PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bartholomew Bainbridge (ranked 945 p4p, 1413 weight class) and Lucas McCain (ranked 130 p4p, 182 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.

Bainbridge
vs
McCain

185 cm
29
206
14 - 11 - 1

190 cm
32
205
22 - 15 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

NARCOS

Conquer
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bartholomew Bainbridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lucas McCain !
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bainbridge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bainbridge was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bainbridge throws a head kick but McCain moves out of range.
A cross from McCain lands.
Bainbridge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Bainbridge misses.
Bainbridge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCain digs a good body shot into Bainbridge's ribs.
McCain has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McCain throws a right hand that misses
enabling Bainbridge to counter with a crisp jab.

McCain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bainbridge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bainbridge is trying to stall.
McCain prevents a body shot from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bainbridge has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McCain after a bit of a struggle.
McCain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Bainbridge fails to land.
McCain tries to throw a body punch but Bainbridge avoids it by throwing McCain back against the cage.
McCain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bainbridge misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCain has a couple of punches blocked by Bainbridge.
McCain is struggling to control the position.
Bainbridge tries to score a body lock takedown but McCain shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McCain is pressed up against the cage. Bainbridge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCain down to the mat. McCain avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartholomew Bainbridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCain lands with a good body shot.
McCain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick from Bainbridge, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bainbridge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCain throws a lazy uppercut
and Bainbridge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bainbridge's sensitive parts.

Bainbridge pushes McCain up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bainbridge.
McCain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bainbridge's elbow.
McCain misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bainbridge.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bainbridge lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bainbridge blocks a body shot from McCain .
McCain tries a body shot but Bainbridge blocks it.

McCain breaks from the clinch.
Bainbridge takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Bainbridge as he checks the leg kick.
McCain lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bainbridge uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bainbridge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCain .
McCain lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McCain throws a body shot but no joy.
McCain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bainbridge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCain thuds his shin into the meat of Bainbridge's side.

McCain has closed the distance and engaged Bainbridge in a clinch.
McCain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bainbridge prevents a body shot from McCain .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCain misses with a punch on the inside.
Bainbridge can't find room to land a body shot as McCain controls the action.
McCain tries to work over Bainbridge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCain lands a body punch.
Bainbridge lands with a right to the head.
Bainbridge digs a right hand underneath McCain 's ribcage. McCain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bainbridge tries to work over McCain 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bainbridge goes for a takedown attempt but McCain pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McCain misses with a low kick as Bainbridge jumps back.

Bainbridge has closed the distance and engaged McCain in a clinch.
McCain wants to get back to striking at distance but Bainbridge won't allow it.
McCain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCain misses with a punch to the body.
McCain presses Bainbridge against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bainbridge misses with a punch on the inside.
McCain swings wildly with an uppercut but Bainbridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCain misses with a body punch.
Bainbridge lands a hook that snaps the head of McCain backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from McCain .
Bainbridge struggles to land a body shot inside as McCain controls his hands.
Bainbridge misses with a punch to the body.
McCain can't find room to land a body shot as Bainbridge controls the action.
Bainbridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bainbridge scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bainbridge lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McCain backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bainbridge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bainbridge.
A short right from Bainbridge on the inside.
McCain prevents the takedown attempt.
McCain misses with the head strike.
McCain tries to throw a body punch but Bainbridge avoids it by throwing McCain back against the cage.

Bainbridge breaks the clinch.
Bainbridge walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lucas McCain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCain swings and misses with a hook to the body.

