PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Scaum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Lentz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Lentz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Scaum
vs
Lentz

180 cm
23
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

187 cm
25
185 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Scaum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Lentz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Lentz misses the target.
Scaum shoots in for a takedown but Lentz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Scaum avoids a kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Lentz. Those never looked like landing.
Lentz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scaum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lentz somewhat.
Scaum wants to clinch.
Lentz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Scaum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scaum dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lentz. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick from Lentz misses.

Scaum gets tackled into the cage by Lentz. Lentz maintains the clinch.
Lentz is trying to force a seperation but Scaum has the dominant position.
Knees to the body from Scaum.
Lentz swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scaum leaning against his opponent.

Scaum works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Scaum is looking to work some ground and pound but Lentz has wrist control.
Scaum wants to control from the top but Lentz keeps moving.
Scaum has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Scaum is really struggling to control Lentz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Scaum trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lentz's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dave Scaum just wasn't active enough.
Scaum looks for a takedown but Lentz sprawls well.
Lentz tries to clinch but Scaum is having none of it.
Lentz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lentz throws a jab when Scaum was well out of range.
Lentz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scaum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lentz lands a head shot.

Scaum has Lentz up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lentz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lentz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Scaum.
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!
Lentz has had enough of the clinch but Scaum keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lentz is trying to drag Scaum to the mat but Scaum just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lentz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lentz working hard to break the clinch.
Lentz wants to break free but Scaum has control.

Scaum gets control of Lentz's arms and successfully pulls guard. Scaum will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Scaum looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lentz passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lentz wants to control but Scaum is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scaum is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scaum struggling a bit here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scaum is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dave Scaum will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Scaum misses with a double jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Lentz scores with a four punch combination!
Dave Scaum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lentz tries to land a front kick but Scaum steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lentz tries to bum rush Scaum with a series of wild strikes but Scaum uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lentz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Scaum is out of range.
Lentz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lentz.
Lentz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Scaum fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lentz sprawls well initially but Scaum persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Scaum wants to stand up but Lentz is controlling the position.
Lentz is staying active underneath Scaum, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scaum tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lentz.
Scaum trying to control the action but Lentz is working from the bottom.

Dave Scaum has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Scaum has a takedown stuffed.
Scaum takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lentz wants to clinch.
Lentz wants to clinch.
Lentz lands a slapping body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lentz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Scaum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scaum walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Scaum has taken the fight to the clinch.
Scaum is looking for a takedown.

Scaum pulls guard.

Scaum looking for a guillotine here but Lentz defends easily.
Lentz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scaum is looking to sweep but instead, Lentz has passed into half guard.
Scaum is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lentz is thwarting Scaum's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scaum gets full guard.
Scaum wants to stand up but Lentz is controlling him.
Lentz trying to control the position from guard on top but Scaum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Scaum trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lentz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dave Scaum 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Scaum with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lentz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scaum shoots in looking for a takedown. Lentz tries to sprawl out of it but Scaum keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lentz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lentz tries to clinch but Scaum moves out of range.
Lentz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lentz wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Scaum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lentz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scaum looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Scaum shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lentz sprawls well. Lentz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Scaum gets slowly back to his feet.
Scaum blocks a leg kick.
Lentz swats away the attempt to clinch by Scaum.
Lentz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lentz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lentz throws a head kick that misses.
Lentz swings for the body but Scaum moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lentz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scaum, pushing him back against the cage.
Lentz trying to control the position but instead, Scaum has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lentz into the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Scaum.
Lentz swings wildly with an uppercut but Scaum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scaum has Lentz pressed against the cage, preventing Lentz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Scaum pulls Lentz into guard.
Lentz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lentz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scaum is keeping the position for now.
Scaum keeping moving, preventing Lentz from controlling successfully.

Scaum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lentz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Lentz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scaum trying to control the position.
Lentz stopping the sweep attempt from Scaum.
Dave Scaum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lentz sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Scaum looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lentz passes into side control.
Lentz working away.
Scaum tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lentz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
George Lentz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lentz trying to control the position but Scaum is working away.
Dave Scaum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scaum wants to control but Lentz postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to George Lentz.
I think Scaum 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Scaum!