PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Luciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Scribner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Luciano
vs
Scribner

176 cm
25
181 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

180 cm
19
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Luciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Scribner!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luciano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scribner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scribner lands a right hook to the body.
Scribner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Luciano works Scribner's body with a nice hook.
Scribner throws a combination. Luciano tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Luciano dives in and grabs Scribner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Scribner pushes down on Luciano's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from Luciano.
Scribner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Luciano counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scribner stalks Luciano and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Luciano's face. Luciano staggers backwards, shaken.
Scribner scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Luciano.
A combination from Scribner does no damage.
Luciano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scribner.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scribner.
Luciano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Luciano.

It looks like Eric Scribner has been cut.
Luciano misses with a series of wild punches.
Scribner misses with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Scribner finds it's target.
Scribner throws a nice looking combination but Luciano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Luciano scores with a one two! Scribner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Luciano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Scribner counters with a stiff right hand.
Luciano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eric Scribner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scribner looks gassed!
Scribner loads up on a big right hand but Luciano slips the punch.
Luciano misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Scribner does no damage.
Luciano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Luciano misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Scribner misses.
Luciano misses with a head kick.
Luciano throws a combination that misses
and Luciano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Luciano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Scribner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luciano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scribner throws a head kick that misses.
Luciano misses with a shot to the body
and Scribner counters with a series of strikes. Luciano will be more careful next time no doubt.
Luciano throws a series of punches but Scribner moves out of range.
Luciano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Scribner cracks a nice hook into Luciano's ribs.
Luciano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Scribner checks it well.
Scribner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Luciano. That did some damage!
Luciano falls off balance throwing a combination
and Scribner counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scribner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luciano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Luciano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Scribner throws a combination that misses
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scribner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scribner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luciano.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scribner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Luciano's calf.
Luciano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scribner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Luciano somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Luciano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scribner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
Luciano avoids a punch combination nicely.
Luciano misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Scribner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luciano misses with a straight right.
Luciano connects with a looping right hand.
Luciano throws a body punch but Scribner moves out of range.
Luciano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Scribner.
Scribner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Luciano throws a combination that misses
letting Scribner counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Scribner.
Luciano throws a right hand that Scribner ducks under and follows up with a left that Scribner also avoids with ease.
Luciano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Luciano throws a series of punches but Scribner moves out of range.
Scribner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Luciano misses.
Luciano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Luciano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scribner.

Luciano pushes Scribner up against the cage in a clinch.
Scribner is trying to break the clinch but Luciano has him pressed against the cage.
Scribner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Scribner manages to break the clinch.
Luciano lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Luciano.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scribner misses with a double jab.
Luciano throws a right and a left that Scribner avoids nicely.
Scribner closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Scribner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Luciano thinking.
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 Charles Luciano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eric Scribner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Scribner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Scribner.
Charles Luciano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luciano lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Scribner misses with a combination
and Luciano counters with a left and a right that stings Scribner.
Scribner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scribner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Luciano counters with a nice uppercut.
Luciano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Scribner throws a series of strikes that have Luciano backpedaling.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Luciano's corner calls for a 1-2. Luciano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Charles Luciano is winning the standup battle so far.
Luciano lands with a nice combination. Scribner backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scribner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Luciano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Luciano scores with a one two! Scribner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That has opened up Eric Scribner's cut even more.
A combination from Luciano does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Luciano misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Scribner scores with a shot to the body.
Scribner misses with a combination
and Luciano counters with a three punch combo that has Scribner backing up. Scribner nods at Luciano to acknowledge the strikes.

