PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Remi Chavaski (ranked 68 p4p, 130 weight class) and Ricky Luciano (ranked 9 p4p, 15 weight class). Remi Chavaski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chavaski
vs
Luciano

168 cm
27
147
14 - 2 - 0

178 cm
27
146
17 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Remi Chavaski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luciano throws a head kick that Chavaski semi-blocks.
Chavaski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chavaski moves out of range as Luciano strikes.
Chavaski goes for a double leg but Luciano avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Luciano continues to drive forward.
Chavaski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Luciano gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remi Chavaski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chavaski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Luciano is pressed up against the cage. Chavaski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Luciano down to the mat. Luciano avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chavaski tries to clinch there but Luciano circles away.
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chavaski.
Luciano displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Luciano misses with a straight left.
Chavaski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Luciano tries to bum rush Chavaski with a series of wild strikes but Chavaski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Chavaski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Luciano, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavaski has Luciano pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Luciano manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chavaski can't get the takedown.
Come on Luciano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavaski tries for a takedown but Luciano manages to get underhooks.
Luciano prevents the takedown attempt.
Chavaski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chavaski is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Luciano pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Chavaski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chavaski defending well as Luciano loads up on a big left hand.
Luciano connects with a looping right hand.
Chavaski drops his hands momentarily and Luciano takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Luciano cracks Chavaski with an open hand slap.
Luciano throws a hook to the side of Chavaski's head but Chavaski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chavaski darts in trying to clinch
and Chavaski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luciano with a jab.
Luciano uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano misses with a right hand

and Chavaski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Luciano won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Chavaski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Chavaski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Luciano knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Chavaski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luciano keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chavaski passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Luciano!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chavaski is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Luciano can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Chavaski controlling the pace for now.
Luciano is squirming around, avoiding Chavaski's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavaski is stalling here but it's allowed Luciano to get half guard.
Chavaski passes to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chavaski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Chavaski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Luciano, who protects the arm well.

Chavaski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Luciano has escaped the position, nice work there.

Chavaski is trying to get an arm triangle but Luciano is defending well.

Chavaski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Luciano dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Chavaski tries to clinch but Luciano is having none of it.
It seemed like Luciano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luciano scores with a hook.
Chavaski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chavaski doesn't manage to clinch there - Luciano circles away.
Chavaski ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Chavaski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Luciano has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chavaski doesn't manage to clinch there - Luciano circles away.
Luciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chavaski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No luck for Chavaski with that takedown attempt.
Chavaski has been working on his balance at Blaze Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Luciano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano thuds his right hand into Chavaski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Luciano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Chavaski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Chavaski wants to work for an arm triangle but Luciano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavaski is trying to control the action in half guard but Luciano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Chavaski wants to work for an arm triangle but Luciano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Chavaski seems to be looking for submissions.
Chavaski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Chavaski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Chavaski seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Chavaski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Chavaski wants to free his trapped foot but Luciano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chavaski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luciano keeps working.

Chavaski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Luciano is defending against the submission attempts here by Chavaski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Luciano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chavaski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chavaski trying to mount his opponent but Luciano defends it.

Chavaski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Luciano wants to control but Chavaski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chavaski working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Luciano's thigh. Luciano counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Chavaski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luciano is keeping the position for now.
Luciano has Chavaski pulled in close to control his posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luciano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Luciano lands a glancing blow to the side of Chavaski's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Luciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Luciano throws a hook but Chavaski avoids it easily.
Luciano sizes up Chavaski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Luciano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Luciano lands a really nice looking cross but Chavaski seems unphased.
Luciano connects with a single shot there.
Chavaski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luciano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luciano throws the left hand but Chavaski avoids the punch easily.
Chavaski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Luciano sprawls and moves away.
Luciano moves out of range as Chavaski strikes.
Luciano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chavaski under the eye.
Luciano might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Luciano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano swings widly with a right hand

and Chavaski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Chavaski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Luciano is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chavaski, into his guard.

Luciano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chavaski looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Luciano passes into side control.
Chavaski is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Luciano wants to stand but Chavaski has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Luciano would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Luciano avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chavaski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Chavaski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Luciano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Luciano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Luciano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chavaski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Luciano wanted to stand there but Chavaski had control of the position.

Chavaski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

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.

Chavaski has his foot on Luciano's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Luciano works his way back into a safe position though.
Luciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Chavaski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Luciano wants to stand and escape but instead Chavaski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chavaski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Luciano pulls Chavaski in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Luciano really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

A big right from Luciano misses.
Luciano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Luciano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ricky Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Luciano, as that shot connected.
Luciano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Luciano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ricky Luciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy left from Luciano finds it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Luciano as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chavaski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chavaski tries to clinch but Luciano moves out of range.
Chavaski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano misses with a lunging right hand

and Chavaski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Luciano won't be happy with that.

Chavaski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Chavaski swings around for an armbar but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chavaski's guard.

Luciano has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Chavaski to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Luciano is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Chavaski pulls down on the head and he's put Luciano to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Remi Chavaski!
Remi Chavaski retains his featherweight title!
A victorious Remi Chavaski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.