PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oko Poli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serano Lukowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Poli
vs
Lukowski

172 cm
21
165 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

169 cm
24
162 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Beaver Jooce!

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oko Poli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Serano Lukowski!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lukowski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Poli backs up against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Poli.
Lukowski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Poli dives in and grabs Lukowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lukowski pushes down on Poli's head and hops out.
Lukowski is looking for the big counter here.
Lukowski stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oko Poli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poli shoots in for a double leg but Lukowski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lukowski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Poli dives in and grabs Lukowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lukowski pushes down on Poli's head and hops out.
Poli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lukowski avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli shoots for a takedown but Lukowski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Poli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lukowski tries to avoid it but Poli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lukowski to the ground. Lukowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Lukowski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lukowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poli fails to land the takedown.
As Poli backs off Lukowski throws a huge counter combo but Poli manages to avoid it all.
Poli shoots in for a takedown but Lukowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Poli.
Lukowski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Poli is breathing heavily.
Lukowski leaves Poli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lukowski stuffs the takedown.

Poli shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Poli showed some decent athleticism there.
Poli wants to free his trapped foot but Lukowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukowski tries to kick Poli off but Poli keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Poli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lukowski keeps working.
Lukowski tries to get to full guard but Poli has control of the leg.

Lukowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Poli.
Poli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lukowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lukowski actively working from the bottom here.
Lukowski is looking to escape.

Poli is trying to work for a kimura but Lukowski is defending well.

Poli seems to be working for a kimura but Lukowski defends the submission attempt.

Poli is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lukowski is just riding it out for now. Poli eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Lukowski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Poli is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lukowski sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Poli is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lukowski is just riding it out for now. Poli eventually gives up the hold.
Poli wants to pass the guard but Lukowski is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serano Lukowski dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

No joy there for Lukowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lukowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Poli. Poli gets slowly back to his feet.

Poli closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Poli lands in his opponent's guard.
Lukowski keeping moving, preventing Poli from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lukowski has an active guard here but Poli has managed to pass into half guard.
Poli is keen to just control but Lukowski is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lukowski actively working from the bottom here.
Lukowski is staying active underneath Poli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Lukowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Poli.
Poli is looking to take a break and control but Lukowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Poli is working for a kimura but Lukowski is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

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

Poli is working for a kimura but Lukowski is defending it quite comfortably.

Poli is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lukowski is just riding it out for now. Poli eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Poli is working for a kimura but Lukowski is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lukowski is not content to let Poli control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Lukowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lukowski is looking for a sweep. Poli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Poli seems content to control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lukowski has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Poli is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Poli gets caught flat footed, as Lukowski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lukowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Poli is retaining full guard.

Poli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lukowski defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oko Poli dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Lukowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poli.
No joy there for Lukowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Poli has a takedown stuffed.
As Poli backs off Lukowski throws a huge counter combo but Poli manages to avoid it all.
Poli shoots in for a takedown but Lukowski shows good takedown defense.
Lukowski lands with a nice combination. Poli backs away looking to recover.
Lukowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Poli. Poli gets slowly back to his feet.
Lukowski throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oko Poli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lukowski throws a nice looking combination but Poli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Poli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Poli tries to counter with a takedown but Lukowski is quick to defend against it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poli moves away.
Poli closes the distance and clinches up with Lukowski, looking for a takedown. Poli pushes Lukowski against the cage but Lukowski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lukowski lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lukowski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lukowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Poli bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lukowski tries to buck Poli off but Poli is having none of it.

Poli goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lukowski has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Poli but great work by Lukowski.

Lukowski tries for a kimura but Poli is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poli gets back to half guard.

Poli looking for submissions off his back.
Poli tries to roll over but Lukowski keeps him under control.

Lukowski is looking for a kimura but Poli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lukowski to get the leverage.
Lukowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poli keeps working.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poli is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poli is working hard here to advance position.
Poli is staying active underneath Lukowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Poli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Poli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lukowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Poli has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lukowski prevents Poli from improving his position.

That's four 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.

Poli looking for a kimura from the bottom but Lukowski passes into side control!

Lukowski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lukowski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Lukowski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lukowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serano Lukowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lukowski 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serano Lukowski!