PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blaise Lamont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacLeod comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Battle Hymn kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Blaise Lamont had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Lamont
vs
MacLeod

181 cm
25
164 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

180 cm
23
160 lbs
9 - 1 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

5th Round Clothing
Hellbent

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Blaise Lamont!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Connor MacLeod!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamont takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
MacLeod is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lamont.
Lamont uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacLeod.
Lamont smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lamont misses with a body shot
and MacLeod counters with a right hand to the body.
MacLeod moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Lamont.
MacLeod throws a jab but it's blocked by Lamont.
MacLeod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lamont just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by MacLeod.
Lamont scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
MacLeod moves in looking to clinch but Lamont pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacLeod walks into a jab.
MacLeod is looking to clinch.
Lamont with a jab.
MacLeod throws a hook to the side of Lamont's head but Lamont sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacLeod avoids the body shot from Lamont.
Lamont throws a good cross that connects.
MacLeod avoids the body shot from Lamont.
MacLeod misses the jab.
Lamont shoots in for a takedown but MacLeod shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lamont swats away the attempt to clinch by MacLeod.
Lamont jabs MacLeod right on the nose. MacLeod blinks but takes it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
MacLeod moves out of range of the strikes.
MacLeod slips under a jab.
MacLeod doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Lamont scores a takedown into full mount!
Lamont fails to move to back control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lamont landing punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod is squirming around, avoiding Lamont's attempts to control the action.
MacLeod avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lamont.
Lamont with good strikes from the mount here!
Lamont trying to control but MacLeod is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamont throwing strikes here but MacLeod is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lamont controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lamont thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blaise Lamont dominated that round.
That's time! Lamont's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

MacLeod punishes Lamont's body with a nice straight punch.
Lamont is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacLeod.
Lamont throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
MacLeod throws a poor cross that misses
and Lamont counters with a right hand to the body.
Lamont throws a series of punches but MacLeod avoids them all with ease.
Lamont shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and MacLeod counters with a nice uppercut.
MacLeod misses with a hook.
Lamont throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacLeod steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamont.
MacLeod throws a hook but Lamont blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamont ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacLeod misses with a wild body shot.
Lamont misses the body punch
and MacLeod counters with a one-two to the body.
Lamont tries to score a power double leg takedown but MacLeod sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lamont somewhat.
Lamont swings for the body but MacLeod moves out of range.
Lamont throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lamont steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacLeod.
Lamont swings widly with a right hand
and MacLeod counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Blaise Lamont has been cut.
Lamont keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacLeod.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamont lands with a shot to the body.
Lamont moves away from the strike by MacLeod.
Lamont lands with a right hand.
MacLeod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blaise Lamont is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacLeod throws a body punch but Lamont moves out of range.
Lamont misses with an uppercut
and MacLeod counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Connor MacLeod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lamont throws a combination. MacLeod tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lamont moves out of range as MacLeod strikes.
Lamont throws a poor cross that misses
and MacLeod counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MacLeod takes a swing at Lamont's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamont cracks MacLeod with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lamont stuns MacLeod with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lamont moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
MacLeod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacLeod misses with an uppercut.
Lamont misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacLeod.
MacLeod uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lamont.
Lamont just misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod ducks under a wild hook from Lamont.
Nice cross by Lamont.
Lamont throws a hook but MacLeod avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamont scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
MacLeod looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamont is just out of range.
Lamont avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacLeod lands a nice hook to Lamont's body. Lamont takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Lamont drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamont throws a strike but MacLeod rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lamont controls MacLeod momentarily but MacLeod frees himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lamont keeping moving, preventing MacLeod from controlling successfully.
MacLeod trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Connor MacLeod will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Blaise Lamont's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

MacLeod throws a right hand that misses
and Lamont makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lamont throws a body punch but MacLeod moves out of range.
Lamont lunges at MacLeod with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by MacLeod's hand.

MacLeod clinches up with Lamont and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from MacLeod fails to land.
Lamont blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lamont looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
MacLeod tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lamont's elbow.
MacLeod lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from MacLeod.

Lamont breaks the clinch.
Lamont misses with a wild body shot.
Lamont waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacLeod.
Lamont will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MacLeod throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamont misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lamont throws a hook but MacLeod blocks it.
Lamont connects with a single shot there.
Lamont throws a body punch but MacLeod moves out of range.
Lamont swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lamont misses with a hook. MacLeod ducked under it nicely.
MacLeod throws a shot from downtown. Lamont moves away and avoids it.
Lamont lands an overhand right.
A punch combination from MacLeod misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - MacLeod throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacLeod tries to close the distance and clinch but Lamont swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lamont fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacLeod manages to avoid it.
MacLeod misses with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Lamont.
Lamont lands with a shot to the body.
Lamont takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blaise Lamont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacLeod throws a shot from downtown. Lamont moves away and avoids it.
Lamont misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lamont on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamont uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacLeod.
Lamont tries to bum rush MacLeod with a series of wild strikes but MacLeod uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lamont ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacLeod moves away.
Lamont lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
MacLeod cracks Lamont with an open hand slap.
MacLeod takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lamont rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MacLeod counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab lands there for MacLeod.