Luciano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Luciano manages to break the clinch.
Luciano misses with a series of wild punches.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scribner moves away.
Luciano throws the left hand but Scribner avoids the punch easily.
Luciano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scribner.
Scribner slips a jab and a cross from Luciano.
Scribner lands a jab to the nose.
Scribner misses the shot to the body.
Scribner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Luciano tried to score with a low kick but Scribner checks it.
Luciano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano scores with a body shot.
Luciano is working the combinations to good effect here.
Scribner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Luciano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Scribner counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Luciano looks to land a combination but Scribner avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Luciano.
Luciano throws a front kick aimed at Scribner's knee but Scribner avoids it well.
Luciano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scribner.
Scribner misses with an attempted mid kick.
Scribner throws a right and a left that Luciano avoids nicely.
Luciano lands a glancing blow to the side of Scribner's head.
Luciano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Scribner counter with a right hand.
Luciano throws a series of punches but Scribner avoids them all with ease.
Luciano fails to land with a series of punches.
Scribner falls off balance throwing a combination
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano misses with a straight left.
Luciano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scribner circles away quickly and effectively.
Luciano misses with a double jab
and Scribner counters with a head kick.
Scribner throws a series of strikes that have Luciano backpedaling.
Luciano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Scribner to counter with a crisp jab.
Scribner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Luciano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scribner throws a series of punches but Luciano avoids them all with ease.
Scribner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Luciano.
Luciano throws a series of punches but Scribner avoids them all with ease.
Scribner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scribner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luciano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Luciano forces Scribner back against the cage and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Luciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scribner slips a jab and a cross from Luciano.
Luciano with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Scribner to score with a decent uppercut.
Scribner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Luciano counters with a one-two to the body.
Luciano lands a two punch combo.
Scribner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Luciano gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Luciano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scribner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Luciano misses with the combination.
Luciano stalks Scribner and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Scribner's face. Scribner staggers backwards, shaken.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luciano misses with a body shot.
Scribner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Luciano misses with the combination.
Luciano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Luciano dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eric Scribner's cut.
That's time! Luciano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Thud! ouch! good body kick from Scribner - that will leave a mark!
Jab from Luciano.
Scribner ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Scribner connects with a crisp jab.
Scribner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luciano takes a swing at Scribner's ribcage but misses.
Scribner misses with the combination.
Luciano lands with a right hand.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Scribner.
Scribner wants to land a leg kick but Luciano is out of range.
Luciano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scribner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luciano misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Luciano.
Luciano misses with a body punch
and Scribner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Scribner connects with a single shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Luciano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Luciano misses the shot to the body.
Scribner misses with a combination
and Luciano counters with a two punch combo.
Scribner throws a right and a left that Luciano avoids nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Luciano. That snapped Scribner's head back.
Scribner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Luciano counters with a nice uppercut.

The cut above Eric Scribner's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Luciano closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Scribner is rocked!
Luciano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scribner.
Scribner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Luciano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Luciano with a jab.
Luciano jabs at Scribner's body.
A left and a right from Luciano both land. Nice combination.
Luciano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A right-left combo lands from Scribner.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano punishes Scribner's body with a nice straight punch.
Luciano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Scribner lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice combination there by Luciano.
Scribner throws a big shot that misses.
Luciano throws a combination. Scribner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Scribner scores with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Scribner, right into the meat.
Luciano lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Scribner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Scribner slips the punch.
Luciano throws the left hand but Scribner avoids the punch easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Scribner, right into the meat.
Luciano swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Scribner counters with a stiff right hand.
Luciano tries to close the distance and clinch but Scribner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd cheers as Scribner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Luciano doesn't seem phased though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scribner misses with a hook to the body
and Luciano counters with a three punch combo that has Scribner backing up. Scribner nods at Luciano to acknowledge the strikes.
Scribner lands a nice shot to the body.
Luciano throws a right hand that Scribner ducks under and follows up with a left that Scribner also avoids with ease.
Scribner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Luciano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Luciano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Luciano throws a left and a right that both miss
and Scribner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick lands from Luciano.
Scribner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Scribner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Luciano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scribner.
Luciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Charles Luciano is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scribner.
Luciano misses with a double jab
enabling Scribner to counter with a crisp jab.
Scribner throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano looks to land a combination but Scribner avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Scribner.
Luciano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scribner circles away quickly and effectively.
Scribner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Luciano. Luciano circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Luciano shoots in for a takedown but Scribner shows good takedown defense.
Scribner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Luciano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scribner.
A punch combination from Scribner misses.
Luciano throws a combination that misses
and Scribner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luciano scores with a nice right hand.
Scribner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scribner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scribner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Scribner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Luciano.
Scribner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Luciano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Luciano has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Luciano!