PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Allan Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Ito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allan Lancaster has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Lancaster
vs
Ito

159 cm
21
140 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

174 cm
22
132 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

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 - 5 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Karl Ito!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ito shoots in and gets a takedown into Lancaster's guard.
Ito controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lancaster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Ito avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lancaster trying to keep a closed guard but Ito is proving a slippery customer.
Ito sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ito's guard.

Ito is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lancaster is controlling him.
Lancaster scoring with some ground and pound.
Lancaster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lancaster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lancaster throws a big right hand that misses.
Lancaster is fighting to break Ito's control of his arms but Ito is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancaster trying to control the position from guard on top but Ito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster postures up in Ito's guard and throws a big left but Ito blocks it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Lancaster gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ito looking to pass the guard.
Ito pushing down on Lancaster's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lancaster is not content to let Ito control the position.
Lancaster trying to hold on to Ito's head to control him but Ito postures up.
Ito perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ito's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ito's back!

Ito is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Ito displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lancaster.
Ito closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Ito closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lancaster is trying to maintain the position but Ito is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ito throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lancaster is refusing to be controlled, as Ito sits in half guard.
Lancaster wants to get back to full guard.
Ito seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Lancaster is staying active underneath Ito, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Ito closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lancaster to the mat! Lancaster manages to get full guard.
Ito wants to stand but Lancaster has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ito won't allow Lancaster to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Ito dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Ito dives in and scores a takedown into Lancaster's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lancaster is on top in guard.

Lancaster keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ito's head.
Lancaster throws an elbow that misses. Ito uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lancaster's guard. Nice move by Ito!

Ito throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ito tries to stand but Lancaster is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lancaster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ito doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ito manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ito trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Ito is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ito in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ito trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Lancaster could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lancaster trying to keep a closed guard but Ito is proving a slippery customer.

Ito gets to his feet. Lancaster looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Ito shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lancaster's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lancaster lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Lancaster keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ito's head.
Lancaster has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ito working a defensive guard here.
Lancaster throws an elbow that misses. Ito uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lancaster's guard. Nice move by Ito!

Ito forces his way into half guard.
Lancaster trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ito is taking a breather. Lancaster says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lancaster is looking for a sweep. Ito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Lancaster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ito pulls his head out easily.
Ito wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lancaster keeps working.
Still in half guard, Ito seems content to control.

Lancaster actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Ito is working for a submission of some sort.
Ito thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lancaster's head.
Lancaster trying to control from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lancaster misses with a takedown attempt
and Ito counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lancaster thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lancaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Ito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Lancaster shoots for a double leg takedown but Ito sprawls well. He's pushed Lancaster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Ito closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lancaster did well to prevent Ito getting side control.
Lancaster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ito is working away from the top position though.
Lancaster tries to get to full guard but Ito has control of the leg.
Ito wants to pass the guard but Lancaster is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ito throws a strike but Lancaster avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ito postures up in Lancaster's guard and throws a big left but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster keeping moving, preventing Ito from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ito controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lancaster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ito controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Ito gets a takedown into half guard.

Ito seems to be working for a kimura but Lancaster defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster is looking to control Ito's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lancaster avoid being mounted?
Lancaster is looking for a sweep. Ito is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lancaster works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lancaster is trying to control the position but Ito postures up.
Lancaster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ito throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ito works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lancaster wants to control but Ito is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lancaster blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ito.
Lancaster is trying to control but can't.
Ito seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lancaster does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Ito bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ito trying to control the position but Lancaster is working away.
Lancaster is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ito is looking to take a break and control but Lancaster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Ito decides to stand back up. Ito steps back and let's Lancaster get back to his feet.
Allan Lancaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karl Ito is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Ito closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ito lands in his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Karl Ito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ito 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Ito!