PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gamlet Loktekrutko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Brushnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gamlet Loktekrutko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Boris Brushnikov's chin.

Loktekrutko
vs
Brushnikov

170 cm
20
140 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

170 cm
24
138 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gamlet Loktekrutko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Brushnikov!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brushnikov shoots for a double leg takedown but Loktekrutko sprawls well. He's pushed Brushnikov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Loktekrutko fails with the takedown

and Brushnikov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brushnikov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Loktekrutko avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Loktekrutko.
Brushnikov is struggling to control the position.

Loktekrutko pulls guard successfully.
Brushnikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Loktekrutko keeping moving, preventing Brushnikov from controlling successfully.
Brushnikov postures up in Loktekrutko's guard and throws a big left but Loktekrutko blocks it.
Loktekrutko wants to sweep but no luck.

Loktekrutko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brushnikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brushnikov preventing the sweep.
Brushnikov with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brushnikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Loktekrutko is keeping the position for now.
Loktekrutko is trying to control the position but Brushnikov postures up.
Brushnikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Loktekrutko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brushnikov is one step ahead there.

Loktekrutko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Loktekrutko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Brushnikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Loktekrutko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brushnikov has managed to get both his arms back between Loktekrutko's legs - danger averted.
Loktekrutko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Brushnikov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Loktekrutko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Loktekrutko has escaped and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loktekrutko slips nicely into half guard.
Brushnikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Loktekrutko is trying to control. Brushnikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Loktekrutko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brushnikov gets full guard.
Loktekrutko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Loktekrutko advances to half guard.
Brushnikov is staying active underneath Loktekrutko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loktekrutko works his way into full mount!

Loktekrutko looking to secure an arm triangle but Brushnikov defends it well.
Loktekrutko is breathing heavily.

Loktekrutko with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Brushnikov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Brushnikov trying to control here.

Brushnikov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Loktekrutko pulls his head out easily.

Loktekrutko is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brushnikov defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Loktekrutko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Loktekrutko is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Brushnikov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Loktekrutko uses his free foot to push down on Brushnikov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brushnikov.

Loktekrutko wants to finish this one by submission but Brushnikov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Loktekrutko.
Brushnikov gets back to half guard.
Loktekrutko wants to control but Brushnikov is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gamlet Loktekrutko dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Loktekrutko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Brushnikov!
Loktekrutko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brushnikov is looking to escape.
Brushnikov tries to lock up and control but Loktekrutko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Loktekrutko working for a submission but Brushnikov is keeping him at bay.
Brushnikov tries to hold on but Loktekrutko postures up.
Brushnikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Loktekrutko has a good base and remains in mount.
Brushnikov wants to control but Loktekrutko is having none of it.
Loktekrutko working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Brushnikov is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Loktekrutko with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Brushnikov is trying to escape the mount.
Loktekrutko blocks Brushnikov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.

Loktekrutko is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Brushnikov is surviving well by controlling Loktekrutko's body position as best he can.
BOOM! Loktekrutko connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Brushnikov is looking to improve his position but Loktekrutko isn't that keen on the idea.

Loktekrutko wants to finish this one by submission but Brushnikov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Loktekrutko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Loktekrutko is going olschool here, as he tries to force Brushnikov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Brushnikov shrugs it off.
Brushnikov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Loktekrutko. What's that going to do exactly?

Loktekrutko working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Loktekrutko lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brushnikov hang on?
Brushnikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Loktekrutko has a good base and remains in mount.
Loktekrutko trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Brushnikov defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Loktekrutko.
Brushnikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Loktekrutko goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Brushnikov is on top in guard.
Brushnikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Loktekrutko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brushnikov is looking to advance position but Loktekrutko has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
A nice elbow there by Loktekrutko.
Brushnikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Loktekrutko has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Brushnikov is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gamlet Loktekrutko!