PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yosef Wieler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Lukaszewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lukaszewicz has chosen Nothing More - This is the Time as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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.

Wieler
vs
Lukaszewicz

176 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
216 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yosef Wieler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Robert Lukaszewicz!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Igor Prikhodko and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wieler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lukaszewicz as he jumps to the side.
As Wieler backs off Lukaszewicz throws a huge counter combo but Wieler manages to avoid it all.
Wieler dives in and grabs Lukaszewicz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lukaszewicz pushes down on Wieler's head and hops out.
Lukaszewicz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lukaszewicz swings for the body but Wieler moves out of range.
Lukaszewicz looks to land a right hand but Wieler moved out of range.
Lukaszewicz throws a series of punches but Wieler avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Lukaszewicz does no damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wieler is defended easily by Lukaszewicz.
Lukaszewicz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yosef Wieler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wieler fails to land the takedown.
Lukaszewicz throws a counter combo.
Yosef Wieler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lukaszewicz throws a chopping leg kick but Wieler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lukaszewicz misses with a two punch combination.
Lukaszewicz leaves Wieler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wieler fails with a takedown attempt.
Lukaszewicz throws the left hand but Wieler avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wieler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wieler moves out of range of the body kick from Lukaszewicz.
Lukaszewicz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wieler manages to avoid it.
Wieler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lukaszewicz sprawls well. Lukaszewicz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wieler gets slowly back to his feet.
Wieler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lukaszewicz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lukaszewicz throws a series of punches but Wieler avoids them all with ease.
Wieler is looking to counter punch.
Wieler shoots in looking for a takedown. Lukaszewicz tries to sprawl out of it but Wieler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lukaszewicz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A shot to the liver by Lukaszewicz. Beautiful body shot.
Wieler is breathing heavily.
Lukaszewicz stuffs the takedown.
Lukaszewicz swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wieler shoots in for a takedown but Lukaszewicz shows good takedown defense.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lukaszewicz! But no joy.
Lukaszewicz throws a series of punches but Wieler avoids them all with ease.
Lukaszewicz misses with a double jab.
Lukaszewicz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lukaszewicz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wieler dives in and grabs Lukaszewicz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lukaszewicz pushes down on Wieler's head and hops out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wieler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lukaszewicz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wieler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lukaszewicz defends well and Wieler ends up having to push Lukaszewicz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wieler could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lukaszewicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lukaszewicz misses with a wild body shot.
Wieler takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lukaszewicz tests Wieler's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukaszewicz keeps Wieler at a distance using the push kick.
Lukaszewicz lands with a shot to the body.
Lukaszewicz throws a nice looking combination but Wieler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lukaszewicz lands a two punch combo.
Lukaszewicz is looking to chop away at Wieler's legs.
Wieler avoids a kick to the body.
Wieler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lukaszewicz sprawls well. Lukaszewicz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wieler gets slowly back to his feet.
Lukaszewicz connects with a body shot that sends Wieler's belly button to the back.
Sloppy strikes from Lukaszewicz. Those never looked like landing.
Robert Lukaszewicz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lukaszewicz tries a head kick but it misses.
Wieler shoots in but Lukaszewicz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lukaszewicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wieler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wieler shoots in looking for a takedown. Lukaszewicz tries to sprawl out of it but Wieler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lukaszewicz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wieler moves out of range as Lukaszewicz throws a body kick.
Wieler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lukaszewicz tries to avoid it but Wieler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lukaszewicz to the ground. Lukaszewicz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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!
Wieler slips a jab and a cross from Lukaszewicz.
Lukaszewicz throws a right and a left that Wieler avoids nicely.
A left lands for Lukaszewicz.
Lukaszewicz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wieler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lukaszewicz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wieler somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Lukaszewicz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Wieler shoots in for a double leg but Lukaszewicz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wieler moves out of range as Lukaszewicz strikes.
Wieler fails with a takedown attempt.
Lukaszewicz misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Wieler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lukaszewicz.
Lukaszewicz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wieler.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yosef Wieler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wieler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lukaszewicz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Robert Lukaszewicz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wieler is defended easily by Lukaszewicz.
Lukaszewicz throws a counter combo.
Wieler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lukaszewicz defends well and Wieler ends up having to push Lukaszewicz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wieler shoots in looking for a takedown. Lukaszewicz tries to sprawl out of it but Wieler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lukaszewicz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Lukaszewicz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wieler doesn't seem phased though.
Robert Lukaszewicz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Lukaszewicz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lukaszewicz throws a head kick but Wieler moves out of range.
