PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Petrovski (ranked 8727 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Lukyanov (ranked 4525 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Petrovski
vs
Lukyanov

175 cm
18
157 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

178 cm
25
157 lbs
3 - 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 - 2 - 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Boris Lukyanov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lukyanov gets a clinch.
Lukyanov is working for takedown but Petrovski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Petrovski tries to break the clinch but Lukyanov is controlling the position.
Lukyanov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Petrovski just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lukyanov is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Lukyanov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petrovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lukyanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lukyanov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lukyanov tries to clinch but Petrovski is having none of it.

Lukyanov forces Petrovski back against the cage and clinches.
Petrovski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lukyanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Petrovski or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lukyanov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Petrovski is trying to pull guard but Lukyanov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksandr Petrovski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrovski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lukyanov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lukyanov jumps guard but Petrovski stands there with Lukyanov around his waist. Lukyanov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Petrovski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lukyanov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lukyanov breaks the clinch.
Petrovski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petrovski wants it to stay on the feet.
Lukyanov shoots in for a double leg but Petrovski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Petrovski stuffs the takedown.
Petrovski throws a big counter combination but Lukyanov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Petrovski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lukyanov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Petrovski. Petrovski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lukyanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrovski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Petrovski.
Nice sprawl there from Petrovski as Lukyanov shoots in.
Petrovski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lukyanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Petrovski tries to clinch but Lukyanov moves away
and Lukyanov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lukyanov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Petrovski sprawls well. Petrovski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lukyanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Petrovski takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lukyanov misses with a few strikes there.
Petrovski misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrovski misses with a kick to the body.
Lukyanov is looking to clinch but Petrovski is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukyanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lukyanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrovski throws out the jab.
Lukyanov throws a head kick that half lands.

Lukyanov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lukyanov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Petrovski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Petrovski is trying to pull guard but Lukyanov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Petrovski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lukyanov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Petrovski is breathing heavily.
Lukyanov shoots in but no luck this time.
Lukyanov goes for a double leg but Petrovski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Petrovski continues to drive forward.
Petrovski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lukyanov closes the distance and clinches up with Petrovski, looking for a takedown. Lukyanov pushes Petrovski against the cage but Petrovski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lukyanov misses with a takedown attempt - Petrovski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Petrovski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Well, if Petrovski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Petrovski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lukyanov's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Boris Lukyanov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Petrovski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lukyanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Petrovski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lukyanov shoots in for a takedown but Petrovski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrovski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Petrovski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Petrovski lands in his opponent's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Lukyanov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lukyanov decides to pull guard.
Lukyanov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Petrovski is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukyanov can't keep his opponent in guard - Petrovski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lukyanov tries to roll over but Petrovski keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lukyanov trying to hold on to Petrovski's head to control him but Petrovski postures up.
Petrovski tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lukyanov.
Petrovski trying to pass the guard but Lukyanov defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Petrovski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boris Lukyanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lukyanov pushes Petrovski off looking to stand but Petrovski dives back in and keeps control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lukyanov blocks a head kick by Petrovski.
Lukyanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Petrovski defends it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukyanov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Petrovski.
Lukyanov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Petrovski misses with a wild body shot.
Lukyanov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Petrovski tries to avoid it but Lukyanov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Petrovski to the ground. Petrovski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Aleksandr Petrovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Lukyanov.
Lukyanov shoots for a takedown but Petrovski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lukyanov is breathing heavily.
Petrovski shoots for a double leg takedown but Lukyanov sprawls well. He's pushed Petrovski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Petrovski shoots in for a takedown but Lukyanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lukyanov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lukyanov shoots for a takedown but Petrovski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aleksandr Petrovski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Petrovski stuffs the takedown attempt from Lukyanov. Lukyanov gets slowly back to his feet.
Petrovski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petrovski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrovski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lukyanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lukyanov misses with a takedown attempt - Petrovski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrovski slaps away a takedown attempt from Lukyanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aleksandr Petrovski will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Petrovski.
Petrovski tries to clinch up
and Lukyanov counters with a straight right hand.
Lukyanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Petrovski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lukyanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Petrovski tries for a takedown but Lukyanov circles away easily
and Lukyanov counters with a head kick. That will keep Petrovski thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Aleksandr Petrovski is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrovski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lukyanov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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.
Lukyanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovski swats away the attempt to clinch by Lukyanov.
Lukyanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Petrovski shoots in but Lukyanov avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Petrovski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lukyanov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lukyanov trying to remain calm as Petrovski controls from the top position.
Petrovski throws a strike aimed at the side of Lukyanov's head but Lukyanov avoids it well.
The referee asks Petrovski politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Petrovski prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukyanov regains half guard.
Petrovski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Petrovski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lukyanov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Petrovski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukyanov is trying to maintain the position but Petrovski is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lukyanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aleksandr Petrovski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Lukyanov.
Petrovski tries for a takedown but Lukyanov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lukyanov misses with a takedown attempt - Petrovski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Petrovski tries to close the distance and clinch but Lukyanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Petrovski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Petrovski swings away with a body shot that misses

and Lukyanov counters by moving into the clinch.
Lukyanov taking a breather.
Lukyanov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Petrovski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrovski is trying to drag Lukyanov to the mat but Lukyanov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lukyanov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Petrovski is defending well.
Lukyanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lukyanov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Petrovski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lukyanov to keep the fight standing.
Lukyanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for Lukyanov to work.
Petrovski can't get the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Boris Lukyanov.
I think Lukyanov 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Lukyanov!