PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Preston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucas Preston could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Lam's chin.

Preston
vs
Lam

189 cm
22
260 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lucas Preston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Lam!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Preston blocks a low kick nicely.
Preston checks the leg kick.
Lam throws a leg kick but Preston checks it.
Lam throws and low kick but Preston moves out of range easily.
Lam tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lam motions for Preston to come forward. Lam throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Preston fails with a takedown attempt.
Preston shoots for a double leg takedown but Lam sprawls well. He's pushed Preston's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Preston throws a head kick that misses.
Lam throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
No luck for Preston with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Preston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lam throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lam tries to land a leg kick but Preston saw it coming and moves away.

Lam closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Preston tries to get to full guard but Lam has control of the leg.
Lam wants to take a breather but Preston is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Preston looking for submissions off his back.

Preston looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lam stops Preston from getting back to his feet.
Preston is trying to maintain the position but Lam is very close to passing his half guard.
Lam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Preston does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Preston throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A bone on bone clash there as Preston blocks the leg kick.
Lam scores with the left hand. Preston knows he should have avoided that one.
Lam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Preston swings for the body but Lam moves out of range.
Preston checks a leg kick.
Preston with a poor takedown

and Lam decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Preston's guard.
Preston is breathing heavily.
Lam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Preston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Preston lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lam!
Lam regains half guard.
Preston thows a huge punch but Lam dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Preston is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lam sees it coming and defends easily.
Lam is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Preston is looking for a kimura but Lam is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Preston to get the leverage.
Preston wants to stand but Lam has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Preston throws a strike but Lam avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lam trying to keep a closed guard but Preston is proving a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lam wants to slow Preston down by chopping away at his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lam throws an overhand right that lands on Preston's shoulder, as Preston tries to avoid the shot.
Good work by Preston as he checks the leg kick.
Preston doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lam counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lam misses with a low kick.
Lam is looking to chop away at Preston's legs.
Lam fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Preston tries for a takedown but Lam circles away easily

so Lam counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lam content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Preston keeping moving, preventing Lam from controlling successfully.
Preston tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Preston checks the leg kick.
Lam attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Preston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Lam counters with a single leg into guard. Preston didn't expect that.
Preston wants to hit a switch here but Lam passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Preston there!
Preston tries to lock up and control but Lam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Preston taking shots to the head.
Lam controlling from mount.
Lam prevents Preston from getting the reversal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lam content just to control the position here.
Preston working to try and regain half guard.
Lam with shots to the head and body - Preston looks very uncomfortable down there.
Preston takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lam trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lam content just to control the position here.
Lam really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Preston. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lam scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Preston?
Preston working to try and regain half guard.
Lam trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lam prevents Preston from getting the reversal.
Lam controlling from mount.
Preston is squirming around, avoiding Lam's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston tries to reverse the position but Lam maintains control.
Lam avoids the attempt from Preston to control.
Lam looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lam prevents Preston from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Preston gets back to half guard.
Preston trying to control but Lam postures up.

Preston actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lam stalling.
Preston is staying active underneath Lam, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Preston wants to control but Lam is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Lam 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! This is the final round!

Preston doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Lam counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
John Lam has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lam sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lam cracks Preston with a solid left hand.
Lam makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lam is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Preston seems keen to control Lam's posture.

Preston is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lam sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Preston's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Preston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lam is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Preston is looking to improve his position.
It looks like Lam is going to stand back up.
Ground and pound from Lam.
Lam winds up and cracks Preston with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lam lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lam is thwarting Preston's attempts to control the position.
Lam is keen to just control but Preston is a slippery customer.
Preston gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Preston is on top in guard.
Lam keeping full guard, as Preston tries to pass.

Preston has gone for a leg lock! Lam slips out almost immediately though and dives into Preston's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lam stands up over Preston, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lam has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Preston is proving hard to escape from.
Lam wants to control from the top but Preston keeps moving.
Lam working some strikes from top position.
Lam 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.
Preston has momentary wrist control but Lam slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four 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.
Lam landing some decent shots from guard.
Lam must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Preston is striking off his back. Lam thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Lam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Preston does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Preston is trying to control but can't.
Preston is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lam's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lam's back!
Lucas Preston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Lam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Preston has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Lam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lam 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Lam!