PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rampage
vs
Lucas

180 cm
33
190 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

190 cm
22
185 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lewis Rampage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rampage forces Lucas back against the cage and clinches.

Rampage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lucas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rampage avoids it really well and circles away.
Rampage seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Rampage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lucas was covering up waiting for the punch and Rampage finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Lucas kicks Rampage off and gets to his feet.
Steve Lucas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Lucas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rampage wants to pass the guard but Lucas is keeping the position.

Lucas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rampage defends well.
Rampage not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lucas controls Rampage momentarily but Rampage frees himself.
Rampage postures up and lands a big shot to Lucas's brow.

Lucas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rampage defends well.
Lucas looks winded!

Rampage drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lucas dives on top into guard.

Lucas looking to pass the guard.
Lucas is fighting to break Rampage's control of his arms but Rampage is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas won't allow Rampage to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rampage is working hard here to advance position.
Rampage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lucas on the ground.

Lucas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rampage looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rampage looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rampage!

Rampage wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lucas, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rampage stands up.
Lucas shoots for a takedown but Rampage saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lucas tries for a takedown but Rampage circles away easily

and Rampage holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lewis Rampage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Lucas.
Rampage lands a nice knee to the body.

Rampage pulls guard effortlessly.

Rampage has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lucas is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

Rampage has hold of one of Lucas's legs. Lucas is fighting the takedown attempt but Rampage gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Rampage gets to his feet. Lucas looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lucas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lucas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Rampage scores with a takedown into Lucas's guard.
Rampage working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rampage not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rampage connects with a couple of short punches.
Lucas is trying to control the position but Rampage postures up.
Rampage is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Rampage drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lucas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rampage has Lucas in his guard.

Rampage trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis Rampage dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lucas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Rampage counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lewis Rampage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rampage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lucas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rampage lands a couple of elbows.
Rampage with a nice head shot there.
Rampage postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lucas wants to sweep but no luck.
Lucas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rampage controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rampage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lucas is breathing heavily.
Rampage passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Rampage is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lucas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Rampage stands up from half guard.
Lucas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rampage as he avoids it easily.
Lucas has his takedown stuffed

and Rampage counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lucas won't be happy with that.
Lewis Rampage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Lucas.

Rampage is trying to get an arm triangle but Lucas is defending well.
A lull in the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lucas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lucas takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Rampage is trying to get an arm triangle but Lucas is defending well.

Rampage is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lucas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lucas is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rampage working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lucas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rampage keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rampage on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rampage tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rampage wants to improve his position but Lucas is controlling well.

Lucas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rampage is controlling Lucas's trapped leg to prevent Lucas from advancing to side control.

Lucas is working for a submission of some sort.
Rampage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucas can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Lucas seems to be working for a kimura but Rampage defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis Rampage dominated that second round.
That's time! Rampage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Rampage clinches with his opponent.

Rampage gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lucas regains guard.
Rampage working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Rampage decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lucas, up you get!
Lucas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rampage sprawls well. Rampage wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lucas gets slowly back to his feet.

Rampage shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lucas napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Rampage tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee asks Rampage politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rampage prefers to stall for the moment though.
Lucas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rampage wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lucas, who protects the arm well.
Rampage tries to move to mount but Lucas blocks the move with his legs.
Lucas is trying to control Rampage's posture but Rampage avoids it.
Rampage wants to control but Lucas is keeping him busy.
Rampage is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lucas is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
You can see the frustration on Lucas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two 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.
Rampage landing a few strikes.
Rampage is putting a hurting on Lucas here, landing some big shots from side control.

Rampage thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Rampage decides to stand back up.
Lucas goes for a double leg but Rampage avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rampage continues to drive forward.

Rampage scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Rampage is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lucas defends it well.
Rampage looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas taking some punishment here, with Rampage in his half guard.
Rampage slows the pace down in half guard.

Rampage is trying to work for a kimura but Lucas is defending well.
Lewis Rampage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rampage stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lucas has hold of Rampage's hands but Rampage slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lucas moves into full guard.
Rampage is working Lucas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rampage seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lucas trying to control the position here.
Steve Lucas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rampage not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis Rampage showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rampage has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Rampage!
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