PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve McRae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think McRae might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Disturbed-Indestructible. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McRae
vs
Lucas

176 cm
22
192 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

188 cm
24
190 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Superior Ki Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve McRae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas ducks under a wild hook from McRae.
McRae tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lucas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McRae somewhat.
McRae looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lucas is fending him off so far but McRae persists. Nope, Lucas circles away and we're back to standing.

Lucas tries to keep at a distance but McRae has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lucas misses with a punch on the inside.
McRae is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lucas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve McRae. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lucas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McRae managing to block the knees to the body from Lucas.
Lucas misses with an elbow strike.
McRae dodges an elbow strike from Lucas.

McRae gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McRae connects with a nice short shot to Lucas's temple.
Lucas is looking to escape.
Lucas landing a few short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucas is pressing down on McRae's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McRae accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McRae lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McRae stands up over Lucas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Lucas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lucas has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes McRae off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
McRae throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McRae smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McRae fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McRae misses with a few strikes there.
Lucas tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and McRae counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lucas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ground and pound from McRae.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McRae looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lucas is looking to escape.
McRae sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lucas defending well though.
Lucas pushes McRae off looking to stand but McRae dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRae sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lucas defending well though.
Lucas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McRae is working away from the top position though.
McRae sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lucas defending well though.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McRae connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McRae scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Lucas is rocked!
John Lucas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Lucas gets caught flat footed, as McRae shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lucas is still in real trouble! Can McRae finish him?
McRae is breathing heavily.
Lucas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

McRae postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lucas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McRae, into his guard.
Lucas seems to have recovered his senses.
Lucas looking to pass the guard.
Lucas sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lucas stands and steps away. McRae gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lucas tries to clinch

and McRae counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McRae.
Lucas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McRae is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McRae on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McRae can't get the takedown.
Lucas gets underhooks to prevent McRae's takedown attempt.
Lucas slowing the pace effectively.
Lucas lands a damaging elbow.
Lucas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McRae has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

McRae has clasped his hands together around Lucas's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
McRae grinds an elbow into Lucas's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRae throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lucas can't do much from the bottom here.
Lucas pushes McRae away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McRae gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
McRae landing strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lucas is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lucas is looking to clinch but McRae is avoiding it.

McRae clinches up against the cage.
McRae can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve McRae dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McRae lands a jab-cross combination.

McRae gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lucas stands up over McRae, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

McRae has his feet on Lucas's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
McRae is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lucas.
Lucas darts in trying to clinch
and McRae connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lucas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McRae pinned against the cage. McRae gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lucas misses with a takedown attempt

and McRae counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lucas's guard now.
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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McRae accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McRae stops Lucas from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McRae working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McRae lands a couple of elbows.
Lucas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McRae throws and elbow that misses. Lucas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McRae's guard. Nice move by Lucas!

Lucas gets to his feet - McRae follows without any prompting.
Lucas clinches but McRae breaks the clinch
and McRae counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McRae throws a head kick but Lucas moves out of range.
Lucas delivers a nice body kick.
Lucas shoots and misses
and McRae counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Steve McRae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lucas.
McRae connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lucas tries to close the distance and clinch but McRae swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Lucas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for McRae!
McRae tries to reverse the position but Lucas maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve McRae overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lucas won't let McRae get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Lucas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lucas cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lucas lands with some strikes.
Lucas breaks from McRae's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRae is working to get back to half guard.
Lucas pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lucas with shots to the head and body - McRae looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lucas working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McRae might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lucas wants to take McRae's back here but McRae is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Lucas landing punches.

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

Lucas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McRae to the mat! McRae manages to get full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRae looking for a sweep. Not yet McRae, not yet.
McRae is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lucas advances position into side control!
Lucas tries to advance to mount but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lucas stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

McRae gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Lucas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Lucas shoots and misses

and McRae counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McRae stands up over Lucas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McRae loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lucas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McRae content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lucas looking for a sweep. Not yet Lucas, not yet.
McRae with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lucas is on top in guard.

Lucas stands up and waves to McRae to follow him.

McRae closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lucas did well to prevent McRae getting side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McRae lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas manages to get to full guard.

Lucas scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lucas fails to land the takedown.
McRae goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lucas moves forwards but McRae connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lucas tries to clinch but McRae moves away

and McRae counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McRae trying to control but Lucas is working from the bottom.
McRae is pushing down on Lucas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lucas is fighting to maintain full guard but McRae has managed to sneak the leg through.
McRae prevents Lucas from standing back up.
McRae takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Lucas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Lucas makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McRae circles away from the clinch attempt
and McRae counters with a left and a right that stings Lucas.

Lucas gets a clinch.

McRae manages to pull guard.
Lucas throwing strikes from guard but McRae blocks nicely.
Lucas trying to control the position from guard on top but McRae is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lucas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRae swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Lucas clinches.
Lucas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lucas stops a takedown attempt from McRae.
McRae avoids a wild elbow strike from Lucas.
Lucas tries a knee to the head but McRae blocks it.
Lucas looking to slow down the pace here.
McRae looking for a takedown.
McRae wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve McRae. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McRae drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lucas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lucas tries to clinch up
letting McRae counter with a right hand.
Lucas tries to clinch up.
Lucas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lucas doesn't manage to clinch there - McRae circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McRae avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lucas tries to close the distance and clinch up but McRae swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McRae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucas manages to avoid it.

McRae closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lucas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McRae.
Lucas is trying to drag McRae to the mat but McRae just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

McRae gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lucas regains guard.
McRae preventing the sweep.
McRae trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucas throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lucas wants to stand and escape but McRae is having none of it.
McRae slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve McRae showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McRae has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve McRae!