PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Eagles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cub Lamas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cub Lamas told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Eagles
vs
Lamas

173 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Versus

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Eagles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cub Lamas!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamas throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Eagles counter with a right hand.
Eagles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lamas.
Nice sprawl there from Lamas as Eagles shoots in.
It seemed like Lamas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eagles connects with a jab.
Lamas looks to clinch
and Eagles counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lamas thinking.
Eagles looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamas is just out of range.
Lamas slips a jab from Eagles.
Eagles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lamas looks to throw the jab but Eagles is out of range.
Eagles appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

Lamas moves into the clinch.
Eagles tries a body shot but Lamas blocks it.
Eagles fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lamas.
Eagles working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Eagles misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Eagles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamas digs a right hand into Eagles's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Eagles's gas tank.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamas working aggressively here.
Eagles can't find room to land a body shot as Lamas controls the action.
Lamas blocks a body shot from Eagles.
Lamas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lamas pushes Eagles back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Eagles struggles to land a body shot inside as Lamas controls his hands.
Lamas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eagles backwards.
Lamas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Eagles tries a body shot but Lamas blocks it.
Lamas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lamas taking a breather.
Eagles cracks Lamas with a nice body shot.
Lamas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eagless head.
Eagles pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Lamas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamas stalling in the clinch.
Lamas has a couple of punches blocked by Eagles.
Eagles works on Lamas's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Lamas.
Eagles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eagles taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Eagles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamas trying to stall but Eagles improves his position.
A bit of stalling here from Lamas.
A head punch on the inside from Eagles fails to land.
Lamas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eagless head.
Lamas blocks a body shot from Eagles.
Eagles cracks Lamas with a nice body shot.
Eagles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eagles struggles to land a body shot inside as Lamas controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamas misses with a body punch.
Lamas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lamas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Lamas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lamas misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lamas.
Lamas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eagles backwards.
A right hand to the body from Lamas.
Eagles lands a right hand.
Lamas blocks a body shot from Eagles.
Eagles blocks an uppercut.
Eagles throws a punch but it's blocked by Lamas.
A bit of stalling here from Lamas.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lamas.
Eagles tries to work over Lamas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamas misses with a body punch.
A short right from Lamas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Eagles.
Eagles blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eagles misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Lamas.
Eagles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eagles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lamas wants to stall.
Lamas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lamas trying to control the position but instead, Eagles has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lamas into the ropes.
Lamas prevents a body shot from Eagles.
Lamas misses with the head strike.
Lamas has a couple of punches blocked by Eagles.
Eagles tries to work over Lamas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A bit of stalling here from Lamas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cub Lamas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lamas misses with a hook to the body
and Eagles counters with a stiff right hand.
Eagles misses with a straight left.
Lamas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eagles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lamas.

Lamas moves into the clinch successfully.
Lamas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lamas effectively controlling the action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Eagles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lamas's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamas stalling against the ropes.
Lamas working aggressively here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cub Lamas.
A slow jab from Lamas misses its intended target.
Lamas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Eagles counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lamas throws an off balance right hand
and Eagles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eagles misses the shot to the body.
Eagles throws a body punch but Lamas moves out of range.
Cub Lamas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lamas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Eagles misses with a body shot.
Lamas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Eagles lands a nice shot to the body.
Lamas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamas misses the target.
Lamas scores with a nice head shot.
Eagles thuds a left hand into Lamas's body.
Eagles ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamas takes one on the button.
Eagles is looking to wear down Lamas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A decent looking cross lands there for Eagles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eagles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lamas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lamas scores with a punch to the head.
Lamas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Eagles manages to avoid it.
Eagles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lamas.

Lamas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eagles, pushing him back against the ropes.
Cub Lamas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Eagles tries to work over Lamas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamas blocks an uppercut.
Lamas tries to throw a body punch but Eagles avoids it by throwing Lamas back against the ropes.
Eagles is looking to control Lamas's arms but Lamas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Eagles has his back to the ropes.
Lamas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eagless head.
Lamas looking to stall.
Lamas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eagles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eagles tries a body shot but Lamas blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eagles struggles to land a body shot inside as Lamas controls his hands.
Eagles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lamas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lamas is looking to control Eagles's arms but Eagles gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lamas has his back to the ropes.
Lamas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lamas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lamas scores with a hook to the body.
Eagles taking a breather.
Lamas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Eagles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Eagles is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lamas is keeping busy.
Lamas stalling the fight.
Lamas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eagless head.
Eagles struggles to land a body shot inside as Lamas controls his hands.
Come on Lamas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamas working aggressively here.
Lamas stalls.
Eagles scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Eagles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Eagles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Eagles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Eagles swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lamas blocks a body shot from Eagles.
Eagles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eagles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Eagles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Eagles blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lamas.
Eagles struggles to land a body shot inside as Lamas controls his hands.
Eagles misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cub Lamas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Eagles comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Eagles just misses with a punch to the body.
Lamas punishes Eagles's body with a nice straight punch.

Lamas moves into the clinch.
Lamas is trying to stall.
Eagles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lamas prevents a body shot from Eagles.
Lamas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lamas.
Eagles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lamas backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Eagles as the two fighters clinch.
Lamas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamas throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Eagles as Lamas tries to tie him up.
Lamas stalling against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eagles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lamas blocks a body shot from Eagles.
A right hook to the body lands for Lamas.
Eagles tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lamas's elbow.
Eagles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lamas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lamas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lamas as Eagles tries to tie him up.
Lamas struggles to land a body shot inside as Eagles controls his hands.
Lamas effectively controlling the action here.
Lamas swings wildly with an uppercut but Eagles uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Eagles.
Lamas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mike Eagles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eagles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eagles tries a body shot but Lamas blocks it.
Lamas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Eagles is keeping busy.
Eagles trying to control the position but instead, Lamas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Eagles into the ropes.
Eagles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lamas prevents a body shot from Eagles.
Lamas is looking to control Eagles's arms but Eagles gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lamas has his back to the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lamas.
Eagles digs a right hand into Lamas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lamas's gas tank.
Lamas swings wildly with an uppercut but Eagles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eagles is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lamas is keeping busy.
Eagles misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lamas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Eagles.
Eagles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lamas.
Eagles throws a punch but it's blocked by Lamas.
Still in the clinch, Lamas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Eagles has a couple of punches blocked by Lamas.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lamas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cub Lamas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Eagles stalling in the clinch but Lamas improves position.
Eagles trying to control the position but instead, Lamas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Eagles into the ropes.
Lamas tries to work over Eagles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eagles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Eagles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lamas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lamas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lamas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eagles struggles to land a body shot inside as Lamas controls his hands.
Lamas prevents a body shot from Eagles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eagles misses with a punch to the body.
Eagles works on Lamas's body with a couple of short punches.
Eagles tries to work over Lamas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cub Lamas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lamas 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cub Lamas!