PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Allan Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohamed Brazzrack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Lancaster
vs
Brazzrack

159 cm
21
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

169 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Allan Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mohamed Brazzrack!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brazzrack throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lancaster was covering up waiting for the punch and Brazzrack finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brazzrack showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brazzrack trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lancaster has control of Brazzrack's left arm, preventing Brazzrack from doing any damage.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Brazzrack from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lancaster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brazzrack trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brazzrack wants to stand but Lancaster is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lancaster seems keen to control Brazzrack's posture.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Brazzrack drives through and clinches with Lancaster against the cage.

Brazzrack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Brazzrack clinches.

Brazzrack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster shoots in and drives through. Brazzrack sprawls well.
Lancaster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brazzrack pinned against the cage. Brazzrack gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Lancaster enables Brazzrack to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lancaster manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Brazzrack is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lancaster seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster is trying to keep Brazzrack in close.
Brazzrack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lancaster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lancaster is trying to control the position but Brazzrack postures up.
Brazzrack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lancaster is pulling down on Brazzrack's head to control his posture.
Lancaster trying to keep a closed guard but Brazzrack is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Brazzrack pushes Lancaster up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Brazzrack breaks the clinch.

Lancaster gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brazzrack stays in close to Lancaster's body and controls the position.
Brazzrack is looking to stand up but Lancaster won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lancaster is on top in guard.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lancaster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brazzrack looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brazzrack looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brazzrack working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lancaster could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lancaster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brazzrack works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brazzrack wants to get back to his feet.
Brazzrack thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lancaster is trying to maintain the position but Brazzrack is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brazzrack trying to mount his opponent but Lancaster defends it.
Lancaster controlling the position well.

Brazzrack is working for a kimura but Lancaster is defending it quite comfortably.
Lancaster wants to sweep but Brazzrack has passed to side control!

That's two 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.
Brazzrack wants to control but Lancaster is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Lancaster's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lancaster is looking to regain half guard here but Brazzrack keeps moving and retains side control.
Brazzrack creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lancaster sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Brazzrack decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lancaster to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster shoots in but Brazzrack avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Brazzrack clinches up against the cage.

Brazzrack breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mohamed Brazzrack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster misses with a takedown attempt

and Brazzrack holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brazzrack presses Lancaster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Brazzrack gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lancaster regains guard.
Brazzrack pushing down on Lancaster's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mohamed Brazzrack has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brazzrack tries to pass to full mount but Lancaster defends it.

Brazzrack is working for a kimura but Lancaster is defending it quite comfortably.
Brazzrack sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lancaster defending well though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brazzrack is keen to just control but Lancaster is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mohamed Brazzrack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Brazzrack moves into the clinch successfully.

Brazzrack pulls guard effortlessly.
Lancaster content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lancaster distracts Brazzrack with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lancaster cracks Brazzrack with a solid left hand.
Brazzrack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lancaster is one step ahead there.

Lancaster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brazzrack is trying to control the position but Lancaster postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brazzrack is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lancaster stays in close to Brazzrack's body and controls the position.

Brazzrack manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Brazzrack is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brazzrack can't break the clinch.

Brazzrack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Brazzrack scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brazzrack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lancaster struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brazzrack's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brazzrack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brazzrack tries to pass to full mount but Lancaster defends it.
Lancaster is trying to control but can't.
Lancaster tries to roll over but Brazzrack keeps him under control.

Brazzrack stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Brazzrack moves into range and clinches up with Lancaster.
Lancaster avoids the elbow strike from Brazzrack, against the cage.

Brazzrack lands a takedown into guard.
Brazzrack preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancaster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Lancaster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Brazzrack from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster is trying to control the position but Brazzrack postures up.
Brazzrack trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lancaster keeping full guard, as Brazzrack tries to pass.
Lancaster trying to keep a closed guard but Brazzrack is proving a slippery customer.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Brazzrack looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brazzrack wants to stand but Lancaster is controlling his posture from full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mohamed Brazzrack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brazzrack 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 James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohamed Brazzrack!