PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Domique StormThrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Lukaszewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). StormThrone's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Battle Macabre. Lukaszewicz has chosen Nothing More - This is the Time as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

StormThrone
vs
Lukaszewicz

193 cm
21
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
216 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Domique StormThrone!
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, Robert Lukaszewicz!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

StormThrone shoots in and bounces Lukaszewicz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Lukaszewicz wriggles free and stands up.
StormThrone throws a front kick aimed at Lukaszewicz's knee but Lukaszewicz avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from Lukaszewicz as StormThrone shoots in.

Lukaszewicz has taken the fight to the clinch.
StormThrone slows down the pace here.
StormThrone is stalling here.
Lukaszewicz can't break the clinch.
Lukaszewicz is trying to break the clinch but StormThrone has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
StormThrone has Lukaszewicz pressed against the cage, preventing Lukaszewicz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by StormThrone as Lukaszewicz tries to tie him up.
StormThrone wants to take the fight to the mat but Lukaszewicz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lukaszewicz wants to break free but StormThrone has control.

StormThrone manages to break the clinch.

Lukaszewicz clinches up against the cage.
Lukaszewicz is trying to push StormThrone away but StormThrone has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
StormThrone prevents Lukaszewicz from breaking the clinch.
Lukaszewicz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lukaszewicz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
StormThrone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Domique StormThrone. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
StormThrone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lukaszewicz's efforts to push away.
Lukaszewicz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but StormThrone has him pressed against the cage.

StormThrone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lukaszewicz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lukaszewicz throws a body punch but StormThrone moves out of range.
No joy there for Lukaszewicz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lukaszewicz jabs at StormThrone's body.
StormThrone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lukaszewicz.
StormThrone avoids a punch combination nicely.
StormThrone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukaszewicz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
StormThrone tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lukaszewicz defends well and StormThrone ends up having to push Lukaszewicz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lukaszewicz unleashes a big counter combination but StormThrone bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
StormThrone tries to clinch but Lukaszewicz is having none of it.
StormThrone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lukaszewicz as he jumps to the side.
Lukaszewicz lands a jab to the head.
StormThrone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
StormThrone avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Lukaszewicz tries to get set, StormThrone tries to push him back and clinch up but Lukaszewicz manages to avoid the attempt.
Lukaszewicz throws out a powerful jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
StormThrone closes the distance and clinches up with Lukaszewicz, looking for a takedown. StormThrone pushes Lukaszewicz against the cage but Lukaszewicz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lukaszewicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
StormThrone attempts a counter takedown but Lukaszewicz avoids it well and moves away.
Lukaszewicz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as StormThrone backs up against the cage.
StormThrone takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lukaszewicz throws a combination. StormThrone tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left and a right from Lukaszewicz both land. Nice combination.
Lukaszewicz looks winded!
StormThrone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lukaszewicz avoids it really well and circles away.

StormThrone moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Lukaszewicz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

StormThrone slips a jab and a cross from Lukaszewicz.
StormThrone changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lukaszewicz misses with a head kick.
Lukaszewicz misses with a two punch combination.
Lukaszewicz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. StormThrone eats them both and turns towards Lukaszewicz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lukaszewicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lukaszewicz throws a series of punches but StormThrone avoids them all with ease.
StormThrone shoots in but Lukaszewicz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
StormThrone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lukaszewicz scores with the left hand. StormThrone knows he should have avoided that one.
StormThrone slips under a jab.
Lukaszewicz stalks StormThrone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into StormThrone's face. StormThrone staggers backwards, shaken.

That's one minute gone in the round.

StormThrone shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. StormThrone showed some decent athleticism there.
Lukaszewicz is breathing heavily.
StormThrone is looking to advance position but Lukaszewicz won't allow it.
StormThrone controlling the action here.

StormThrone decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Domique StormThrone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukaszewicz looks to land a combination. StormThrone sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lukaszewicz throws a head kick that misses.
Lukaszewicz is looking to chop away at StormThrone's legs.
Lukaszewicz throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and StormThrone holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
StormThrone's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lukaszewicz trying to control the position but instead, StormThrone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lukaszewicz into the cage.
StormThrone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukaszewicz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Lukaszewicz breaks from the clinch.
Lukaszewicz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lukaszewicz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
StormThrone looks to score with a jab to the body but Lukaszewicz is just out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by StormThrone or perhaps it was just good defense by Lukaszewicz, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Domique StormThrone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
StormThrone avoids the head kick by Lukaszewicz.

StormThrone has managed to clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lukaszewicz is pressed up against the cage. StormThrone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lukaszewicz down to the mat. Lukaszewicz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lukaszewicz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. StormThrone doesn't seem bothered though.
StormThrone shoots in for a double leg but Lukaszewicz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lukaszewicz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. StormThrone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lukaszewicz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lukaszewicz tries to bum rush StormThrone with a series of wild strikes but StormThrone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

StormThrone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lukaszewicz, pushing him back against the cage.

StormThrone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lukaszewicz keeps the fight on the outside.
StormThrone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lukaszewicz as he jumps to the side.
StormThrone shoots in for a double leg but Lukaszewicz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
StormThrone closes the distance and clinches up with Lukaszewicz, looking for a takedown. StormThrone pushes Lukaszewicz against the cage but Lukaszewicz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right-left combo lands from Lukaszewicz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Lukaszewicz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Lukaszewicz throws a lazy body kick

and StormThrone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lukaszewicz is trying to control the position but StormThrone postures up.
Lukaszewicz is controlling StormThrone's posture.

Lukaszewicz is working an open guard so StormThrone takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
StormThrone shoots in but Lukaszewicz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lukaszewicz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from StormThrone.
StormThrone goes for a double leg but Lukaszewicz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lukaszewicz continues to drive forward.
StormThrone wants to clinch but Lukaszewicz slips to the side
and Lukaszewicz counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukaszewicz throws a head kick but StormThrone moves out of range.
Lukaszewicz looks to land a combination. StormThrone sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
StormThrone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lukaszewicz is fending him off so far but StormThrone persists. Nope, Lukaszewicz circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Domique StormThrone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lukaszewicz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lukaszewicz leaves StormThrone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lukaszewicz! But no joy.
Lukaszewicz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
StormThrone shoots in for a takedown but Lukaszewicz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Robert Lukaszewicz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lukaszewicz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping StormThrone at a distance.
Lukaszewicz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
StormThrone fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lukaszewicz avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lukaszewicz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
StormThrone feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lukaszewicz lands a head kick. StormThrone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

StormThrone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lukaszewicz lands a right hand that snaps the head of StormThrone backwards.
Lukaszewicz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
StormThrone stalling the fight.

StormThrone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lukaszewicz throws a leg kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukaszewicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lukaszewicz throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and StormThrone counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lukaszewicz!
StormThrone has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Lukaszewicz tries to improve his position but instead StormThrone has taken his back!
StormThrone controlling the position well here. Lukaszewicz rolled but StormThrone kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robert Lukaszewicz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
StormThrone controlling well, preventing Lukaszewicz from escaping the position.
Lukaszewicz is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Lukaszewicz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lukaszewicz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Lukaszewicz!
Robert Lukaszewicz thanked the fans post fight for their support.