PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Everett Hart (ranked 5551 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Lucas Ii (ranked 4513 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Lucas Ii will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Hart
vs
Lucas Ii

173 cm
18
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Everett Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Lucas Ii!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lucas Ii shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lucas Ii tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hart is looking to control Lucas Ii's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hart avoid being mounted?
Hart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hart is positioning himself well to prevent Lucas Ii advancing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hart is trying is best to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hart is refusing to be controlled, as Lucas Ii sits in half guard.
Lucas Ii content to control rather than advance.
Lucas Ii tries to pass to full mount but Hart defends it.

Hart looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hart is not content to let Lucas Ii control the position.
Ground and pound from Lucas Ii.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lucas Ii drops an elbow to the side of Hart's head.
Lucas Ii content to control rather than advance.

Lucas Ii is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hart doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lucas Ii.
Lucas Ii trying to control the pace.
Hart is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart controlling the position well.

Lucas Ii stands up from half guard.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hart enables Lucas Ii to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hart manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lucas Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Hart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hart working a defensive guard here.
Hart wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart working a defensive guard here.
Lucas Ii is looking to stand up but Hart won't let him.
Hart is trying to control the position but Lucas Ii postures up.
Lucas Ii looking to pass the guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Lucas Ii shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hart might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hart regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lucas Ii wants to control from the top but Hart keeps moving.
Hart manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lucas Ii manages to get himself to full guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lucas Ii throws a head kick that misses.
Hart tried to counter with a leg kick but Lucas Ii avoided it.

Lucas Ii rushes Hart and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lucas Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hart's elbow.
Hart tries to pull guard but Lucas Ii forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Lucas Ii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Lucas Ii fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hart sprawls well initially but Lucas Ii persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hart keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart is looking to control Lucas Ii's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hart avoid being mounted?
Lucas Ii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hart is looking for a sweep. Lucas Ii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart trying to hold on to Lucas Ii's head to control him but Lucas Ii postures up.
We've been informed that Lucas Ii has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lucas Ii throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lucas Ii throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hart wants to get back to full guard.

Lucas Ii seems to be looking for submissions.
Lucas Ii is trying to control the action in half guard but Hart is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lucas Ii content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hart is staying active underneath Lucas Ii, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

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.
Hart keeping hold of Lucas Ii's head, controlling as best he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hart closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lucas Ii's guard.
Hart is standing up over Lucas Ii. Lucas Ii looks to escape but Hart dives into side control.

Lucas Ii wants to control but Hart postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Ii looks to move to half guard but instead Hart has passed into mount! Damn!
Lucas Ii sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hart thows a huge punch but Lucas Ii dodges it nicely.
Lucas Ii pushes Hart off looking to stand but Hart dives back in and keeps control.
Hart seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lucas Ii does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four 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.
Hart prevents Lucas Ii from standing back up.

Lucas Ii actively working from the bottom here.
Lucas Ii is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hart's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hart's back!
Lucas Ii lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Lucas Ii landing with strikes.
Lucas Ii not allowing Hart to control his hands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucas Ii trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Lucas Ii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A slapping body kick lands there for Lucas Ii.
Hart takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Everett Hart has been cut.

Lucas Ii closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lucas Ii lands in his opponent's guard.

Hart is rocked!

Lucas Ii drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lucas Ii jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Oh Hart is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lucas Ii seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hart manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lucas Ii manages to get himself to full guard.

Lucas Ii seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hart seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lucas Ii looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hart passes into half guard.
Hart working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas Ii tries to get to full guard but Hart has control of the leg.
Nick Lucas Ii has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lucas Ii tries to kick Hart off but Hart keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lucas Ii is controlling Hart's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hart looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lucas Ii avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hart.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lucas Ii trying to get back to full guard but Hart takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

Lucas Ii bucks Hart off and manages to get back to his feet!
Lucas Ii throws a head kick that Hart semi-blocks.
Lucas Ii throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lucas Ii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hart fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lucas Ii avoids it really well and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hart gets tackled into the cage by Lucas Ii. Lucas Ii maintains the clinch.
Hart on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hart goes for a takedown attempt but Lucas Ii pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Lucas Ii shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Ii postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lucas Ii controlling from the top position.
Hart is trying to control the position but Lucas Ii postures up.
Lucas Ii stopping the sweep attempt from Hart.
Lucas Ii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lucas Ii stopping the sweep attempt from Hart.
Nick Lucas Ii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Lucas Ii is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hart looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lucas Ii puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Everett Hart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lucas Ii looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Lucas Ii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lucas Ii has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Lucas Ii!
Nick Lucas Ii decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.