PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Buscemi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolai Lagutin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Buscemi
vs
Lagutin

170 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

183 cm
22
179 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158-Q155

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Buscemi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nikolai Lagutin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lagutin shoots in looking for a takedown. Buscemi tries to sprawl out of it but Lagutin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Buscemi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Buscemi misses with a body shot.

Lagutin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Buscemi was covering up waiting for the punch and Lagutin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Buscemi wants to stand and escape but Lagutin is having none of it.
Buscemi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Lagutin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Buscemi dives on top into guard.

Lagutin looking for a guillotine here but Buscemi defends easily.
Buscemi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lagutin's guard.
Buscemi passes into half guard.

Buscemi decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagutin shoots in but no luck this time.
Buscemi tries to clinch up but Lagutin circles away and keeps his distance.
Lagutin looks for a takedown but Buscemi sprawls well.
Steve Buscemi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Lagutin.
Buscemi stuffs the takedown.

Lagutin clinches with his opponent.
Buscemi misses with a knee to the head.
Lagutin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lagutin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Buscemi pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Buscemi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Lagutin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Buscemi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Buscemi has escaped and now he's on top!
Buscemi wants to control from the top but Lagutin keeps moving.
Buscemi wants to get up but he can't break Lagutin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buscemi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Buscemi gets to his feet. Lagutin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Lagutin has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buscemi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lagutin wants a takedown but no success here.
Lagutin tries for a takedown but Buscemi manages to get underhooks.

Buscemi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lagutin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Buscemi.

Buscemi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Buscemi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Buscemi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Buscemi is breathing heavily.

Buscemi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lagutin to the ground. Buscemi is now in Lagutin's guard.

Lagutin looking for a guillotine here but Buscemi defends easily.
Buscemi wants to get up but he can't break Lagutin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lagutin has his feet on Buscemi's thighs here. He's pushed Buscemi off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Buscemi screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nikolai Lagutin!