PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryant has chosen Scotland the Brave as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lucas
vs
Bryant

190 cm
22
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

184 cm
25
188 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Lucas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angus Bryant!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bryant counters with a one-two to the body.
Lucas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bryant swivels and escapes.

Lucas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bryant manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bryant is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lucas dives into side control.

Bryant pushes Lucas away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lucas gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bryant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lucas scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bryant is looking for a sweep.
Bryant wants to control but Lucas postures up.
Lucas is looking to take a break and control but Bryant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lucas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Lucas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bryant knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bryant struggling a bit here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bryant can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bryant is trying to get back to half guard.

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.

Lucas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bryant knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bryant really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lucas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Who's going to make the next move?

Lucas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bryant can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lucas decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bryant to his feet.
Bryant looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lucas with a poor takedown
and Bryant finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Lucas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bryant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bryant let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bryant moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bryant stuffs the takedown attempt from Lucas. Lucas gets slowly back to his feet.
Bryant delivers a nice body kick.
Bryant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lucas at a distance.
Bryant moves in looking to clinch but Lucas pushes him off.
Lucas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lucas darts in looking for a takedown but Bryant gets double underhooks and turns Lucas into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bryant counters with a head kick. That will keep Lucas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lucas is breathing heavily.
Bryant lands a high kick!
Bryant throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryant buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bryant lands a nice hook to Lucas's body. Lucas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bryant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lucas doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bryant. That's going to slow Lucas down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bryant. That's going to slow Lucas down.
Lucas misses with a takedown attempt - Bryant sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bryant tries a quick counter leg kick but Lucas is wise to it.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown but Bryant shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lucas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bryant sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bryant lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lucas will feel that in the morning.
Bryant dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lucas. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bryant is looking to slow Lucas down with leg kicks.
Lucas darts in looking for a takedown but Bryant gets double underhooks and turns Lucas into the cage.
Bryant throws a nice head kick!
Good leg kick by Bryant there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lucas has a takedown stuffed.
Bryant lands with a nice body kick.
Bryant lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A head kick misses from Bryant.
Good leg kick by Bryant there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas tries for a takedown but Bryant circles away easily
and Bryant counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Lucas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bryant is looking to slow Lucas down with leg kicks.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bryant throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bryant.
Bryant is looking to clinch.
Lucas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bryant swivels and escapes.
Angus Bryant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bryant. Lucas shrugs it off though.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bryant, right into the meat.
Bryant connects with a body shot that sends Lucas's belly button to the back.
Bryant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lucas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lucas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bryant - the referee stops the clock and Lucas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bryant. Lucas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bryant throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bryant scores with a kick to the body.
Lucas shoots in looking for a takedown but Bryant manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lucas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lucas fails with the takedown
and Bryant counters with a right hand to the body.
Lucas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryant pushes Lucas away with a front kick.
Bryant is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lucas rather than just go for the knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bryant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crunch! Bryant slams his shin into Lucas's torso.
Bryant fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lucas.
Bryant feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lucas's calf.
Bryant throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lucas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Angus Bryant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bryant lands with a kick to the temple. Lucas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lucas shoots and misses
and Bryant counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lucas's knee momentarily.
Bryant thuds his shin into the meat of Lucas's side.
Bryant thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lucas if he has to take too many more of those.
Lucas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bryant lands a nice looking body shot.
Bryant fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lucas.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bryant, right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bryant - that will leave a mark!
Bryant lands a nice looking body kick.
Lucas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bryant moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bryant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bryant lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bryant buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steve Lucas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucas fails with the takedown
and Bryant counters with a nice leg kick.

Bryant moves into the clinch.
Lucas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lucas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bryant is defending well.
Bryant throws an elbow but it misses.
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!
Bryant misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lucas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bryant tries to work over Lucas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bryant tries to land knees in the clinch but Lucas avoids the damage to the body.
Lucas avoiding damage as Bryant throws knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bryant struggles to land a body shot inside as Lucas controls his hands.
Lucas tries to score a body lock takedown but Bryant shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lucas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lucas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bryant gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angus Bryant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

No luck for Lucas with that takedown attempt.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bryant appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bryant fakes the leg kick and cracks Lucas in the body.
Bryant throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bryant lands a nice looking body shot.
Lucas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bryant bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bryant scores with a push kick.
Bryant scores with a spinning back kick!
Bryant lands with a kick to the temple. Lucas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bryant with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bryant.
Bryant lands with a nice body punch.
Lucas takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lucas.
Bryant with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bryant goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bryant wants to clinch up but Lucas keeps it at a distance.
Bryant throws a front kick that sends Lucas stumbling back into the cage.
Lucas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Bryant. Beautiful body shot.
Lucas shoots in for a double leg but Bryant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Lucas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lucas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lucas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bryant lands with a good body shot.
Bryant fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lucas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lucas has his takedown stuffed
and Bryant counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lucas thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick there by Bryant.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lucas if he has to take too many more of those.
Bryant lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bryant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lucas doesn't seem bothered though.
Steve Lucas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bryant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bryant lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lucas shoots for a double leg takedown but Bryant sprawls well. He's pushed Lucas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bryant lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lucas's sensitive parts.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bryant.
Lucas tries for a takedown but Bryant circles away easily
and Bryant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bryant thuds a left hand into Lucas's body.
Lucas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bryant feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lucas's calf.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice body punch from Bryant.
Lucas misses with a takedown
and Bryant counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lucas's knee momentarily.
Lucas takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Bryant pushes Lucas up against the cage in a clinch.
Bryant doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Angus Bryant is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bryant gets underhooks to prevent Lucas's takedown attempt.
Bryant is trying to stall.
Bryant is trying to maintain a safe position but Lucas gets an underhook and turns Bryant into the cage.
Bryant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lucas avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bryant manages to break the clinch.
Bryant defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lucas.
Bryant jabs Lucas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lucas has his takedown stuffed
and Bryant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bryant throws a head kick that half lands.
Bryant scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryant chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Steve Lucas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No luck for Lucas with that takedown attempt.
Bryant scores with a hook to the body. Lucas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Bryant gets in close and instigates a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Angus Bryant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bryant 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 James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 25:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus Bryant!
A very excited looking Angus Bryant made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.