PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gamlet Loktekrutko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Loktekrutko
vs
Cash

170 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
22
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Johnny Cash!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Loktekrutko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Loktekrutko lands in his opponent's guard.
Cash is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cash is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Loktekrutko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cash looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cash looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cash!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Loktekrutko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cash's best efforts.

Cash is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cash prevents Loktekrutko from improving his position.
Cash is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Loktekrutko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cash tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Loktekrutko.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loktekrutko is pressing down on Cash's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Loktekrutko is trying to control the position but Cash postures up.

Loktekrutko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cash gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cash sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cash stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Loktekrutko swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Cash avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Loktekrutko keeping full guard, as Cash tries to pass.
Cash is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cash has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Loktekrutko is proving hard to escape from.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Loktekrutko closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Loktekrutko lands in his opponent's guard.
Cash looks gassed!
Loktekrutko tries to free his leg and advance position but Cash is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cash trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Loktekrutko scoring with some ground and pound.
Cash can't keep his opponent in guard - Loktekrutko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Loktekrutko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cash doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Loktekrutko.
Cash is trying to stand back up but Loktekrutko is controlling him
Cash trying to control from the bottom.
Cash makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cash.
Cash keeping moving, preventing Loktekrutko from controlling successfully.
Cash looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Loktekrutko looking to pass the guard.

Loktekrutko has gone for a leg lock! Cash slips out almost immediately though and dives into Loktekrutko's guard.

Cash is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Loktekrutko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Loktekrutko keeping moving, preventing Cash from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cash is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cash throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Loktekrutko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gamlet Loktekrutko dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Cash doesn't manage to clinch there - Loktekrutko circles away.

Cash shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Loktekrutko's guard.
Cash pushing down on Loktekrutko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Loktekrutko is looking to improve his position.
Cash passes to full mount!

Cash get's back to his feet.
Johnny Cash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cash tries for a takedown but Loktekrutko circles away easily

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

Loktekrutko has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cash is trying to keep an underhook but Loktekrutko manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Loktekrutko stalling away here and it's allowed Cash to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Loktekrutko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cash working a defensive guard here.
Loktekrutko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cash bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Loktekrutko's guard.
Cash wants to control from the top but Loktekrutko keeps moving.
Cash passes Loktekrutko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cash seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Loktekrutko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Loktekrutko gets full guard.

Cash drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Loktekrutko dives on top into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cash is on top in guard.
Johnny Cash has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cash pushes down on Loktekrutko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cash missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cash passes to side control.

Cash stands up.
Loktekrutko circles away from the clinch attempt

and Loktekrutko counters with a single leg into guard. Cash didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cash is on top in guard.
Cash content to stall in guard here.
Cash trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cash trying to control but Loktekrutko is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cash stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cash misses with a takedown attempt

and Loktekrutko counters with a shoot takedown. Cash fights it but they end up in guard.

Loktekrutko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cash manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Loktekrutko has Cash in his guard.

Cash decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Loktekrutko decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Loktekrutko is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cash reverses the position - he's now on top in Loktekrutko's guard.

Loktekrutko is looking for a triangle but Cash pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cash wants to pass the guard but Loktekrutko is keeping the position.
Cash is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cash trying to control but Loktekrutko is working from the bottom.
Loktekrutko wants to hit a switch here but Cash passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Loktekrutko there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loktekrutko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cash looking to ground and pound but Loktekrutko is blocking nicely.
Loktekrutko working to try and regain half guard.
Loktekrutko is working hard here to advance position.
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 Gamlet Loktekrutko will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Cash closes the distance but Loktekrutko moves to the side

and Loktekrutko counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cash!
Loktekrutko tries to get up but Cash was controlling his body and he's reversed into guard.

Cash decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Loktekrutko, up you get!

Loktekrutko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Loktekrutko has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Cash swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Loktekrutko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loktekrutko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cash is keeping the position for now.
Cash has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

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

Cash stands up and waves to Loktekrutko to follow him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Loktekrutko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Loktekrutko is looking for a kimura here.
Loktekrutko wants to pass the guard but Cash is defending well.
Loktekrutko frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cash is squirming around, avoiding Loktekrutko's attempts to control the action.

Loktekrutko goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cash is on top in guard.
Loktekrutko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Loktekrutko tries to get out of the position.
Loktekrutko controls Cash momentarily but Cash frees himself.
Loktekrutko wants to control but Cash passes easily into half guard.

Loktekrutko is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Cash pulls his head out easily.
Loktekrutko tries to roll over but Cash keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loktekrutko is controlling Cash's trapped leg to prevent Cash from advancing to side control.
Loktekrutko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cash.
Loktekrutko is looking to improve his position.
Loktekrutko trying to control here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Loktekrutko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Cash is defending against the submission attempts here by Loktekrutko.
Cash looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Loktekrutko is looking for a kimura but Cash is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Loktekrutko to get the leverage.
Cash gets full guard.
Cash trying to keep a closed guard but Loktekrutko is proving a slippery customer.
Loktekrutko wants to control from the top but Cash keeps moving.
Cash lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Loktekrutko!
Cash has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Loktekrutko's face.
Johnny Cash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loktekrutko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gamlet Loktekrutko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Loktekrutko 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gamlet Loktekrutko!