PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Troy Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Strange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troy Lancaster has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Lancaster
vs
Strange

189 cm
28
185 lbs
17 - 7 - 1

175 cm
25
173 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Beaver Jooce!

Bullet Proof System
Sun-Tzu

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Troy Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Strange!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Strange.
Lancaster tries to clinch up but Strange circles away and keeps his distance.
Strange is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Strange shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Strange tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lancaster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Strange somewhat.
Lancaster attempts a counter takedown but Strange avoids it well and moves away.
Strange tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lancaster defends well and Strange ends up having to push Lancaster into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Strange feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lancaster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Strange won't allow Lancaster to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strange trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lancaster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Strange pushing down on Lancaster's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
My spies in Mello MMA inform me that Strange has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Strange lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lancaster trying to control but Strange postures up.
Strange has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster tries to kick Strange off but Strange keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Strange trying to control the action but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Lancaster trying to control from the bottom.
Lancaster tries to kick Strange off but Strange keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lancaster gets full guard.
Lancaster doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lancaster wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Strange is now in half guard.

Strange is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lancaster is just riding it out for now. Strange eventually gives up the hold.
Lancaster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Strange is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strange has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lancaster tries to hold on but Strange postures up.
Strange raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Strange landing strikes from the mount and Lancaster is in trouble!
Strange with good strikes from the mount here!
Lancaster throwing hammer fists to the chest of Strange. What's that going to do exactly?
Strange working Lancaster over with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strange pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lancaster is in all sorts of trouble here.
Strange working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strange raining down hammerfists from mount.
Strange working Lancaster over with strikes here.
Lancaster flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Strange landing shots from mount.
Lancaster really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lancaster wants to hold on but Strange pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lancaster holds of for dear life.
Strange lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lancaster tries to hold on but Strange postures up.
Strange prevents Lancaster from getting the reversal.
Strange avoids the attempt from Lancaster to control.
Strange connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster is working to get back to half guard.
Strange lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lancaster hang on?
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!
Strange is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lancaster can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Strange can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lancaster is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Strange cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lancaster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lancaster in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Strange blocks Lancaster's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Lancaster really wants to buck Strange off and get back to his feet.
Strange lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Strange wants to control the pace but Lancaster is squirming around nicely.
Strange putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Some bone on bone action there as Strange checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Strange getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lancaster lands a leg kick that knocks Strange off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Lancaster.
Lancaster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Strange with the counter takedown but Lancaster avoids it easily.
Strange blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lancaster is defended easily by Strange.
Strange ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strange drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lancaster defends it well.
Lancaster avoids the body shot from Strange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster tries to work over Strange's front leg with a kick but Strange checks it.
Strange lands a slapping body shot.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Strange.
Strange misses the jab.
Lancaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strange.
Lancaster tries to counter with a takedown but Strange is quick to defend against it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strange takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lancaster throws a hook but Strange blocks it.
Strange fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lancaster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A right-left combo lands from Strange.
Lancaster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Strange has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Strange shoots in but no luck this time.
Strange avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strange misses with a right hand
and Lancaster counters with a right hand to the body.

Lancaster has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Strange fails to land.
Strange blocks an uppercut.
Lancaster swings wildly with an uppercut but Strange uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strange swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lancaster misses with some punches.
Strange presses Lancaster against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Strange breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strange looks to score with a jab to the body but Lancaster is just out of range.
Strange works the jab nicely.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut. Strange saw that one coming.
And Strange tries to counter it with a takedown but Lancaster pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lancaster connects with a body shot that sends Strange's belly button to the back.

Strange closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Strange lands in his opponent's guard.
Lancaster wants to sweep but no luck.
Lancaster controls Strange momentarily but Strange frees himself.
Strange trying to control but Lancaster is working from the bottom.
Strange scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strange stops Lancaster from standing up.
Lancaster has momentary wrist control but Strange slips an elbow through the middle.
Strange pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lancaster is keeping the position for now.
Simon Strange has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lancaster will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Strange has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strange is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lancaster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Strange throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lancaster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lancaster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Strange's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lancaster being controlled here, momentarily.
Lancaster wants to sweep but no luck.
Lancaster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Strange throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster working a defensive guard but Strange manages to pass into side control anyway.
Strange lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lancaster takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Strange cracks Lancaster with a big right hand but Lancaster just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lancaster is working to avoid the ground and pound but Strange connects with a decent elbow.
Lancaster is looking for a sweep.
Strange working the ground and pound from side control.
Lancaster knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Strange on the ground.
Lancaster is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Strange's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Strange winds up and cracks Lancaster with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Strange drops an elbow to the side of Lancaster's head.
Strange perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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!
Strange throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Strange there.
Lancaster on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Strange showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lancaster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lancaster throws the kick towards the body but Strange avoids it.
Strange scores with a shot to the body.
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body. Strange takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circling - Strange throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strange lands an overhand right.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Strange changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Strange throws a jab but it's blocked by Lancaster.

Strange looking to score a takedown here. Lancaster is defending well but Strange drives through and ends up in Lancaster's guard.
Lancaster wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Strange manages to pass to side control.
Lancaster is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Lancaster tries to get to full guard but Strange has control of the leg.
Strange wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lancaster keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster is trying to stand up here but Strange is controlling him well.
Strange wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lancaster keeps working.
Strange wants to pass to mount but Lancaster is defending the position.
Strange has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancaster is looking to improve his position but Strange isn't that keen on the idea.
Strange postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lancaster looks a forlorn figure.
Lancaster wants to hold on but Strange pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster is desperately trying to improve his position but Strange has a good base and remains in mount.
Lancaster squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Strange is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lancaster can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lancaster regains half guard.
Strange working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Strange takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Strange slips a nice elbow through Lancaster's hands, connecting with Lancaster's forehead.
Lancaster wants to get back to his feet.
Strange blocks the strikes from Lancaster.
Strange lands strikes from half guard.
Lancaster wants to control but Strange is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lancaster pushes Strange off looking to stand but Strange dives back in and keeps control.

Lancaster is defending against the submission attempts here by Strange.
Strange stops Lancaster from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster is looking for a sweep. Strange is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Strange lands strikes from half guard.
Lancaster tries to roll over but Strange keeps him under control.
Lancaster looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lancaster has hold of Strange's hands but Strange slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Strange trying to mount his opponent but Lancaster defends it.
Lancaster scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Strange manages to mount him!
Strange tries to control but Lancaster wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strange landing punches.
Lancaster working to try and regain half guard.
Strange tries to control but Lancaster wriggling away.

Strange is working for a guillotine from mount but Lancaster frees his head quite easily.
Strange cracks Lancaster with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lancaster is trying to escape the mount.
BOOM! Strange connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Troy Lancaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simon Strange is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Strange tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Strange comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Strange winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Strange!
Simon Strange decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.