PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Liber Lambart (ranked 1298 p4p, 2353 weight class) and Jacob Handler (ranked 188 p4p, 310 weight class). Handler has chosen KEEPINITBEEFY as his entrance music. Jacob Handler is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Lambart
vs
Handler

180 cm
23
162
10 - 2 - 0

172 cm
23
165
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liber Lambart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob Handler!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lambart throws out a loose jab but Handler uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lambart.

Handler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lambart quickly recovers to half guard.
Handler is looking to take a break and control but Lambart is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Handler slows the pace down in half guard.
Lambart moves into full guard.
Handler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handler prevents Lambart from getting back to his feet.
Handler wants to control from the top but Lambart keeps moving.
Lambart wants to stand but Handler is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Handler trying to control the position from guard on top but Lambart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lambart wants to stand but Handler is controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lambart displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Handler.
Handler shoots and misses
and Lambart counters with a left to the body.
Nice defenses there by Handler.
Handler shoots in for a takedown but Lambart shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Liber Lambart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Handler.
Handler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Handler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Handler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lambart is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Lambart tries to stand and escape but Handler is controlling the position.
Lambart thows a huge punch but Handler dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambart prevents Handler from improving his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Handler moves into full guard.
Lambart is looking to stand up but Handler won't let him.
Handler wants to sweep here but Lambart controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Handler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lambart would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Handler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lambart trying to stand up but can't free himself from Handler's guard.
Handler tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Handler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Handler tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Handler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lambart is aware though and is defending well.

Lambart stands and steps away. Handler gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Handler scores with a nice right hand.
Lambart scores with a sloppy right hand. Handler should have avoided that one.

Handler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lambart prevents Handler from moving into mount.
Handler scoring with punches from side control.
Handler tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Handler throws a strike aimed at the side of Lambart's head but Lambart avoids it well.
Lambart can't do much from the bottom here.
Handler cracks Lambart with a big elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambart on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lambart takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lambart regains half guard, as Handler was trying to land strikes.
Lambart looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lambart tries to kick Handler off but Handler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lambart is trying to control but Handler passes into side control!
Lambart manages to get back to half guard.
Handler trying to control the action but Lambart is working from the bottom.

Lambart is defending against the submission attempts here by Handler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jacob Handler will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Handler misses with a low kick.
Lambart throws a hook but Handler blocks it.
Handler is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lambart throws a looping overhand right but Handler ducks down to avoid it.
Lambart digs a good body shot into Handler's ribs.

Lambart tries to sprawl but Handler drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Handler is keen to just control but Lambart is a slippery customer.

Lambart actively working from the bottom here.
Handler wants to pass to mount but Lambart is defending the position.

Handler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lambart is just riding it out for now. Handler eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handler passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lambart!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Handler avoids the attempt from Lambart to control.
Jacob Handler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lambart sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lambart is refusing to be controlled, as Handler sits in half guard.

Handler is looking for a kimura here.
Lambart is looking to escape.
Handler wants to pass the guard but Lambart is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Handler prevents Lambart from standing back up.
Lambart tries to get to full guard but Handler has control of the leg.
Lambart is not content to let Handler control the position.
Handler moves nicely into side control.
Handler trying to control the action but Lambart is working from the bottom.
Handler scores with punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handler misses with the ground and pound.
Lambart manages to get back to half guard.
Handler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lambart defending well though.
Lambart is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Handler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Handler's back!
Handler has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Lambart.
Lambart biding his time, controlling Handler.
Handler has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Lambart.
Lambart controlling well, preventing Handler from escaping the position.
Handler is still trying to improve position.
Handler trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lambart keeps control of the position as Handler tries to break free.
Handler breaks Lambart's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Handler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Handler passes Lambart's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Handler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lambart missing with punches from the bottom.
Lambart is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Handler scores with a couple of nice shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lambart wants to control but Handler is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Lambart kicks Handler off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Handler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lambart quickly recovers to half guard.

Lambart manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lambart throws a body kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Liber Lambart will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lambart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lambart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Handler.
Lambart dips to his left and cracks Handler with an uppercut!
Lambart throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Handler is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Handler lands a right hook to the body.
Handler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lambart.
It seemed like Handler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Lambart misses.
Handler shoots in looking for a takedown but Lambart manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Handler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Handler lands a nice shot to the body.
Lambart takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lambart slips a jab from Handler.

Handler shoots in and gets a takedown into Lambart's guard.
Lambart is trying to keep Handler in close.
Handler trying to control the position from guard on top but Lambart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambart preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lambart being controlled here, momentarily.
Handler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Handler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lambart works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Handler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lambart pulls Handler in close to prevent any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Handler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lambart.
Handler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lambart.
Handler misses with a few strikes there.
Handler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jacob Handler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Liber Lambart is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambart misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Handler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lambart fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lambart slips under a jab.
Lambart throws a hook but Handler avoids it easily.
Lambart misses with a straight right.

Lambart gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lambart is controlling Handler's posture.
Handler wants to pass the guard but Lambart is keeping the position.
Handler trying to control the position from guard on top but Lambart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Handler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lambart haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lambart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Handler wants to control from the top but Lambart keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lambart is on top in guard.

Lambart wants to control from the top but Handler keeps moving.
Handler looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lambart puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Handler is trying to get back to full guard.
Lambart is taking a breather. Handler says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handler gets full guard.
Handler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lambart is one step ahead there.
Lambart looking to pass the guard.

Lambart gets to his feet. Handler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Handler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lambart throws out a loose jab but Handler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lambart keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Liber Lambart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Handler.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Handler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lambart circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Lambart on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Handler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lambart just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Handler. Beautiful body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacob Handler.
I think Handler 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

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