PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Petrovski (ranked 7668 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Lukyanov (ranked 5373 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleksandr Petrovski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Petrovski
vs
Lukyanov

175 cm
18
157 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
157 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aleksandr Petrovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Boris Lukyanov!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lukyanov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrovski swivels and escapes.
Lukyanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Petrovski. No joy for Lukyanov on that attempt.
Aleksandr Petrovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Lukyanov.
Lukyanov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Petrovski is defended easily by Lukyanov.
Petrovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovski tries to clinch up but Lukyanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Lukyanov throws a head kick but Petrovski moves out of range.
Petrovski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lukyanov.
Lukyanov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Petrovski shoots in for a takedown but Lukyanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lukyanov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukyanov stuffs the takedown.
Lukyanov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lukyanov duly obliges.
Petrovski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lukyanov's waist but Lukyanov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petrovski off to one side.
Lukyanov wants to counter the offense by Petrovski and move into the clinch position.
Petrovski doesn't manage to clinch there - Lukyanov circles away.
Lukyanov shoots in but Petrovski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Petrovski misses with a body punch
and Lukyanov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Petrovski tries to work over Lukyanov's front leg with a kick but Lukyanov checks it.
Petrovski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lukyanov shoots in and drives through. Petrovski sprawls well.
Petrovski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lukyanov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Petrovski somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Petrovski scores with a takedown into Lukyanov's guard.
Petrovski is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lukyanov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petrovski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lukyanov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrovski is thwarting Lukyanov's attempts to control the position.
Lukyanov has a hand on Petrovski's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Petrovski takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukyanov tries to hold on but Petrovski pushes him away.
Petrovski punching from mount but Lukyanov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lukyanov is working to get back to half guard.
Petrovski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lukyanov tries to hold on but Petrovski postures up.

Petrovski is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lukyanov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lukyanov wants to hold on but Petrovski pushes him away.
Petrovski lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Petrovski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Petrovski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lukyanov shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrovski tries to sprawl out of it but Lukyanov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrovski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrovski is looking to counter with head kicks.

Petrovski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Petrovski lands in his opponent's guard.
Petrovski controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovski throws a big right hand that misses.
Petrovski 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.
Petrovski postures up in Lukyanov's guard and throws a big left but Lukyanov blocks it.
Petrovski wants to get up but he can't break Lukyanov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrovski sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Petrovski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lukyanov shoots in but Petrovski avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Petrovski has closed the distance and engaged Lukyanov in a clinch.
Petrovski tries to stall but Lukyanov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Petrovski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lukyanov walks away with a smile on his face. Petrovski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Petrovski throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Lukyanov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Lukyanov breaks the clinch.
Petrovski fails with a takedown attempt.
As Petrovski backs off Lukyanov throws a huge counter combo but Petrovski manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Petrovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lukyanov shoots in for a takedown but Petrovski shows good takedown defense.
As Lukyanov tries to get set, Petrovski tries to push him back and clinch up but Lukyanov manages to avoid the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovski fails with the takedown
and Lukyanov counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lukyanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lukyanov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Petrovski throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lukyanov counters with a one-two to the body.
Lukyanov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lukyanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Petrovski as he avoids it easily.
Petrovski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lukyanov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Petrovski thinking.
Petrovski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lukyanov shoots in for a double leg but Petrovski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lukyanov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Petrovski circles away.
Petrovski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lukyanov is fending him off so far but Petrovski persists. Nope, Lukyanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Lukyanov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lukyanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Petrovski.
Lukyanov tries to clinch there but Petrovski circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lukyanov shoots for a double leg takedown but Petrovski sprawls well. He's pushed Lukyanov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lukyanov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lukyanov blocks a head kick by Petrovski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Lukyanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Petrovski circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Petrovski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lukyanov.
Lukyanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Petrovski's sensitive parts.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lukyanov - that will leave a mark!
Petrovski has a takedown stuffed.
Lukyanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Petrovski.
Petrovski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lukyanov shoots in but no luck this time.

Lukyanov moves into the clinch.
Lukyanov lands an elbow inside that Petrovski shrugs off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lukyanov walks away with a smile on his face. Petrovski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petrovski takes one to the side of the head.
Lukyanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lukyanov stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Petrovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrovski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lukyanov wants to clinch up but Petrovski keeps it at a distance.
Lukyanov shoots in for a takedown but Petrovski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lukyanov throws a head kick that Petrovski semi-blocks.
Lukyanov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lukyanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovski tries to clinch but Lukyanov moves out of range.
Petrovski fails to land with a series of punches.
Petrovski shoots in but Lukyanov avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Lukyanov moves into the clinch.
Lukyanov gets underhooks to prevent Petrovski's takedown attempt.
Lukyanov digs a right hand into Petrovski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Petrovski's gas tank.
Lukyanov trying to control the position but instead, Petrovski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lukyanov into the cage.

Lukyanov successfully pulls guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukyanov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Petrovski content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lukyanov has locked up a guillotine! Lukyanov's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Petrovski is holding on here and Lukyanov must be using up a lot of energy. Petrovski has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lukyanov gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Boris Lukyanov!