Wieler shoots in but Lukaszewicz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lukaszewicz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lukaszewicz wants it to stay on the feet.
Lukaszewicz scores with a punch to the head.
Wieler takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A combination from Lukaszewicz does no damage.
A punch combination from Lukaszewicz misses.
Lukaszewicz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wieler tries for a takedown but Lukaszewicz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wieler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wieler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wieler walks into a stiff left hand from Lukaszewicz.
Lukaszewicz cracks Wieler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wieler might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lukaszewicz motions for Wieler to come forward. Lukaszewicz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lukaszewicz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lukaszewicz scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wieler is defended easily by Lukaszewicz.
A head kick misses from Lukaszewicz.
Wieler goes for a double leg but Lukaszewicz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lukaszewicz continues to drive forward.
Lukaszewicz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lukaszewicz throws a right and a left that Wieler avoids nicely.
Wieler checks a low kick from Lukaszewicz.
Lukaszewicz throws a jab but it's blocked by Wieler.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wieler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lukaszewicz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wieler somewhat.
Lukaszewicz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wieler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wieler tries for a takedown but Lukaszewicz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wieler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Danga de danga de dang - Lukaszewicz scores with a four punch combination!
Wieler shoots in for a takedown but Lukaszewicz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A left and a right from Lukaszewicz both land. Nice combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wieler or perhaps it was just good defense by Lukaszewicz, which made it look bad.
Wieler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lukaszewicz as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lukaszewicz throws a nice looking combination but Wieler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lukaszewicz misses with a body kick.
Wieler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lukaszewicz as he jumps to the side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wieler shoots in looking for a takedown. Lukaszewicz tries to sprawl out of it but Wieler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lukaszewicz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lukaszewicz lands with a cross.
Wieler shoots in for a takedown but Lukaszewicz shows good takedown defense.
Wieler fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Lukaszewicz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Lukaszewicz lands with a nice body punch.
Wieler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wieler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wieler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wieler.
The crowd cheers as Lukaszewicz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wieler doesn't seem phased though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lukaszewicz!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lukaszewicz throws a series of punches but Wieler moves out of range.
Lukaszewicz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wieler.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yosef Wieler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lukaszewicz lands with a nice body punch.
Wieler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lukaszewicz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukaszewicz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick misses from Lukaszewicz.
Lukaszewicz lands with a right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lukaszewicz!
Wieler shoots for a takedown but Lukaszewicz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lukaszewicz misses the jab.
Lukaszewicz misses with the combination.
Wieler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lukaszewicz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wieler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lukaszewicz throws out the jab.
Lukaszewicz throws the kick towards the body but Wieler avoids it.
Wieler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wieler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wieler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wieler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lukaszewicz misses with a head kick.
Wieler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lukaszewicz is fending him off so far but Wieler persists. Nope, Lukaszewicz circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Wieler goes for a double leg but Lukaszewicz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lukaszewicz continues to drive forward.
Lukaszewicz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wieler fails to land the takedown.
Wieler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lukaszewicz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wieler somewhat.
A nice side step and Lukaszewicz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Donk. Lukaszewicz catches Wieler right on the button with a cross.
Wieler shoots and misses
letting Lukaszewicz counter with a right hand.
Lukaszewicz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukaszewicz connects with a single shot there.
Lukaszewicz tries to bum rush Wieler with a series of wild strikes but Wieler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wieler shoots in looking for a takedown. Lukaszewicz tries to sprawl out of it but Wieler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lukaszewicz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Lukaszewicz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lukaszewicz misses with a wild combination.
Lukaszewicz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wieler manages to avoid it.
Wieler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lukaszewicz as he jumps to the side.
Lukaszewicz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wieler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lukaszewicz swivels and escapes.
Lukaszewicz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lukaszewicz scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wieler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lukaszewicz pinned against the cage. Lukaszewicz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Despite the aggression on Lukaszewicz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wieler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lukaszewicz tries to avoid it but Wieler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lukaszewicz to the ground. Lukaszewicz escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wieler blocks a head kick by Lukaszewicz.
Wieler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wieler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lukaszewicz defends well and Wieler ends up having to push Lukaszewicz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lukaszewicz tries a quick counter leg kick but Wieler is wise to it.
Lukaszewicz misses with a two punch combination.
Wieler shoots in and drives through. Lukaszewicz sprawls well.
Robert Lukaszewicz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lukaszewicz misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wieler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lukaszewicz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wieler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lukaszewicz pinned against the cage. Lukaszewicz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Lukaszewicz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lukaszewicz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 24:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 24:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Lukaszewicz!
A relieved looking Robert Lukaszewicz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.