PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Max Faction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazimir Lukyanenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazimir Lukyanenko looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Faction
vs
Lukyanenko

175 cm
20
155 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

169 cm
25
148 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Faction!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kazimir Lukyanenko!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Faction clinches up with Lukyanenko and pushes him back against the cage.
Lukyanenko is looking to take this one to the mat.

Lukyanenko manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Faction trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lukyanenko working a defensive guard here.
Lukyanenko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Faction pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lukyanenko is keeping the position for now.
Lukyanenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Faction.
Lukyanenko wants to sweep here but Faction controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lukyanenko is on top in guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lukyanenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Faction swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukyanenko trying to control but Faction is working from the bottom.
Lukyanenko looks winded!
Faction looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lukyanenko is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lukyanenko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Faction can't do much from the bottom here.
Lukyanenko tries to advance to mount but can't.
Faction manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Faction trying to hold on to Lukyanenko's head to control him but Lukyanenko postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faction wants to improve his position but Lukyanenko is controlling well.

Faction looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Faction wants to improve his position but Lukyanenko is controlling well.
Faction has his hands clasped together around Lukyanenko's back. He's all about the action.
Faction is refusing to be controlled, as Lukyanenko sits in half guard.
Faction trying to control from the bottom.
Faction is trying to stand up here but Lukyanenko is controlling him well.
Faction works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faction is trying to control the position but Lukyanenko postures up.
Lukyanenko is pushing down on Faction's leg trying to pass to half guard. Faction is fighting to maintain full guard but Lukyanenko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Faction is staying active underneath Lukyanenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Faction is in trouble now - Lukyanenko has advanced to mount!
Faction tries to hold on but Lukyanenko postures up.
Faction is working to get back to half guard.
Lukyanenko wants to control the pace but Faction is squirming around nicely.
Lukyanenko fails to advance to Faction's back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faction tries to lock up and control but Lukyanenko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lukyanenko lands a heavy elbow.
Faction is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Lukyanenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Faction is looking to escape.
Lukyanenko avoids the attempt from Faction to control.
Faction keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lukyanenko avoids the attempt from Faction to control.
Lukyanenko looking to control but Faction is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kazimir Lukyanenko dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Faction throws a right and a left that Lukyanenko avoids nicely.
Lukyanenko unleashes a big counter combination but Faction bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Faction misses with a wild body shot.
Faction tries to land a leg kick but Lukyanenko saw it coming and moves away.
Faction throws a series of punches but Lukyanenko moves out of range.
Lukyanenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Faction lands with a straight right. Lukyanenko didn't see that one coming.
Lukyanenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Faction.
Faction throws a right hand that Lukyanenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Lukyanenko also avoids with ease.
A nice side step and Lukyanenko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lukyanenko tries to move into range but Faction moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faction swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lukyanenko.
A big right from Faction misses.
Lukyanenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lukyanenko is breathing heavily.
Lukyanenko wants to clinch up but Faction keeps it at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faction fails with the takedown.
Lukyanenko steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Faction.
Faction displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Kazimir Lukyanenko has been cut.
A punch combination from Faction misses.
Faction throws a head kick that misses.
Faction tries to clinch there but Lukyanenko circles away.
Faction doesn't manage to clinch there - Lukyanenko circles away.

Faction closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Lukyanenko manages to break the clinch.
Faction throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lukyanenko tries to counter with a clinch but Faction shakes him off and moves away.
Lukyanenko closes the distance looking to clinch
and Faction counters with a one-two to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukyanenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lukyanenko throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Faction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lukyanenko dodges the punch combination from Faction.
Nice sprawl there from Lukyanenko as Faction shoots in.
Lukyanenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lukyanenko only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Faction shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lukyanenko defends it nicely.
Lukyanenko tries a quick counter leg kick but Faction is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Faction. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faction tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lukyanenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Max Faction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Faction misses with a wild body shot.

Faction closes the distance and pushes Lukyanenko back into the cage.
Faction can't get the takedown.
Lukyanenko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Faction prevents it.
Lukyanenko has Faction pressed against the cage, preventing Faction from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Faction tries to break the clinch but Lukyanenko is controlling the position.
Lukyanenko fails to pull guard.
Lukyanenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Faction after a bit of a struggle.
Faction tries to circle away but Lukyanenko has him pinned against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faction wants to break free but Lukyanenko has control.
Faction wants to break the clinch but can't.

Faction successfully pulls guard.

Faction looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Faction knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lukyanenko on the ground.
Faction controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lukyanenko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lukyanenko wants to pass the guard but Faction is keeping the position.
Lukyanenko wants to control from the top but Faction keeps moving.
Faction is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Faction dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kazimir Lukyanenko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Faction moves into the clinch.
Lukyanenko tries to pull guard but Faction holds him up against the cage and eventually Lukyanenko drops back down to his feet.
Faction taking a breather.
Faction is trying to push Lukyanenko away but Lukyanenko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lukyanenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Faction's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faction wants a takedown.
Lukyanenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Faction digs a right hand underneath Lukyanenko's ribcage. Lukyanenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lukyanenko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Faction is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukyanenko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Faction tries to pull guard but Lukyanenko won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Faction. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faction throws an elbow but it misses.
Lukyanenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lukyanenko misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Faction's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lukyanenko keeps control of Faction as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Faction presses Lukyanenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lukyanenko fails to pull guard.
Faction lands a nice shot to the body.
Faction working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faction wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Faction is looking to take this one to the mat.
Faction has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lukyanenko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Faction's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Faction can't break the clinch.
Faction leaning against his opponent.
Faction wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lukyanenko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Faction is trying to break the clinch but Lukyanenko has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Faction.
Faction is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lukyanenko to keep the fight standing.

Faction pulls guard successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Lukyanenko gets tackled into the cage by Faction. Faction maintains the clinch.
Lukyanenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lukyanenko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lukyanenko tries to pull guard but Faction forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Faction has Lukyanenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lukyanenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lukyanenko is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Lukyanenko pulls guard.

Lukyanenko has his foot on Faction's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Faction works his way back into a safe position though.
Faction throwing strikes from guard but Lukyanenko blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lukyanenko controlling the position.

Lukyanenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Faction gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Faction wants to get up but he can't break Lukyanenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Faction decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Faction tries to bum rush Lukyanenko with a series of wild strikes but Lukyanenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Faction gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Faction drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lukyanenko is trying to break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Faction showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Faction has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Faction!