Lamont is rocked!
MacLeod lands a nice shot that snaps Lamont's head back.
Oh Lamont is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lamont throws a right hand that MacLeod ducks under and follows up with a left that MacLeod also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamont has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lamont there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lamont swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamont jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacLeod avoids the body shot from Lamont.
Lamont throws an off balance right hand
and MacLeod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lamont lands a lovely overhand right.
MacLeod throws a lazy right hand but Lamont sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacLeod displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamont throws out the jab.
Lamont seems to have got his legs back now.
MacLeod doesn't manage to clinch there - Lamont circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lamont darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lamont is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Connor MacLeod just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Blaise Lamont's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

MacLeod staying out of range there.
MacLeod might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
MacLeod misses with a few strikes there.
Lamont throws a right hand that misses
and MacLeod counters with a straight right hand.
Lamont connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed MacLeod momentarily.
MacLeod misses with a looping left.
Lamont walks into a stiff left hand from MacLeod.
Lamont takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big right from MacLeod misses.
Lamont throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamont cracks MacLeod with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lamont takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
MacLeod lands with a straight right. Lamont didn't see that one coming.

MacLeod closes the distance and clinches.
Lamont can't find room to land a body shot as MacLeod controls the action.
MacLeod lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Lamont breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lamont ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacLeod fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lamont fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacLeod manages to avoid it.
A big left from MacLeod misses.
Lamont cracks MacLeod with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from MacLeod does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lamont throws a shot from downtown. MacLeod moves away and avoids it.
Lamont lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacLeod circles away quickly and effectively.
Lamont slips a straight right by MacLeod.
Lamont throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacLeod moves out of range as Lamont strikes.
Lamont throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacLeod stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lamont looks to land a combination but MacLeod avoids it well.
MacLeod misses with a right hand
and Lamont counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lamont throws a big shot that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod scores with a body shot.
Lamont moves out of range of the strikes.
Lamont scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lamont scores with a nice strike.
MacLeod looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamont is just out of range.
MacLeod has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
MacLeod moves away from the strike by Lamont.

Lamont is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in MacLeod's half guard.

MacLeod pushes Lamont off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamont misses with a body shot.
Lamont is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacLeod.
Lamont thows a body shot but no joy.
Lamont thows a body shot but no joy.
Lamont defending well as MacLeod loads up on a big left hand.
MacLeod listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
MacLeod misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamont staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lamont pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lamont wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Connor MacLeod will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Blaise Lamont's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

MacLeod takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lamont works over MacLeod's head and body with a nice combination.
Donk. MacLeod catches Lamont right on the button with a cross.
Lamont swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lamont bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lamont throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamont ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacLeod moves away.
Lamont misses with a hook to the body
and MacLeod counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lamont throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lamont loads up on a big right hand but MacLeod slips the punch.
Lamont lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamont thows a body shot but no joy.
Lamont misses with a hook. MacLeod ducked under it nicely.
Lamont throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacLeod throws a poor cross that misses
and Lamont counters with a right hand to the body.
A lazy left from Lamont finds it's target.
MacLeod misses the shot to the body.
Lamont throws a lazy right hand but MacLeod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacLeod throws an overhand right that lands on Lamont's shoulder, as Lamont tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by MacLeod.
Lamont looks to score with a jab to the body but MacLeod is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lamont decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lamont is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and MacLeod reverses the position - he's now on top in Lamont's guard.
Blaise Lamont has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lamont keeping moving, preventing MacLeod from controlling successfully.
Lamont wants to stand and escape but MacLeod is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacLeod is pushing down on Lamont's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lamont is fighting to maintain full guard but MacLeod has managed to sneak the leg through.
MacLeod is looking to take a break and control but Lamont is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lamont slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacLeod wants to stand but Lamont has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamont keeping full guard, as MacLeod tries to pass.
Lamont has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lamont throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
MacLeod trying to control but Lamont is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamont wants to sweep here but MacLeod controlling him for the moment.

Lamont is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MacLeod must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lamont keeping moving, preventing MacLeod from controlling successfully.
MacLeod pushes down on Lamont's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Lamont is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacLeod pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Blaise Lamont showed his dominance in that final round.
I think MacLeod 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 47:48
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor MacLeod!
Connor MacLeod is the new lightweight champion!
Connor MacLeod spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.