
Aljukic tries to circle away but DarkLuca has him pinned against the cage.

DarkLuca breaks the clinch.
Aljukic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from DarkLuca.
Nice takedown defense from Aljukic. No joy for DarkLuca on that attempt.
Aljukic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
DarkLuca throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aljukic's waist but Aljukic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing DarkLuca off to one side.
Miralem Aljukic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aljukic fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DarkLucaITA DarkLuca showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Aljukic shoots in for a takedown but DarkLuca shows good takedown defense.
DarkLuca shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aljukic sprawls well. Aljukic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. DarkLuca gets slowly back to his feet.
Aljukic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from DarkLuca.
DarkLuca shoots in for a takedown but Aljukic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miralem Aljukic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DarkLucaITA DarkLuca.
Aljukic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from DarkLuca.
DarkLuca takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aljukic stuns DarkLuca with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as DarkLuca checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DarkLuca keeps the fight on the outside.
DarkLuca tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Aljukic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

DarkLuca forces Aljukic back against the cage and clinches.

Aljukic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DarkLuca throws a sloppy head kick and Aljukic moves out of range easily.
Aljukic fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by DarkLuca or perhaps it was just good defense by Aljukic which made him look bad.
Aljukic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DarkLuca moves away.
Aljukic closes the distance and clinches up with DarkLuca, looking for a takedown. Aljukic pushes DarkLuca against the cage but DarkLuca circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

DarkLuca rushes Aljukic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Aljukic pulls DarkLuca into guard.
DarkLuca slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Aljukic trying to control the position.
Aljukic wants to sweep but no luck.

Aljukic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. DarkLuca defends it easily.
Aljukic keeping moving, preventing DarkLuca from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DarkLuca is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by DarkLucaITA DarkLuca.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from DarkLuca is defended easily by Aljukic.
Nice sprawl there from Aljukic as DarkLuca shoots in.
DarkLuca shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aljukic sprawls well. Aljukic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. DarkLuca gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aljukic closes the distance and clinches up with DarkLuca, looking for a takedown. Aljukic pushes DarkLuca against the cage but DarkLuca circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aljukic blocks a head kick by DarkLuca.
Aljukic closes this distance looking for a takedown but DarkLuca circles away.
DarkLuca shoots in but no luck this time.
Aljukic shoots in and drives through. DarkLuca sprawls well.

DarkLuca drives through and clinches with Aljukic against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aljukic stops a takedown attempt from DarkLuca.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Aljukic tries for a takedown but DarkLuca manages to get underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to DarkLucaITA DarkLuca.
I think DarkLuca 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... DarkLucaITA DarkLuca!