PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bregan Union (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troy Lancaster will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Union
vs
Lancaster

178 cm
37
182 lbs
26 - 13 - 1

189 cm
37
185 lbs
24 - 16 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bregan Union!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Troy Lancaster!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Union misses.
Lancaster slips under a jab.
Union on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Union ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Union catches Lancaster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Lancaster gets a takedown into half guard.
Lancaster throwing shots but Union is blocking nicely.
Lancaster trying to control from half guard but Union is working away.
Union is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Union has hold of Lancaster's hands but Lancaster slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lancaster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lancaster is nestled in close to Union, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Union trying to control here.
Lancaster not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Still in half guard, Lancaster seems content to control.
Lancaster lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lancaster content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lancaster is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lancaster lands a nice short elbow.
Lancaster slows the pace down in half guard.
Lancaster missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lancaster looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Union with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Union is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lancaster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lancaster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lancaster looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Union with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lancaster is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Union wants to control but Lancaster is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lancaster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lancaster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lancaster takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lancaster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lancaster trying to control from half guard but Union is working away.
Lancaster with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Union taking some punishment here, with Lancaster in his half guard.
Lancaster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lancaster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Union keeps working.
Union taking some punishment here, with Lancaster in his half guard.
Lancaster is trying to control. Union wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lancaster takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lancaster lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lancaster scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Union is trying to stand back up but Lancaster is controlling him
Union on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lancaster working the head and body with strikes.
Lancaster looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lancaster throwing shots but Union is blocking nicely.
My spies in Jitsu Jim inform me that Lancaster has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lancaster lands a nice short elbow.
Union taking some punishment here, with Lancaster in his half guard.
Lancaster not doing much here.
Lancaster missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lancaster in particular looking to stall.
Union avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lancaster.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy 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.

A big left from Union misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lancaster - that will leave a mark!
Union throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lancaster goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Union has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lancaster.
Lancaster tests Union's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Union throws a body punch but Lancaster moves out of range.
Lancaster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lancaster.
Union loads up on a big right hand but Lancaster slips the punch.
Lancaster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Union prevents a body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lancaster can't get the takedown.
Lancaster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Union tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Union doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Union fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Lancaster scores with a nice short uppercut.
Union tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Union fails to land.
Union with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Union fails to land.
Union missing with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lancaster.

It looks like Bregan Union has been cut.
Lancaster lands a right hand that snaps the head of Union backwards.
Union tries a body shot but Lancaster blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Lancaster scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lancaster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lancaster dodges an elbow strike from Union.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as Union controls his hands.
Lancaster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Union is pressed up against the cage. Lancaster has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Union down to the mat. Union avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lancaster lands a head kick. Union smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Lancaster.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Lancaster as he checks the leg kick.
Lancaster tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lancaster takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lancaster!
Lancaster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lancaster throws a body kick that misses.

Lancaster clinches up against the cage.
Good body shot from Lancaster.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Union creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Union is looking to control Lancaster's arms but Lancaster gets an underhook and turns him. Now Union has his back to the cage.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Union.
Union lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lancaster is looking for a takedown.
Bregan Union has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Lancaster.
Union misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Union.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lancaster as Union tries to tie him up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Troy Lancaster seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lancaster lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Union is trying to maintain a safe position but Lancaster gets an underhook and turns Union into the cage.
Union is leaning against Lancaster and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lancaster is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lancaster scores with a nice hook to the head.
Union working aggressively here.
Union swings wildly with an uppercut but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Union.
Lancaster stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lancaster lands a nice shot to the body.
Lancaster blocking some punches.
Lancaster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Union will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lancaster up against the cage.
Union using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Union will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lancaster up against the cage.
Union fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lancaster.
A short right from Lancaster on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Lancaster.
Union makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Union lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lancaster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Lancaster is working for takedown but Union is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lancaster drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Union gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The referee calls for Union to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Lancaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bregan Union's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Union blocks the body kick.
Lancaster staying out of range there.
Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Union.
Troy Lancaster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lancaster doesn't manage to clinch there - Union circles away.
Lancaster throws a hook but Union avoids it easily.
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Union swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Lancaster counters with a shoot takedown. Union fights it but they end up in guard.
Union can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lancaster controls the pace.
Lancaster throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster throws a big elbow that misses.
Lancaster postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lancaster trying to control the position from guard on top but Union is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lancaster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lancaster slips a jab from Union.
Lancaster changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lancaster motions for Union to come forward. Lancaster throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Union is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Union looks to score with a jab to the body but Lancaster is just out of range.
Union shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Union throws a jab but it's blocked by Lancaster.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lancaster with a jab.
Union wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bregan Union has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Troy Lancaster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A big right from Union misses.
Union throws a jab but it's blocked by Lancaster.
Lancaster lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Union pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lancaster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lancaster.
Union fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Lancaster stalks Union and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Union's face. Union staggers backwards, shaken.

Lancaster moves into the clinch successfully.
Union stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Union makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lancaster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Union backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Union looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Union prevents a body shot from Lancaster.
Union tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Union swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Union creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lancaster prevents a body shot from Union.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster.
Union lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Lancaster lands a nice uppercut.
Lancaster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lancaster.
Union goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Union stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lancaster blocks an uppercut.
Union swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Union trying to stall but Lancaster improves his position.
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Union.
Union has a couple of punches blocked by Lancaster.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Union creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Union is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lancaster drops down looking for an ankle pick but Union pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bregan Union is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lancaster lands with a nice body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Troy Lancaster.
I've got Lancaster 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Lancaster!
In his post fight interview, Troy Lancaster started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.