PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nick Lachance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Raiden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Lachance has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Lachance
vs
Raiden

182 cm
25
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

163 cm
25
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Lachance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adrian Raiden!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raiden lands a body shot.
Lachance shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Raiden but Raiden pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lachance showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raiden.
Raiden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Lachance closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Raiden's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lachance in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lachance in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lachance trying to control the position from guard on top but Raiden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lachance stopping the sweep attempt from Raiden.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raiden keeping moving, preventing Lachance from controlling successfully.
Raiden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lachance. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lachance passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lachance throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Raiden defending against the ground and pound.
Lachance throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Raiden defending against the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raiden is not content to let Lachance control the position.
Raiden is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lachance has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
You can see the frustration on Raiden's face as Lachance controls the position.
Lachance cracks Raiden with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Check out the look on Lachance's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lachance throws an elbow but Raiden slips to the side and avoids it well.
Raiden tries to buck Lachance off but Lachance is having none of it.
Lachance has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Raiden!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lachance wants to control the pace but Raiden is squirming around nicely.
Lachance takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lachance cracks Raiden with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Lachance.
Lachance throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Lachance scoring with strikes but Raiden is staying in there.
Lachance working the ground and pound effectively.
Lachance scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Raiden?
Lachance really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lachance with shots to the head and body - Raiden looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lachance will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lachance lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lachance working Raiden over with strikes here.
Lachance controlling the position easily from mount.
Raiden looks gassed!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lachance lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Lachance dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lachance fails with the takedown.
Raiden leaves Lachance with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Raiden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No luck for Lachance with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Lachance. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raiden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lachance moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lachance.
Lachance has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raiden throws a hook but Lachance avoids it easily.
Lachance shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Raiden defends it nicely.
Raiden stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Raiden wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Raiden. No joy for Lachance on that attempt.
Raiden misses with a hook.
Raiden scores with a hook to the body. Lachance takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lachance shoots in and drives through. Raiden sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raiden misses the shot to the body.
Raiden punishes Lachance's body with a nice straight punch.
Raiden is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lachance rather than just go for the knockout.
Lachance fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Raiden avoids it really well and circles away.
Raiden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lachance looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lachance shoots for a double leg takedown but Raiden sprawls well. He's pushed Lachance's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lachance looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lachance tries to free his leg and advance position but Raiden is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raiden working a defensive guard here.
Raiden is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lachance accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lachance controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Adrian Raiden.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raiden. Lachance does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raiden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lachance shoots in and drives through. Raiden sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lachance is defended easily by Raiden.
Lachance keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raiden sizes up Lachance with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raiden thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Adrian Raiden will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Raiden enables Lachance to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Raiden manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lachance passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lachance is chipping away with strikes.
Lachance misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Lachance creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Raiden sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lachance landing strikes.
Lachance is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Raiden's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lachance lands a few punches from side control.
Lachance wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raiden keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachance scoring with punches and elbows.
Raiden on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lachance is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Raiden's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lachance trying to control the action but Raiden is working from the bottom.
Raiden takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lachance wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raiden keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lachance lands a nice forearm strike.
Lachance trying to control the position but Raiden is working away.
Nick Lachance overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lachance content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lachance in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Raiden is not content to let Lachance control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lachance lands a nice forearm strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raiden dodges the ground and pound from Lachance.
Lachance misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Lachance wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raiden keeps working.
Raiden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lachance just content to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lachance looks up at the clock and then as Raiden takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lachance smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lachance is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raiden can do to turn this around?
Lachance scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lachance scores with punches from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lachance slows the pace down.
Lachance lands a decent elbow from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Lachance showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lachance 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Lachance!