PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Lancier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Mubango (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lancier might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hate Me Now. Mubango has chosen Jessie J - Bang Bang as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Lancier
vs
Mubango

182 cm
23
200 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

197 cm
23
218 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Lancier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christian Mubango!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mubango misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lancier.
Lancier throws a lazy right hand but Mubango sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mubango tries for a takedown but Lancier circles away easily
and Lancier counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mubango shoots in for a double leg but Lancier sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Lancier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lancier stuffs the takedown attempt from Mubango. Mubango gets slowly back to his feet.
Chris Lancier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Mubango.
Lancier misses with a straight left.
Nice sprawl there from Lancier as Mubango shoots in.
Lancier looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancier throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lancier's corner calls for a 1-2. Lancier obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

It looks like Christian Mubango has been cut.
Lancier scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mubango ducks under a wild hook from Lancier.

Mubango drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lancier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mubango can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mubango trying to control but Lancier is working from the bottom.

Lancier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mubango tries to free his leg and advance position but Lancier is retaining full guard.

Lancier has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mubango can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mubango wants to control from the top but Lancier keeps moving.
Mubango looking to pass the guard.
Mubango trying to control but Lancier is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lancier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mubango gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mubango sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lancier's guard.
Lancier is looking to improve his position.
Lancier won't allow Mubango to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lancier gets full guard.
Mubango trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Lancier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mubango defends well.
Lancier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mubango stopping the sweep attempt from Lancier.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancier not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mubango wants to pass the guard but Lancier is keeping the position.
Mubango trying to control but Lancier is working from the bottom.

Lancier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mubango defends well.
Mubango trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mubango trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lancier controls Mubango momentarily but Mubango frees himself.

Lancier is looking for a triangle but Mubango pushes his legs off easily.
Mubango controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mubango pushing down on Lancier's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mubango wants to take a breather but Lancier is having none of it.
Mubango is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lancier!
Mubango seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Lancier is holding on tight.
Lancier tries to buck Mubango off but he can't manage it.
Lancier regains half guard.
Lancier is looking to control Mubango's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lancier avoid being mounted?

Lancier actively working from the bottom here.
Lancier tries to roll over but Mubango keeps him under control.

Lancier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mubango pulls his head out easily.
Mubango is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mubango wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lancier keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Lancier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Mubango's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Mubango stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lancier.
Mubango's coach down at 5 Star Spar Bazaar was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mubango's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

Mubango throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lancier tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mubango is in Lancier's guard.
Lancier keeping moving, preventing Mubango from controlling successfully.
Lancier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mubango is one step ahead there.
Lancier working a defensive guard but Mubango manages to pass into side control anyway.
You can see the frustration on Lancier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mubango wants to control but Lancier is keeping him busy.
Mubango tries to advance to mount but Lancier denies him.
Lancier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lancier is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Reign in Blood, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lancier sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lancier is trying to control but can't.
Lancier makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lancier.

Lancier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mubango defends well.
Mubango wants to control from the top but Lancier keeps moving.
Mubango passes Lancier's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mubango is keen to just control but Lancier is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancier is pressing down on Mubango's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lancier lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Lancier trying to control but Mubango is working from the bottom.
Lancier is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mubango is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mubango lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Mubango wants to control from the top but Lancier keeps moving.
Lancier wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mubango stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lancier swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Mubango got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lancier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mubango has managed to get both his arms back between Lancier's legs - danger averted.
Mubango trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mubango wants to control from the top but Lancier keeps moving.
Lancier keeping full guard, as Mubango tries to pass.
Mubango trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lancier trying to keep a closed guard but Mubango is proving a slippery customer.

Lancier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mubango trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Lancier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mubango trying to control but Lancier is working from the bottom.
Mubango looking to pass the guard.

Lancier has his foot on Mubango's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mubango works his way back into a safe position though.

Mubango thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mubango passes into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mubango is thwarting Lancier's attempts to control the position.
Lancier is in trouble now - Mubango has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Christian Mubango showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Christian Mubango's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Lancier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mubango.

Lancier closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Lancier is working for a submission of some sort.

Lancier looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Lancier is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mubango wants to improve his position but Lancier is controlling well.

Lancier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mubango has managed to free his arm - good work.

Lancier is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mubango is just riding it out for now. Lancier eventually gives up the hold.
Lancier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mubango keeps working.
Lancier trying to pass the guard but Mubango defending well.
Christian Mubango has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two 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.
Mubango trying to control from the bottom.

Lancier is looking for a kimura here.
Mubango moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Mubango looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lancier is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Lancier is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lancier looking to sit in guard and control but Mubango gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lancier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mubango pushes down on Lancier's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Lancier actively working from the bottom here.

Mubango seems to be working for a kimura but Lancier defends the submission attempt.
Mubango is keen to just control but Lancier is a slippery customer.
Lancier manages to get to full guard.

Lancier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mubango gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancier can't keep his opponent in guard - Mubango advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lancier tries to get to full guard but Mubango has control of the leg.
Mubango seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lancier does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lancier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mubango is working away from the top position though.
Lancier moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lancier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lancier wants to sweep here but Mubango controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Lancier showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lancier 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Chris Lancier!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Chris Lancier!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Chris Lancier!

Chris Lancier wins by unanimous decision!
As Chris Lancier got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Testing stand up sliders'.