PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mad Dog Iii (ranked 2295 p4p, 285 weight class) and Mike Lambert (ranked 1263 p4p, 163 weight class). Lambert has chosen Aaron Lewis - Country Boy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Dog Iii
vs
Lambert

184 cm
31
190 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

187 cm
29
203 lbs
16 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

RAGS of a RONIN

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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mad Dog Iii!
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, Mike Lambert!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Dog Iii misses.
Dog Iii tries a head kick but it misses.
Dog Iii throws a leg kick that is checked

and Lambert counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dog Iii!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dog Iii tries to improve position but can't.
Lambert trying to control the action but Dog Iii is working from the bottom.
Dog Iii managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lambert.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog Iii controls the position for a moment.
Dog Iii sneaks back into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dog Iii trying to control from the bottom.
Lambert tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dog Iii knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dog Iii gets full guard.
Dog Iii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dog Iii is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lambert trying to control but Dog Iii is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lambert looking to pass the guard.
Lambert cracks Dog Iii with a solid left hand.
Dog Iii has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dog Iii has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lambert controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lambert throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dog Iii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dog Iii is trying to control the position but Lambert postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lambert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dog Iii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lambert manages to get himself to full guard.

Dog Iii trying to move into half guard but instead Lambert has managed to sweep!

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lambert working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dog Iii wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambert scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dog Iii wants to sweep but no luck.
Lambert lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lambert wants to control from the top but Dog Iii keeps moving.
Dog Iii looking to control.
Dog Iii wants to sweep but no luck.
Lambert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lambert stopping the sweep attempt from Dog Iii.
Lambert makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dog Iii keeping moving, preventing Lambert from controlling successfully.
Dog Iii has control of Lambert's left arm, preventing Lambert from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dog Iii keeping moving, preventing Lambert from controlling successfully.
Dog Iii trying to keep a closed guard but Lambert is proving a slippery customer.
Lambert distracts Dog Iii with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dog Iii keeping moving, preventing Lambert from controlling successfully.
Lambert sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lambert has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dog Iii fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lambert.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Lambert dominated that round.
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.

Lambert takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lambert connects with a body shot.
Lambert dives in for a single leg takedown but Dog Iii sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dog Iii thuds his right hand into Lambert's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lambert shoots in for a takedown but Dog Iii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mike Lambert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lambert fails with the takedown
and Dog Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mad Dog Iii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Lambert.
Dog Iii shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dog Iii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lambert tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mad Dog Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog Iii misses with a head kick.
Lambert takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big right from Dog Iii misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lambert.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dog Iii moves into the clinch successfully.
Dog Iii working aggressively here.
Lambert tries to score a body lock takedown but Dog Iii shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lambert wants a takedown.

Dog Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lambert takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dog Iii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lambert's head backwards.
Dog Iii throws a low kick but Lambert avoids it.

Lambert shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dog Iii napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dog Iii manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lambert regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambert is trying to control the position but Dog Iii postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dog Iii gets to his feet - Lambert follows without any prompting.
Dog Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lambert.
Dog Iii misses with a head kick.
Lambert stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dog Iii.
Lambert walks into a jab.
Dog Iii cracks the inside of Lambert's front leg.
Dog Iii throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lambert.
Lambert shoots in looking for a takedown. Dog Iii tries to sprawl out of it but Lambert keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dog Iii manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dog Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lambert.
It looked like Dog Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dog Iii lands with an uppercut that bounces Lambert off the cage and back into range.
Mad Dog Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dog Iii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lambert misses the shot to the body.
Dog Iii dips to his left and cracks Lambert with an uppercut!

Lambert shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lambert thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dog Iii manages to get to full guard.
Dog Iii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambert looking to pass the guard.
Dog Iii managing to control the position.
Dog Iii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lambert.
Dog Iii trying to keep a closed guard but Lambert is proving a slippery customer.
Lambert trying to control the position from guard on top but Dog Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dog Iii working a defensive guard here.
Dog Iii is looking to sweep but instead, Lambert has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mad Dog Iii dominated that second round.
That's time! Dog Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A jab lands there for Dog Iii.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii scores with a decent looking hook.
Lambert walks into a straight right hand from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii tests Lambert's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dog Iii circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Lambert to the canvas! Lambert doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Dog Iii keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mad Dog Iii!
Mad Dog Iii bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.