PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kratos Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Jemaliejnko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lancaster comes to the cage accompanied by The Metal. Alex Jemaliejnko is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lancaster
vs
Jemaliejnko

205 cm
19
230 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
21
267 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

WIN! Nutritional Co. - RJ
Mundo Green - World Verde

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kratos Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Jemaliejnko!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jemaliejnko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lancaster but Lancaster pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kratos Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jemaliejnko looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jemaliejnko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lancaster's waist but Lancaster gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jemaliejnko off to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lancaster.
Lancaster with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jemaliejnko counters with a two punch combo.
Lancaster is looking to clinch.
Jemaliejnko shoots in looking for a takedown. Lancaster tries to sprawl out of it but Jemaliejnko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lancaster manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kratos Lancaster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Jemaliejnko.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lancaster.
Jemaliejnko keeps the fight on the outside.
Lancaster shoots for a takedown but Jemaliejnko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lancaster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jemaliejnko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Lancaster scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Alex Jemaliejnko has been cut.
Jemaliejnko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lancaster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lancaster lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jemaliejnko backs up against the cage.
Lancaster is looking to clinch but Jemaliejnko is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lancaster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lancaster doesn't manage to clinch there - Jemaliejnko circles away.
Lancaster cracks the inside of Jemaliejnko's front leg.
Lancaster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lancaster lands with a slapping head kick.
Jemaliejnko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lancaster connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lancaster goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lancaster closes the distance looking to clinch

so Jemaliejnko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lancaster wants to get back to his feet but Jemaliejnko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster is wriggling around but Jemaliejnko manages to pass to half guard.
Jemaliejnko looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lancaster scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Jemaliejnko manages to mount him!
Jemaliejnko landing strikes, looking to finish!

Jemaliejnko goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lancaster turns into him and now he's in Jemaliejnko's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jemaliejnko has a closed guard, preventing Lancaster from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jemaliejnko wants to sweep here but Lancaster controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lancaster decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lancaster tries to clinch there but Jemaliejnko circles away.

Jemaliejnko clinches with his opponent.
Jemaliejnko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jemaliejnko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lancaster has him pressed against the cage.

Jemaliejnko jumps into guard, dragging Lancaster to the mat.

Lancaster stands and steps away. Jemaliejnko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jemaliejnko misses with a takedown
and Lancaster counters with a big head kick but Jemaliejnko shrugs it off.
Lancaster tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Jemaliejnko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jemaliejnko trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jemaliejnko won't allow Lancaster to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jemaliejnko is looking to work some ground and pound but Lancaster has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kratos Lancaster will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alex Jemaliejnko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lancaster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Jemaliejnko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jemaliejnko is standing up over Lancaster. Lancaster looks to escape but Jemaliejnko dives into side control.
Jemaliejnko tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lancaster's legs.
Jemaliejnko scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lancaster to see if he's OK.
Lancaster tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jemaliejnko trying to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Jemaliejnko missing with punches from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jemaliejnko just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lancaster looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Jemaliejnko working for the choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lancaster looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Jemaliejnko should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jemaliejnko controlling the position well here. Lancaster rolled but Jemaliejnko kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lancaster looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lancaster preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jemaliejnko.
Lancaster is trying to get back to his feet but Jemaliejnko has full control of the position and if anything, Lancaster has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jemaliejnko keeps control of the position easily here as Lancaster tries to buck him off.
Lancaster is trying to stand back up.

That's four 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.
Lancaster staying busy and making it hard for Jemaliejnko to control.
Jemaliejnko throwing sloppy strikes.
Will Jemaliejnko go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Lancaster looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jemaliejnko tries to get the hooks in deep but Lancaster pushed the leg off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Jemaliejnko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alex Jemaliejnko's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jemaliejnko scores a takedown into full mount!
Lancaster is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Lancaster is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Jemaliejnko has taken his back!
Jemaliejnko really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lancaster.
Lancaster wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jemaliejnko tightening his grip on Lancaster, looking for the choke.
Jemaliejnko misses with a punch to the head.
Lancaster is trying to stand back up.
Can Lancaster hold on?! Jemaliejnko is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Lancaster looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jemaliejnko landing with strikes.
Jemaliejnko is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Lancaster covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.

Lancaster is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jemaliejnko gets his way!
Lancaster trying to get back to his feet but Jemaliejnko is in full control for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jemaliejnko is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Lancaster. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Lancaster looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Jemaliejnko trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lancaster doesn't escape.
Lancaster looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Alex Jemaliejnko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Jemaliejnko.
Lancaster trying to get back to his feet but Jemaliejnko is in full control for now.

Lancaster showing good submission defense here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lancaster has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
I would not like to be Lancaster right now.
Jemaliejnko trying to control momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lancaster is trying to get back to his feet but Jemaliejnko has full control of the position and if anything, Lancaster has just worked his way into a worse spot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Jemaliejnko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jemaliejnko has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Jemaliejnko!