PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sir Lancelot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalahu Kahala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lancelot
vs
Kahala

185 cm
23
190 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

198 cm
21
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sir Lancelot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kalahu Kahala!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancelot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kahala shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lancelot but Lancelot pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kahala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancelot.
A combination from Lancelot does no damage.

Lancelot closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kahala to the mat! Kahala manages to get full guard.

Kahala is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kahala is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lancelot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kahala throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lancelot keeping hold of Kahala's head, controlling as best he can.
Kahala throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kahala is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kahala works his way into full mount!

Kahala is working for a guillotine from mount but Lancelot frees his head quite easily.
Lancelot is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancelot tries to reverse the position but Kahala maintains control.
Lancelot is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Kahala jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lancelot is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lancelot and Kahala has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kahala looks gassed!

Kahala tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lancelot wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lancelot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kahala on the ground.
Lancelot regains half guard.

Kahala is looking for a kimura here.
Lancelot looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two 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.
Lancelot wants to get back to full guard.

Kahala is working for a kimura but Lancelot is defending it quite comfortably.
Lancelot tries to roll over but Kahala keeps him under control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Lancelot throws a series of strikes that have Kahala backpedaling.

It looks like Kalahu Kahala has been cut.
Lancelot drops Kahala with a nice combination! Lancelot dives into Kahala's guard, looking to finish!

Kahala is rocked!

Lancelot gets to his feet. Kahala looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kahala is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancelot finish him?

Lancelot closes the distance and clinches.

Lancelot breaks from the clinch.
Kahala seems to have recovered his senses.
Lancelot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lancelot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kahala.

Lancelot closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lancelot content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahala is trying to get back to half guard.

Lancelot decides to stand back up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Lancelot breaks the clinch.

Lancelot clinches.

Lancelot tightens his grip and picks Kahala up, before dumping him to the ground. Kahala manages to land in guard.
Kahala doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancelot controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kahala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lancelot is one step ahead there.
Lancelot working some strikes from top position.
Lancelot scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lancelot controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lancelot has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lancelot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lancelot scoring with punches to the head and body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lancelot is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Lancelot stands up from Kahala's guard - Lancelot perhaps looking for a knockout.

Lancelot scores with a takedown into Kahala's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sir Lancelot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kalahu Kahala's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lancelot throws a nice looking combination but Kahala bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lancelot lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Lancelot gets the takedown into side control.
Kahala is trying to get back to half guard.
Lancelot scoring with punches and elbows.
Sir Lancelot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Lancelot stands up and beckons Kahala to his feet.
Lancelot misses with the combination.
Lancelot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kahala looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kahala tries for a takedown but Lancelot circles away easily

and Lancelot counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahala tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Kahala throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Kahala working for a triangle but Lancelot defends it easily.

Kahala working for a triangle but Lancelot defends it easily.
Kahala being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two 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.

Kahala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lancelot sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lancelot has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kahala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lancelot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancelot has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kahala is proving hard to escape from.
Lancelot advances position into side control!

Lancelot decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kahala to his feet.
Lancelot looks to land a combination but Kahala avoids it well.
Kahala shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Lancelot counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kahala's guard now.
Kahala can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lancelot controls the pace.

Kahala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lancelot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Lancelot decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lancelot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kahala can do to turn this around?

Lancelot feints and as Kahala raises his hands in defense, Lancelot changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

Kahala looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kahala is striking off his back. Lancelot thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.

Lancelot decides to stand up.
Kahala gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Lancelot counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lancelot.
Sir Lancelot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalahu Kahala.

Lancelot breaks from the clinch.
Lancelot throws a right hand that Kahala ducks under and follows up with a left that Kahala also avoids with ease.
Kahala gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Lancelot counters with a takedown into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kahala manages to get back to half guard.

Kahala is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Lancelot pulls his head out easily.
Lancelot is nestled in close to Kahala, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sir Lancelot dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kalahu Kahala's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Lancelot throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Kahala shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kahala accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lancelot wants to stand but Kahala is controlling the position.
Kahala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lancelot is keeping the position for now.

Kahala drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lancelot dives on top into guard.
Lancelot looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lancelot with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kahala looking for a sweep. Not yet Kahala, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kahala throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancelot 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.

Lancelot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lancelot content to stall in guard here.

Kahala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lancelot 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.

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.
Kahala looking for a sweep. Not yet Kahala, not yet.
Kahala wants to hit a switch here but Lancelot passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kahala there!
BOOM! Lancelot connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kahala throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

Lancelot working for a guillotine from mount but Kahala is in no mood to give up.
Kahala is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Lancelot.
Lancelot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
A nice elbow there by Lancelot.
Lancelot lands a big shot there that rocks Kahala but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lancelot content just to control the position here.
Lancelot can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kahala is looking to escape.
Kahala is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

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.
Lancelot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kahala keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lancelot controlling the position easily from mount.
Kalahu Kahala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kahala is wriggling around trying to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sir Lancelot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lancelot 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sir Lancelot!