PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Ang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Lord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ang
vs
Lord

183 cm
47
197 lbs
36 - 19 - 1

190 cm
34
200 lbs
16 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 36 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rodney Ang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, William Lord!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lord misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lord looks to land a left hand but Ang moved out of range nicely.
Ang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lord misses with a low kick.
Ang takes one on the button.
The fighters circling - Lord throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Lord misses

and Ang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ang wants to stand but Lord has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lord working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lord working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lord holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Ang wanted to stand there but Lord had control of the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ang moves out of range of the strikes.
Lord getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
William Lord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Lord misses.
Ang attempts a counter takedown but Lord avoids it well and moves away.
Lord wants to slow Ang down by chopping away at his legs.
Ang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lord misses with a looping right.
Ang feinted with a counter takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Lord.
Ang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lord.
Ang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lord throws a sloppy head kick and Ang moves out of range easily.
Ang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lord.
Ang feinted with a counter takedown.
Lord pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lord pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lord looks to land a left hand but Ang moved out of range nicely.
Ang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lord sprawls and moves away.
Ang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lord.
Ang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lord throws an off balance right hand

and Ang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ang tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Lord is looking to improve his position.
It looks like Ang is going to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lord is looking to control Ang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lord avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lord throws a big shot that misses.
Lord misses with a low kick as Ang jumps back.
Lord takes a swing at Ang's ribcage but misses.
Lord throws a hook to the side of Ang's head but Ang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
William Lord seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lord tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ang was well out of range. Poor timing from Lord.
Ang takes one to the side of the head.
Lord has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord throws a hook to the side of Ang's head but Ang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lord scores with a punch to the head.
Lord throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lord connects with a body shot.
Lord throws a hook to the side of Ang's head but Ang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lord sprawls and moves away.
Ang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lord connects with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ang walks into a jab.
Lord just misses with a punch to the body.
Ang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters circling - Lord throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lord throws the left hand but Ang avoids the punch easily.
Lord tries a low kick but Ang avoids it.
Lord throws a leg kick

and Ang counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lord is trying to get back to half guard.
Ang tries to stand but Lord is controlling his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ang trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lord can't do much from the bottom here.
Rodney Ang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lord tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lord manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ang's best efforts.
Lord tries to roll over but Ang keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lord is concentrating on defense, preventing Ang from advancing position.
Lord wants to control but Ang is keeping busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lord is trying to control but Ang passes into side control!
Lord wants to control but Ang postures up.
Lord is trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lord tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ang easily slips into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Lord showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Lord misses with a straight right.
Lord lands with a good body shot.
Ang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lord throws a body shot but no joy.
Ang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lord throws a jab when Ang was well out of range.
Ang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lord chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord misses with a kick to the body

and Ang counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lord preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
It looks like Ang is going to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord trying to control here.
Lord wants to get back to full guard.
Ang wants to stand up but Lord manages to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ang being controlled here momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lord lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Lord won't allow Ang to get back to his feet.
Lord trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lord showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lord in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lord is controlling him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lord ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ang moves away.
A lazy left from Lord finds it's target.
Ang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lord.
Lord lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ang avoids the body shot from Lord.
Lord lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ang checks a leg kick.
Ang drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lord sprawls and moves away.
William Lord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lord lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lord misses with a few strikes there.
Lord misses with a straight right.
Ang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lord connects with the punch.
Lord throws a low kick but Ang moves out of range easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ang chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lord can pounce on him.
William Lord is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lord connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Lord comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lord 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Lord!