PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Kshymensky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benji Lucia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benji Lucia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kshymensky
vs
Lucia

175 cm
26
155 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

178 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jesse Kshymensky !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Benji Lucia!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucia shoots in and drives through. Kshymensky sprawls well.
Lucia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kshymensky as he jumps to the side.
Lucia fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jesse Kshymensky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benji Lucia.
Lucia shoots in looking for a takedown. Kshymensky tries to sprawl out of it but Lucia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kshymensky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lucia shoots in looking for a takedown. Kshymensky tries to sprawl out of it but Lucia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kshymensky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kshymensky throws a big counter combination but Lucia scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Benji Lucia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kshymensky uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lucia has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucia shoots in and drives through. Kshymensky sprawls well.
Lucia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kshymensky . Kshymensky obviously looking to wear him down.
Lucia dives in and grabs Kshymensky 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kshymensky pushes down on Lucia's head and hops out.
No luck for Lucia with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Kshymensky as Lucia shoots in.

Kshymensky closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lucia quickly recovers to half guard.
Kshymensky definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Kshymensky looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Still in half guard, Kshymensky seems content to control.

Lucia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Lucia looking for submissions off his back.

Lucia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kshymensky keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Lucia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kshymensky pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kshymensky connects with a nice short shot to Lucia's temple.

Lucia actively working from the bottom here.

Lucia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kshymensky controlling the pace.
Kshymensky seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lucia for as long as he can get away with.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kshymensky lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lucia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kshymensky seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Lucia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lucia wants to get back to full guard.
Kshymensky is trying to control the action in half guard but Lucia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Lucia actively working from the bottom here.

Lucia actively working from the bottom here.
Kshymensky slips a nice elbow through Lucia's hands, connecting with Lucia's forehead.
Kshymensky takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kshymensky lands with a punch from half guard.

Lucia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Lucia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lucia looks winded!
Lucia is trying to get back to full guard.

Lucia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kshymensky pulls his head out easily.

Lucia looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kshymensky pushes past his half guard into mount!
Kshymensky tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kshymensky punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kshymensky looking to finish Lucia with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lucia!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucia is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kshymensky sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kshymensky tries to control but Lucia wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Kshymensky dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Good leg kick by Kshymensky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lucia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Kshymensky gets a takedown into half guard.

Lucia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Lucia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lucia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kshymensky slips a nice elbow through Lucia's hands, connecting with Lucia's forehead.

Lucia actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kshymensky connects with a nice short shot to Lucia's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kshymensky is looking for a kimura here.

Lucia actively working from the bottom here.
Lucia wants to sweep but Kshymensky has passed to side control!
Kshymensky lands some shots froms side control.
Lucia is looking for a sweep.
Kshymensky creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lucia taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lucia tries to buck Kshymensky off but Kshymensky is having none of it.

Kshymensky is trying to get an arm triangle but Lucia is defending well.
Lucia is looking to regain half guard here but Kshymensky keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucia manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kshymensky working the head and body with strikes.

Kshymensky is looking for a kimura but Lucia is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kshymensky to get the leverage.
Kshymensky performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Lucia actively working from the bottom here.
Kshymensky keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lucia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Lucia actively working from the bottom here.

Lucia actively working from the bottom here.
Lucia is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kshymensky in particular looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kshymensky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Lucia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Lucia looking for submissions off his back.
Kshymensky working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Lucia is defending against the submission attempts here by Kshymensky .
Kshymensky looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lucia with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Lucia looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kshymensky working the head and body with strikes.

Lucia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Lucia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kshymensky performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Lucia actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kshymensky controlling the action here.

Lucia looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jesse Kshymensky dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A cross from Kshymensky lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kshymensky , right into the meat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kshymensky darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jesse Kshymensky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lucia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kshymensky counters with a left and a right that stings Lucia.
Lucia misses with a takedown attempt - Kshymensky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kshymensky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucia can do to turn this around?
Lucia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lucia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kshymensky as he jumps to the side.
Jesse Kshymensky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benji Lucia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kshymensky fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lucia.
Lucia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lucia takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Lucia tries to sprawl but Kshymensky drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kshymensky connects with a nice short shot to Lucia's temple.
Lucia is staying active underneath Kshymensky , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kshymensky looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Lucia with the active half guard here but Kshymensky passes nicely into side control.
Kshymensky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucia keeps working.
Lucia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kshymensky wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lucia is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kshymensky is working Lucia over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kshymensky lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kshymensky has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Kshymensky with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lucia is looking to improve his position but Kshymensky isn't that keen on the idea.
Kshymensky has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lucia's face.
Lucia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kshymensky with the ground and pound from mount.
Lucia is looking to get to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee warns Lucia that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucia sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Kshymensky decides to return to a standing position.
Lucia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kshymensky defends it nicely.
Kshymensky moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kshymensky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jesse Kshymensky is winning the standup battle so far.
Kshymensky throws out a powerful jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch combination from Kshymensky misses.

Kshymensky looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lucia!
Kshymensky cracks Lucia with a big elbow.
Jesse Kshymensky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kshymensky moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lucia is looking for a sweep.
Kshymensky trying to control the action but Lucia is working from the bottom.
Benji Lucia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucia tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Kshymensky takes a little break here. Lucia wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Kshymensky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kshymensky 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Jesse Kshymensky !
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Jesse Kshymensky !
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Jesse Kshymensky !

Jesse Kshymensky wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Jesse Kshymensky made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.