McCain rushes Bainbridge and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bainbridge.
McCain tries to stall but Bainbridge uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lucas McCain will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McCain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bainbridge.
The fighters circling - McCain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bainbridge ducks under a wild hook from McCain .
McCain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bainbridge circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCain throws a jab but it's blocked by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge throws a sloppy head kick
and Bainbridge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCain scores with a shot to the body.
McCain misses the jab.
Good leg kick by McCain .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCain .
Bainbridge misses with a series of wild punches.
McCain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain avoids the body shot from Bainbridge.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCain ! But no joy.
McCain throws an overhand right that lands on Bainbridge's shoulder, as Bainbridge tries to avoid the shot.
McCain throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by McCain there.
A head kick misses from McCain .
As McCain backs away, Bainbridge returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bainbridge walks into a jab.
A slow jab from McCain misses its intended target.
Bainbridge was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McCain connects with a body shot that sends Bainbridge's belly button to the back.
McCain cracks Bainbridge with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bainbridge ducks under a wild hook from McCain .
Bainbridge is looking to counter punch.
McCain jabs at Bainbridge's body.
Bainbridge doesn't manage to clinch there - McCain circles away.
Bainbridge takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCain throws a poor cross that misses
and Bainbridge counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCain misses with a jab to the body
and Bainbridge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Bainbridge finds it's way through McCain 's defenses.
A head kick from McCain lands but Bainbridge takes it in his stride.
McCain tries to clinch but Bainbridge moves out of range.
Bainbridge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCain fakes the leg kick and cracks Bainbridge in the body.
Bainbridge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Bainbridge was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCain .
McCain loads up on a big right hand but Bainbridge slips the punch.
Bainbridge takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bainbridge misses with a series of wild punches.
Bainbridge throws a body kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bainbridge.
Bainbridge throws a body shot but no joy.
McCain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bainbridge moves away.
McCain tries to land a front kick but Bainbridge steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McCain scores with a leg kick.
McCain connects with a body shot that sends Bainbridge's belly button to the back.
McCain looks for the body kick but Bainbridge saw that one coming.
McCain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bainbridge chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCain can pounce on him.
McCain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

McCain gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from McCain .
Bainbridge tries to score a body lock takedown but McCain shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McCain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

McCain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bainbridge tried to score with a low kick but McCain checks it.
McCain connects with an inside leg kick.
Bainbridge misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCain counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
McCain misses with a series of wild punches.
McCain tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bainbridge counters with a good, hard body kick but McCain shrugs it off.
McCain takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bainbridge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas McCain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bainbridge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bainbridge ducks right into an uppercut from McCain .
Bainbridge takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McCain scores with a shot to the body.
Bainbridge shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McCain throws a body shot but no joy.
Bainbridge is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McCain uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bainbridge has time to react.

McCain takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bainbridge.
McCain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bainbridge working aggressively here.
McCain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee is keeping an eye on McCain - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

McCain breaks the clinch.
McCain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bainbridge counters with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain throws a head kick but Bainbridge moves out of range.
Bainbridge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCain lands with a good body shot.
McCain walks into a straight right hand from Bainbridge.
McCain misses with a body shot.
A jab from McCain does it's job there.
McCain cracks Bainbridge with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCain slips under a jab.
McCain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bainbridge.
McCain turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bainbridge is looking for a counter combo.
McCain shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bainbridge eats them both and turns towards McCain to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bainbridge on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Bainbridge.
McCain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bainbridge manages to avoid it.
A low kick lands for McCain .
A head kick by McCain misses

and Bainbridge counters by clinching up.
Bainbridge is working for takedown but McCain is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice body punch from McCain .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bainbridge.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bainbridge.
Bainbridge misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McCain .
Bainbridge tries to throw a body punch but McCain avoids it by throwing Bainbridge back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bainbridge.
McCain is leaning against Bainbridge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McCain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McCain is looking to control Bainbridge's arms but Bainbridge gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCain has his back to the cage.
Lucas McCain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCain lands a nice uppercut.
McCain struggles to land a body shot inside as Bainbridge controls his hands.
Bartholomew Bainbridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCain scores with a hook to the body.
McCain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCain tries a body shot but Bainbridge blocks it.
McCain presses Bainbridge against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McCain stalling in the clinch.
McCain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McCain tries a body shot but Bainbridge blocks it.
McCain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A body shot lands from McCain .
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCain .
A head punch on the inside from McCain fails to land.
McCain taking a breather.
McCain taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on McCain 's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
McCain digs a right hand underneath Bainbridge's ribcage. Bainbridge let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bainbridge can't find room to land a body shot as McCain controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from McCain .
A nice left hand lands by McCain .
McCain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bainbridge backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bainbridge wants to get back to striking at distance but McCain won't allow it.
McCain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

McCain manages to break the clinch.
McCain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McCain digs a good body shot into Bainbridge's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCain connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bainbridge's hands.
McCain scores with a shot to the body.
McCain avoids the body shot from Bainbridge.
A slapping leg kick lands for McCain .
McCain cracks Bainbridge with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McCain - that will leave a mark!
Decent striking displayed by McCain there.
Jab from McCain .
Bainbridge takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas McCain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCain has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas McCain !
After winning the bout, Lucas McCain thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.