PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ciril Motachenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leffa Lutar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Motachenko
vs
Lutar

190 cm
18
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ciril Motachenko!
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, Leffa Lutar!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lutar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lutar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Motachenko swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

Lutar is standing up, even though he is in mount.

Lutar feints and as Motachenko raises his hands in defense, Lutar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lutar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Motachenko's guard.
Motachenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lutar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Motachenko is proving hard to escape from.

Motachenko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Motachenko wriggles free and stands up.

Lutar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Motachenko is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Lutar pulls his head out easily.
Motachenko gets back to full guard.
Lutar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Motachenko is proving hard to escape from.
Lutar is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Motachenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lutar is looking to stand up but Motachenko won't let him.
Motachenko wants to sweep here but Lutar controlling him for the moment.
Lutar has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Motachenko is proving hard to escape from.
Lutar looks gassed!

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Lutar scores a takedown into full mount!
Motachenko regains half guard.
Motachenko is pressing down on Lutar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lutar tries to stand but Motachenko is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Motachenko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Motachenko stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

Motachenko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lutar!
Lutar is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

Motachenko looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lutar is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Motachenko has control of Lutar's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lutar regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lutar tries to buck Motachenko off but he can't manage it.
Lutar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Motachenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Motachenko is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lutar is surviving well by controlling Motachenko's body position as best he can.
Motachenko throwing strikes here but Lutar is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lutar is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Motachenko looking to secure an arm triangle but Lutar defends it well.

Motachenko working for a guillotine from mount but Lutar is in no mood to give up.

Motachenko has control of Lutar's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lutar regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lutar really wants to buck Motachenko off and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Motachenko looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Motachenko looking to finish Lutar with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lutar!

Motachenko looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Motachenko wants to control the pace but Lutar is squirming around nicely.

Lutar bucks Motachenko off and manages to get back to his feet!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lutar has his takedown stuffed

and Motachenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Lutar is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ciril Motachenko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lutar gets the takedown into side control.
Motachenko gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Motachenko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Motachenko has a closed guard, preventing Lutar from standing up.
Motachenko looking to control.
Motachenko is controlling Lutar's posture.

Lutar stands up and waves to Motachenko to follow him.

Lutar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lutar tries to stand but can't do so whilst Motachenko controls his leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Motachenko actively working from the bottom here.

Motachenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Motachenko works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lutar wanted to stand there but Motachenko had control of the position.

Motachenko looking for a guillotine here but Lutar defends easily.

Lutar stands up and waves to Motachenko to follow him.
Motachenko closes the distance and clinches up with Lutar, looking for a takedown. Motachenko pushes Lutar against the cage but Lutar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lutar misses with a takedown attempt

and Motachenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lutar won't be happy with that.
Lutar is letting Motachenko control him for a moment.
Motachenko wants to control but Lutar is keeping him busy.
Lutar is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Motachenko trying to control the position but Lutar is working away.
Lutar is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Motachenko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lutar tries to escape but Motachenko is in control.
Ciril Motachenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Motachenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lutar is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Motachenko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lutar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lutar tries to escape but Motachenko is in control.
Motachenko works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Motachenko tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lutar's legs.
Lutar is not content to let Motachenko control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Motachenko looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Motachenko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Motachenko working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Motachenko tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Lutar gets a takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ciril Motachenko dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Lutar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lutar is thwarting Motachenko's attempts to control the position.
Lutar tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Motachenko.
Motachenko is pressing down on Lutar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lutar wants to get up but he can't break Motachenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Motachenko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lutar wants to get up but he can't break Motachenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Motachenko pulls Lutar in close to prevent any damage.
Motachenko looking to control.

Motachenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lutar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lutar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lutar wanted to stand there but Motachenko had control of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutar preventing the sweep.
Lutar wants to get up but he can't break Motachenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

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

Motachenko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lutar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lutar wants to get up but he can't break Motachenko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Motachenko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Motachenko had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Lutar is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Motachenko Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Lutar's back instead.
Lutar looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lutar showing good submission defense here.

Motachenko working for the choke.

Lutar preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Motachenko.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lutar holding both Motachenko 's hands and preventing any damage.

Motachenko is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lutar has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lutar holding both Motachenko 's hands and preventing any damage.

Motachenko is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lutar has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lutar looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Motachenko is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lutar defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Motachenko scores with punches and elbows.

Motachenko has his arm under Lutar's chin here. Game over son! Motachenko squeezes tightly and Lutar is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ciril Motachenko!