PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lex Layser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murad Tsekunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lex Layser could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Murad Tsekunov's chin.

Layser
vs
Tsekunov

172 cm
23
153 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
150 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lex Layser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Murad Tsekunov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tsekunov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Layser tries to bench press Tsekunov off him but Tsekunov keeps the position.

Tsekunov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tsekunov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tsekunov working the ground and pound.
Tsekunov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Layser. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Layser is looking to reverse the position.
Layser wants to control but Tsekunov postures up.
Tsekunov landing a few strikes.
Tsekunov scores with punches from side control.
Layser takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsekunov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tsekunov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Layser tries to improve position but can't.
Tsekunov working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tsekunov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
An elbow from Tsekunov crashes against the mat.
Layser tries to bench press Tsekunov off him but Tsekunov keeps the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Layser's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Layser parries the strikes from Tsekunov easily there. Tsekunov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Layser to escape.
Tsekunov lands some shots froms side control.
Tsekunov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tsekunov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tsekunov cracks Layser with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tsekunov trying to control the position but Layser is working away.
Layser parries the strikes from Tsekunov easily there. Tsekunov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Layser to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Layser sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Layser blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tsekunov.
Layser wants to control but Tsekunov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tsekunov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Layser is trying to control but can't.
Tsekunov is trying to control the action in half guard but Layser is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tsekunov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Layser defending well though.
Layser tries to get to full guard but Tsekunov has control of the leg.
Tsekunov trying to control the action but Layser is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tsekunov seems to be looking for submissions.
Layser blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tsekunov.
Layser is looking to control Tsekunov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Layser avoid being mounted?
Tsekunov wants to control but Layser is keeping him busy.
Layser on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tsekunov is controlling the pace.
Tsekunov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Layser keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tsekunov is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Layser as he works his way to full guard.
Tsekunov throws an elbow that misses. Layser uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tsekunov's guard. Nice move by Layser!

Tsekunov looking for a guillotine here but Layser defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tsekunov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murad Tsekunov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

The fight stays on the outside here - Layser looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tsekunov tries to clinch but Layser moves out of range.
Tsekunov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Layser tries to avoid it but Tsekunov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Layser to the ground. Layser escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Layser moves in looking to clinch but Tsekunov pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Layser tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsekunov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Layser scores with a nice head shot.
Layser shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tsekunov defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Layser wants to clinch.
Layser shoots in and drives through. Tsekunov sprawls well.

Layser gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tsekunov to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Layser is pulling down on Tsekunov's head to control his posture.

Tsekunov drops back, looking for a kneebar! Layser looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Layser looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Layser!
Tsekunov is trying to get back to half guard.
Tsekunov wants to control but Layser postures up.
Layser trying to control the position but Tsekunov is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsekunov wants to control but Layser postures up.

Layser tries for a kimura but Tsekunov is defending well.
Layser is looking to take a break and control but Tsekunov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murad Tsekunov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tsekunov parries the strikes from Layser easily there. Layser is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tsekunov to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Layser is looking to take a break and control but Tsekunov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Layser is trying to get an arm triangle but Tsekunov is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsekunov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tsekunov wants to get back to full guard.

Layser is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tsekunov is just riding it out for now. Layser eventually gives up the hold.
Tsekunov wants to improve his position but Layser is controlling well.

Layser is working for a kimura but Tsekunov is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lex Layser dominated that second round.
That's time! Layser's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Layser tries to close the distance and clinch but Tsekunov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tsekunov avoids the head kick by Layser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsekunov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Layser.

Tsekunov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tsekunov throws a strike but Layser avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsekunov trying to control but Layser is working from the bottom.
Layser manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Layser goes for an armbar but Tsekunov turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tsekunov.
Layser tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tsekunov lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsekunov looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsekunov stops Layser from standing up.
Layser keeping moving, preventing Tsekunov from controlling successfully.
Layser looking to control.
Tsekunov scoring with some ground and pound.

Layser is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tsekunov defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tsekunov landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsekunov connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsekunov connects with a couple of short punches.
Tsekunov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Layser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tsekunov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tsekunov looking to sit in guard and control but Layser gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Layser trying to control but Tsekunov is working from the bottom.
Layser looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Layser is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Layser wants to control from the top but Tsekunov keeps moving.

Tsekunov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Tsekunov looking for a guillotine here but Layser defends easily.
Tsekunov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Layser is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsekunov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murad Tsekunov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tsekunov 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murad Tsekunov!