PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Ljashko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Hood (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.

Ljashko
vs
Hood

185 cm
27
265 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

190 cm
27
260 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Ljashko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas Hood!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ljashko swings for the body but Hood moves out of range.
Hood takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice straight punches there by Ljashko. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ljashko.

It looks like Lucas Hood has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Ljashko.

Hood drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ljashko is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hood asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Ljashko's coaches at Russian Top Team Elite Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
You can see the frustration on Ljashko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ljashko tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Hood struggling to land strikes to the head as Ljashko covers up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hood trying to control.
Ljashko is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hood tries to keep control of the position but Ljashko is staying busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ljashko trying to control the position but Hood manages to sink in the hooks.
Hood connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Ljashko to escape the position.
Hood somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Hood keeps control of the position as Ljashko tries to break free.
Hood misses with a punch to the head.
Hood struggling to land strikes to the head as Ljashko covers up.
Ljashko is trying to break free.
Ljashko is trapped and Hood is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Hood thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hood is punishing Ljashko with strikes - can he finish him?!

Ljashko is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Nice shot lands for Hood.
Hood looks to land a right hand but Ljashko moved out of range.
Hood loads up on a big right hand but Ljashko slips the punch.

Ljashko clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ljashko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ljashko takes a shot to the head.
Ljashko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hood avoids it.
Hood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ljashko.
Hood managing to block the knees to the body from Ljashko.
Ljashko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Ljashko breaks the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Hood blocks the low kick.
As Ljashko backs off Hood throws a huge counter combo but Ljashko manages to avoid it all.

Hood has Ljashko up against the cage in a clinch.
Hood goes for a takedown attempt but Ljashko pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hood moves out of range as Ljashko strikes.

Hood drives through with a takedown into Ljashko's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Ljashko has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hood has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ljashko being controlled against the cage.
Hood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ljashko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ljashko wants to clinch.

Hood moves into range and clinches up with Ljashko.
Hood lands a hook that snaps the head of Ljashko backwards.
Hood pushes Ljashko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ljashko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hood avoids it.
Hood can't get the takedown.
Ljashko wants to get back to striking at distance but Hood won't allow it.
Ljashko tries to throw a body punch but Hood avoids it by throwing Ljashko back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hood lands a body punch.
Ljashko prevents a body shot from Hood.
Ljashko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ljashko tries to break free but Hood pushes him back against the cage.
Hood blocks a body shot from Ljashko.
Stalling in the clinch from Ljashko.
Hood lands a shoulder strike.
Hood wants to take the fight to the mat but Ljashko manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Oleg Ljashko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Hood.
Ljashko misses with a punch to the body.
Hood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hood.
Ljashko stalling the fight.
Ljashko is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ljashko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hood throws a punch but it's blocked by Ljashko.
Hood misses with some punches.
Ljashko blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hood.
A head punch on the inside from Hood fails to land.
Hood gets through Ljashko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Hood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucas Hood's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ljashko clinches.

Ljashko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ljashko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Hood closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ljashko's guard.

Ljashko manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Hood misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ljashko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Hood fails to land.
Ljashko lands a left hand.
Lucas Hood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Hood.
Hood misses with some punches.
Ljashko working hard to break the clinch.
Ljashko tries to land a knee to the head but Hood blocks with his arms.
Ljashko working hard to break the clinch.

Ljashko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ljashko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hood circles away quickly and effectively.
Hood lands a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Ljashko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ljashko drops his hands momentarily and Hood takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Hood misses.
Ljashko misses the shot to the body.

Hood drops Ljashko with a right and a left! Hood comes rushing in but Ljashko regains his composure and manages to keep Hood in guard.

Ljashko is rocked!

It looks like Oleg Ljashko has been cut.

Ljashko has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hood off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Oh Ljashko is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Ljashko misses.

Ljashko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Ljashko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ljashko seems to have got his legs back now.
Hood drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hood drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ljashko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ljashko blocking some punches.
Ljashko lands an elbow just above Hood 's eye.
Hood scores with a shot to the side of Ljashko's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ljashko missing with knees to the body.
Hood scores with a shoulder strike.
Ljashko working Hood over with knees to the body.
Hood is breathing heavily.
Ljashko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ljashko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ljashko with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ljashko landing knees to the head.

Ljashko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ljashko misses with a body kick.
Hood looks to throw the jab but Ljashko is out of range.
Hood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ljashko connects with a crisp jab.
Ljashko throws a head kick but Hood moves out of range.
Ljashko fails with an attempt to clinch.

Ljashko has managed to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ljashko is pressed up against the cage. Hood has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ljashko down to the mat. Ljashko avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Oleg Ljashko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Hood.
Ljashko defending well as Hood loads up on a big left hand.
Hood shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ljashko sprawls well. Ljashko wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hood gets slowly back to his feet.

Ljashko rushes Hood and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hood misses with a punch to the body.
Hood tries to stall but Ljashko uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hood pushes Ljashko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ljashko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hood's brow.

Ljashko breaks the clinch.
Hood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ljashko throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ljashko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hood doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ljashko.
Ljashko misses with a looping right.
Hood dips to his left and cracks Ljashko with an uppercut!
Hood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ljashkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lucas Hood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ljashko throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hood scores with a hook to the body. Ljashko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hood takes a swing at Ljashko's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Hood - just one landing.
Hood lunges at Ljashko with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ljashko's hand.
Ljashko looks up at the clock. Bad move! Hood lands a right hand from hell, dropping Ljashko. Hood pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Hood!