PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between shane kanavanah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gauthier Lambert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). kanavanah comes into the arena with stop dat blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

kanavanah
vs
Lambert

187 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
196 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, shane kanavanah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gauthier Lambert!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
kanavanah fails in his attempt to clinch.
kanavanah tries to clinch up but Lambert circles away and keeps his distance.

kanavanah moves into the clinch successfully.
kanavanah keeps control of Lambert as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lambert is trying to push kanavanah away but kanavanah has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lambert tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. kanavanah just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lambert tries to break free but kanavanah pushes him back against the cage.
kanavanah unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A frustrated look appears on kanavanah's face as he tries to break the clinch.
kanavanah is trying to drag Lambert to the mat but Lambert just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lambert wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lambert wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but kanavanah has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on kanavanah - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
kanavanah digs a right hand into Lambert's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lambert's gas tank.
kanavanah tries to stall but Lambert uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A knee to the head by kanavanah.

It looks like Gauthier Lambert has been cut.
Lambert is pressed up against the cage. kanavanah has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lambert down to the mat. Lambert avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
kanavanah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lambert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lambert is trying hard to land a takedown here. kanavanah sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lambert fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
kanavanah bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lambert's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
kanavanah's corner calls for a 1-2. kanavanah obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lambert has a takedown stuffed.
shane kanavanah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gauthier Lambert.

Lambert gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
kanavanah tries to pull guard but Lambert won't allow it.
Lambert looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
kanavanah working Lambert over with knees to the body.
kanavanah tries to score a body lock takedown but Lambert shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
kanavanah tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lambert smiles and moves away.
Gauthier Lambert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
kanavanah scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
kanavanah displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lambert.
Lambert looks gassed!
kanavanah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lambert manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
kanavanah ducks under a wild hook from Lambert.
Lambert misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambert shoots in for a takedown but kanavanah shows good takedown defense.
Lambert wants to clinch but kanavanah slips to the side

and kanavanah counters by moving into the clinch.

kanavanah works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
kanavanah postures up and lands a big shot to Lambert's brow.
kanavanah trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
kanavanah is in close to Lambert's body, working some short punches and elbows.

kanavanah gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
kanavanah fails with an attempt to clinch.
kanavanah blocks a jab.
Lambert closes the distance looking to clinch
and kanavanah counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
kanavanah fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lambert looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
kanavanah lands a nice shot to the body.
Lambert swats away the attempt to clinch by kanavanah.
kanavanah throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
shane kanavanah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

kanavanah closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
kanavanah with a knee to the head.

kanavanah breaks from the clinch.
kanavanah closes the distance but Lambert moves to the side

and Lambert counters with a takedown into side control.
kanavanah is trying to improve his position.
Lambert laying and praying for a moment but kanavanah takes advantage and regains half guard.
kanavanah trying to hold on to Lambert's head to control him but Lambert postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambert not landing any meaningful shots this time.
kanavanah is looking to improve his position.
Lambert is thwarting kanavanah's attempts to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
kanavanah keeping hold of Lambert's head, controlling as best he can.
Lambert seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but kanavanah does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

shane kanavanah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Lambert's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lambert circles away from the clinch attempt.
kanavanah lands a nice looking body shot.
Lambert misses with a double jab
and kanavanah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lambert tries to clinch but kanavanah moves away
letting kanavanah counter with a right hand.
Lambert is trying hard to land a takedown here. kanavanah sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

kanavanah moves into the clinch successfully.
kanavanah scores with a knee to the head.

kanavanah manages to break the clinch.
kanavanah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lambert manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
kanavanah is looking to clinch but Lambert is avoiding it.

Lambert scores with a takedown into kanavanah's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lambert is breathing heavily.
kanavanah is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambert trying to control the position from guard on top but kanavanah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
kanavanah wants to get back to his feet but Lambert is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lambert is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

kanavanah manages to escape and get back to his feet.
kanavanah wants to clinch but Lambert slips to the side

and Lambert counters with a nice double leg into guard.
kanavanah wants to stand but Lambert is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambert trying to control the position from guard on top but kanavanah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
kanavanah is pulling down on Lambert's head. It's preventing any offense from Lambert, at least for the moment.
kanavanah wants to sweep but no luck.
kanavanah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Lambert shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lambert is looking to take a break and control but kanavanah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gauthier Lambert has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambert stops kanavanah from getting back to his feet.
Lambert content to control rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lambert sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. kanavanah defending well though.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gauthier Lambert was stalling too much, according to the referee.
kanavanah throws a sloppy head kick

and Lambert holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

kanavanah manages to break the clinch.
Lambert avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

kanavanah drives through and clinches with Lambert against the cage.
Lambert is trying to break the clinch but kanavanah has him pressed against the cage.
kanavanah lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lambert.

kanavanah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
kanavanah fails in his attempt to clinch.
kanavanah tries to clinch up but Lambert circles away and keeps his distance.
Lambert falls off balance throwing a combination

and kanavanah holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
kanavanah is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lambert pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lambert is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Lambert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Lambert's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Lambert moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lambert throws a shot from downtown. kanavanah moves away and avoids it.
Lambert throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and kanavanah counters by moving into the clinch.
Lambert swings wildly with an uppercut but kanavanah uses good head movement to avoid it.

kanavanah has clasped his hands together around Lambert's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

kanavanah stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Lambert throws a lazy head kick
and kanavanah counters with a head kick. That will keep Lambert thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
kanavanah scores with a body shot.
kanavanah throws a shot to the body.
Lambert misses with an uppercut.
Lambert misses with a body punch
and kanavanah counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lambert misses the jab.

kanavanah moves into the clinch successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambert wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but kanavanah has him pressed against the cage.
Lambert gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from kanavanah.

kanavanah pulls guard effortlessly.
Lambert prevents kanavanah from getting back to his feet.
kanavanah keeping moving, preventing Lambert from controlling successfully.
Lambert scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lambert controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lambert trying to control but kanavanah is working from the bottom.

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.
kanavanah being controlled here, momentarily.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Gauthier Lambert hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
kanavanah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
kanavanah tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lambert manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
kanavanah is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lambert closes the distance but kanavanah moves to the side
enabling kanavanah to counter with a crisp jab.
kanavanah is looking to wear down Lambert with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lambert shoots for a takedown but kanavanah saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lambert tries for a takedown but kanavanah circles away easily
and kanavanah counters with a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

kanavanah clinches.
kanavanah goes for a takedown attempt but Lambert pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
kanavanah scores with a nice strike.
Lambert wants to clinch but kanavanah slips to the side
and kanavanah counters with a good, hard body kick but Lambert shrugs it off.
Lambert throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lambert takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lambert is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
kanavanah lands a jab to the nose.
kanavanah wants to clinch up but Lambert keeps it at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from kanavanah.
kanavanah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
kanavanah lands a nice uppercut.
kanavanah lands an elbow just above Lambert 's eye.
kanavanah is struggling to control the position.
kanavanah trying to control the position but instead, Lambert has worked for underhooks and has pushed kanavanah into the cage.

kanavanah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lambert wants to clinch

and kanavanah counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
kanavanah taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
kanavanah is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
kanavanah keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lambert's efforts to push away.
kanavanah lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
kanavanah is trying to maintain a safe position but Lambert gets an underhook and turns kanavanah into the cage.
kanavanah can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for shane kanavanah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
kanavanah lands a hook that snaps the head of Lambert backwards.

Lambert manages to break the clinch.
Lambert swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and kanavanah counters by moving into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
shane kanavanah showed his dominance in that final round.
I think kanavanah has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... shane kanavanah!