PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between TheDragon Reborn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cedric Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TheDragon Reborn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cedric Lancaster 's chin.

Reborn
vs
Lancaster

181 cm
21
195 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

180 cm
20
195 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Project Mayhem

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TheDragon Reborn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cedric Lancaster !
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reborn looks to land a body kick but Lancaster moved away.
Lancaster has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Reborn is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lancaster feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Reborns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lancaster misses with an uppercut. Reborn saw that one coming.
Lancaster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reborn.
Lancaster checks a low kick from Reborn.
Reborn throws an off balance right hand
and Lancaster counters with a one-two to the body.

Lancaster moves into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lancaster .
Reborn blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
A left hand lands to the body for Lancaster .
Reborn tries to pull guard but Lancaster won't allow it.
Lancaster presses Reborn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reborn blocks an uppercut.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Reborn controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Lancaster .
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!
Lancaster tries a body shot but Reborn blocks it.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Reborn controls the action.
Lancaster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reborn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reborn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster throws a head punch that misses.
Reborn blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut.
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reborn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reborn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Lancaster .
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reborn throws an elbow but it misses.
Lancaster tries to work over Reborn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Reborn.
Reborn prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reborn backwards.
Reborn working hard to break the clinch.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Reborn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reborn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut.
Reborn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Reborn working hard to break the clinch.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Lancaster .
A right hook to the body lands for Reborn.
Reborn blocking some punches.
Lancaster makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reborn fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TheDragon Reborn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster misses with a punch on the inside.

Reborn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Lancaster moves into the clinch.
Lancaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reborn backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lancaster .
Reborn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster tries to work over Reborn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Reborn.
Lancaster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reborn blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
A shot in the inside from Lancaster .
Reborn blocks a body shot from Lancaster .

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reborn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lancaster .
Lancaster misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster tries to work over Reborn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster lands an uppercut.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster avoids the elbow strike from Reborn, against the cage.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Reborn blocks it.
Reborn blocks an uppercut.
Reborn lands an elbow just above Lancaster 's eye.
Reborn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Reborn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Reborn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Reborn.
Reborn attempts a counter takedown but Lancaster avoids it well and moves away.

Lancaster moves into the clinch.
Reborn blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
A short right from Lancaster on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lancaster has a couple of punches blocked by Reborn.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lancaster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reborn tries a body shot but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Reborn backwards.
Lancaster lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster has Reborn pressed against the cage, preventing Reborn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Reborn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Lancaster .
Reborn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Lancaster on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reborn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Lancaster .
Still in the clinch, Lancaster scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lancaster is working Reborn over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lancaster is working Reborn over against the cage.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster tries to work over Reborn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reborn backwards.
Reborn blocking some punches.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Reborn avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Lancaster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut.
Lancaster lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reborn tries to pull guard but Lancaster won't allow it.
Reborn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reborn or not.
Lancaster tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reborn's elbow.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Lancaster .
Lancaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reborn.
Reborn tries to circle away but Lancaster has him pinned against the cage.
Reborn jumps guard but Lancaster turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lancaster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reborn prevents a body shot from Lancaster .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reborn blocks a body shot from Lancaster .
A short right from Lancaster .
A short body shot lands from Lancaster as the two fighters clinch.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lancaster lands a nice shot to the body.
Reborn prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a hook that snaps the head of Reborn backwards.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster digs a right hand underneath Reborn's ribcage. Reborn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reborn is trying to break the clinch but Lancaster is controlling him.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Reborn controls the action.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reborn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lancaster just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TheDragon Reborn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as Reborn controls the action.
Lancaster lands a shot to the body.
Lancaster is working Reborn over against the cage.
Lancaster lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lancaster lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body.
Lancaster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lancaster tries to work over Reborn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Lancaster .
Lancaster pushes Reborn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster pushes Reborn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lancaster .
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cedric Lancaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lancaster closes the distance and clinches.
Reborn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Lancaster fails to land.
Lancaster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lancaster scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reborn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Lancaster scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reborn blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reborn blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Reborn pulls Lancaster into guard.

Lancaster stands up and waves to Reborn to follow him.
Lancaster closes the distance but Reborn moves to the side
and Reborn counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lancaster instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lancaster .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster .
Lancaster prevents Reborn from breaking the clinch.
Reborn prevents a body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lancaster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Lancaster .
Lancaster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reborn backwards.
Lancaster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Reborn is rocked!

Lancaster drops Reborn onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Reborn is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Reborn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reborn.
A shot in the inside from Lancaster .
Good body shot from Lancaster .
Lancaster scores with a hook to the body.
Lancaster lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Reborn to his knees! Lancaster keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cedric Lancaster !
Cedric Lancaster is the new middleweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Cedric Lancaster started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
TheDragon Reborn was interviewed post fight and said 'I can do better'.