PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Avro Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wesley Denson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denson has chosen The good the bad and the ugly as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Lancaster
vs
Denson

185 cm
22
190 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

176 cm
28
189 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Avro Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Wesley Denson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denson blocks a head kick by Lancaster.
Horrible takedown by Lancaster or perhaps it was just good defense by Denson which made him look bad.
Lancaster doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Denson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lancaster doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Denson counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avro Lancaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lancaster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Denson circles away.
Lancaster fails with the takedown.
Lancaster shoots in for a takedown but Denson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Denson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Denson has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Avro Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster has his takedown stuffed
and Denson counters with a two punch combo.
Nice sprawl there from Denson as Lancaster shoots in.
Lancaster shoots in and drives through. Denson sprawls well.
No luck for Lancaster with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denson stuffs the takedown.
Denson stuffs the takedown.
Lancaster fails with a takedown attempt.
Lancaster shoots and misses
and Denson counters with a series of strikes. Lancaster will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lancaster has a takedown stuffed.
Lancaster tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Denson swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lancaster shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Denson's guard.
Denson wants to stand up but Lancaster is controlling him.
Lancaster tries to free his leg and advance position but Denson is retaining full guard.

Lancaster gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Denson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lancaster with a lazy takedown attempt
and Denson counters with a three punch combo that has Lancaster backing up. Lancaster nods at Denson to acknowledge the strikes.
Lancaster fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Denson avoids it really well and circles away.
Lancaster shoots in looking for a takedown. Denson tries to sprawl out of it but Lancaster keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Denson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denson avoids the head kick by Lancaster.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lancaster fails with the takedown
and Denson counters with a left and a right that stings Lancaster.
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 Avro Lancaster will probably get the nod.
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.

Lancaster doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Denson counters with a left and a right that stings Lancaster.
Lancaster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Denson counters with a left and a right that stings Lancaster.
Lancaster goes for a double leg but Denson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Denson continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avro Lancaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Denson is trying to push Lancaster away but Lancaster has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Lancaster successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancaster is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Denson wants to stand but Lancaster is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster trying to control the position.
Denson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lancaster's guard.
Denson won't allow Lancaster to sweep him here.
Lancaster is working hard here to advance position.
Lancaster trying to control the position here.
Denson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lancaster changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Denson tries to avoid it but Lancaster manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Denson to the ground. Denson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wesley Denson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lancaster tries for a takedown but Denson circles away easily
and Denson counters with a left and a right that stings Lancaster.
Wesley Denson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lancaster shoots and misses
and Denson counters with a series of strikes. Lancaster will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lancaster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Denson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lancaster.
Lancaster fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lancaster misses with a left hand
and Denson counters with a one-two to the body.
Lancaster throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Denson's waist but Denson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lancaster off to one side.
Lancaster tries to score a power double leg takedown but Denson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lancaster somewhat.
Denson 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Denson counters with a three punch combo that has Lancaster backing up. Lancaster nods at Denson to acknowledge the strikes.
Lancaster doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Denson counters with a series of strikes. Lancaster will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lancaster shoots in but no luck this time.
Lancaster fails with the takedown
and Denson counters with a series of strikes. Lancaster will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wesley Denson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Lancaster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lancaster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Denson counters with a one-two to the body.
Lancaster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lancaster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avro Lancaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lancaster shoots in looking for a takedown but Denson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lancaster's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lancaster misses with a head kick.
Lancaster shoots in but no luck this time.
Lancaster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Denson counters with a left and a right that stings Lancaster.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Denson as he avoids it easily.
Lancaster shoots in but Denson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lancaster with a lazy takedown attempt
and Denson counters with a two punch combo.
Lancaster misses with a takedown
and Denson counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lancaster.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lancaster shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Denson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Denson tries to escape but Lancaster is in control.
Denson seems a little lost for a moment, as Lancaster dominates the positioning.
Lancaster prevents Denson from escaping the position.

Lancaster tries for a kimura but Denson is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster working the head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lancaster has an Americana. Denson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Lancaster is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Lancaster hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Avro Lancaster!