PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Tric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Lugermesiter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tric might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Juneau . Lugermesiter has chosen Machinehead - Bush as his entrance music. Jason Tric looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Tric
vs
Lugermesiter

186 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Tric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jack Lugermesiter!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tric swinging wilding here.
Lugermesiter looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Tric wants to clinch up but Lugermesiter keeps it at a distance.
Lugermesiter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tric throws the kick towards the body but Lugermesiter avoids it.

Lugermesiter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tric tries to get to full guard but Lugermesiter has control of the leg.
Tric trying to control from the bottom.
Tric is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tric regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tric looking to control.
Tric looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lugermesiter is one step ahead there.
Lugermesiter looking to pass the guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Tric misses with a takedown

so Lugermesiter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lugermesiter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tric doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tric has his hands on Lugermesiter's head, controlling the position.
Lugermesiter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tric is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tric pulls Lugermesiter in to control the position.
Tric controls Lugermesiter momentarily but Lugermesiter frees himself.
Lugermesiter preventing the sweep.
Tric bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lugermesiter's guard.
Tric works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tric trying to control the action but Lugermesiter is working from the bottom.
Lugermesiter tries to roll over but Tric keeps him under control.
Lugermesiter is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lugermesiter won't allow Tric to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lugermesiter looking for submissions off his back.
Lugermesiter wants to improve his position but Tric is controlling well.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Lugermesiter shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lugermesiter was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tric is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tric gets back to half guard.

Tric is defending against the submission attempts here by Lugermesiter.
Tric is trying to maintain the position but Lugermesiter is very close to passing his half guard.
Tric is holding on to half guard well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tric gets full guard.
Lugermesiter is fighting to break Tric's control of his arms but Tric is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lugermesiter wants to control from the top but Tric keeps moving.
Lugermesiter passes Tric's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tric is looking to control Lugermesiter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tric avoid being mounted?
Tric moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lugermesiter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tric bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lugermesiter's guard.
Tric trying to control but Lugermesiter is working from the bottom.

Lugermesiter had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Tric is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Lugermesiter Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Tric's back instead.
Tric tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tric tries to hold on but Lugermesiter postures up.
Tric is working to get back to half guard.
Tric slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tric is looking to control Lugermesiter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tric avoid being mounted?

The referee stands the fighters back up. Jason Tric just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Tric tries to clinch up.
Jab by Tric.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lugermesiter.
Tric manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lugermesiter's best efforts.
Tric trying to hold on to Lugermesiter's head to control him but Lugermesiter postures up.
Tric is not content to let Lugermesiter control the position.

Lugermesiter is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Lugermesiter will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lugermesiter keeps the fight on the outside.
Tric swats away the attempt to clinch by Lugermesiter.

Lugermesiter shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tric gets full guard.
Lugermesiter is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lugermesiter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tric wants to sweep here but Lugermesiter controlling him for the moment.
Tric manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lugermesiter gets back to half guard.
Lugermesiter is breathing heavily.
Lugermesiter has hold of Tric's hands but Tric slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Lugermesiter looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tric wants to control but Lugermesiter is keeping him busy.
Tric takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tric seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lugermesiter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lugermesiter wants to get back to full guard.
Tric keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Lugermesiter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tric has his takedown stuffed

and Lugermesiter counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lugermesiter trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tric's guard.
Lugermesiter postures up.
Tric avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tric bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lugermesiter's guard.
Lugermesiter can't keep his opponent in guard - Tric advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tric looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tric content to control rather than advance.

Lugermesiter actively working from the bottom here.
Tric takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lugermesiter trying to control here.
Lugermesiter manages to get to full guard.
Lugermesiter keeping moving, preventing Tric from controlling successfully.

Tric avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tric trying to control the position from guard on top but Lugermesiter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lugermesiter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tric pushes down on Lugermesiter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tric trying to control the pace.
Lugermesiter tries to roll over but Tric keeps him under control.
Tric tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Tric is keen to just control but Lugermesiter is a slippery customer.

Lugermesiter looking for submissions off his back.
Tric content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lugermesiter taking some punishment here, with Tric in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tric passes to side control.
Lugermesiter is looking for a sweep.
Tric advances nicely into full mount.
Tric controlling the pace for now.
Tric trying to control but Lugermesiter is having none of it.
Tric scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lugermesiter?
Lugermesiter can't escape the position.
Jack Lugermesiter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tric can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lugermesiter is looking to escape.
Lugermesiter working to try and regain half guard.
Lugermesiter wants to control but Tric is having none of it.
Lugermesiter is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Lugermesiter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Tric fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Lugermesiter fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tric sprawls well initially but Lugermesiter persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tric trying to control but Lugermesiter postures up.
Lugermesiter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tric manages to get to full guard.

Tric throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lugermesiter looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tric keeping moving, preventing Lugermesiter from controlling successfully.
Lugermesiter wants to pass the guard but Tric is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tric looking for a sweep. Not yet Tric, not yet.
Tric working a defensive guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Tric scores a takedown into full mount!
The referee warns Lugermesiter that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tric wants to control the pace but Lugermesiter is squirming around nicely.
Lugermesiter is trying to escape the mount.
Tric wants to control the pace but Lugermesiter is squirming around nicely.
Lugermesiter bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tric not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tric is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tric is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tric lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lugermesiter!
Tric trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tric controlling his opponent.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Jason Tric just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lugermesiter.
Tric is trying to control Lugermesiter's posture but Lugermesiter avoids it.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Tric manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lugermesiter's best efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tric is defending against the submission attempts here by Lugermesiter.
Tric works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tric looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lugermesiter is one step ahead there.

Lugermesiter is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tric is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tric has escaped and now he's on top!
Tric forces his way into half guard.
Tric is tying to control. Lugermesiter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tric moves into full mount! Lugermesiter won't be happy about that!
Lugermesiter is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lugermesiter wants to control but Tric is having none of it.
Tric raining down shots from the mount!
Tric sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lugermesiter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lugermesiter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tric trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lugermesiter is working to get back to half guard.
Jason Tric has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tric lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lugermesiter hang on?
Lugermesiter wants to hold on but Tric pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Tric showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lugermesiter 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!