PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scotty McGruber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scotty McGruber will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Lancaster
vs
McGruber

179 cm
23
211 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Nutrition Oracle

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malcolm Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scotty McGruber!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from McGruber.
Lancaster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGruber misses with an uppercut.
Lancaster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGruber.
McGruber throws a looping overhand right but Lancaster ducks down to avoid it.
Lancaster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGruber but McGruber pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lancaster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGruber pinned against the cage. McGruber gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGruber.
Some wild striking there from McGruber.
A punch combination from Lancaster misses.
A combination from McGruber does no damage.
Lancaster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from McGruber does no damage.
Lancaster dodges the punch combination from McGruber.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGruber throws a combination that misses
and Lancaster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but McGruber is out of range.
McGruber throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Lancaster counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lancaster might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lancaster stands up over McGruber, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lancaster wants to control from the top but McGruber keeps moving.
McGruber can't keep his opponent in guard - Lancaster advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lancaster seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGruber does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lancaster passes to full mount!
McGruber takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lancaster in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McGruber because Lancaster loaded up on that one.
BOOM! Lancaster connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McGruber is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lancaster is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. McGruber is in real trouble.

Lancaster is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. McGruber defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
McGruber tries to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lancaster is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
McGruber prevents Lancaster from getting a body triangle.
McGruber tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lancaster thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGruber is wriggling around trying to escape.
McGruber is squirming around, avoiding Lancaster's attempts to control the action.
Lancaster fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lancaster landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lancaster trying to control but McGruber is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Lancaster wants to finish this one by submission but McGruber is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lancaster.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Lancaster dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McGruber looks to throw the jab but Lancaster is out of range.
McGruber misses with a few strikes there.
Lancaster has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Malcolm Lancaster has been cut.
McGruber misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lancaster counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McGruber moves out of range of the strikes.
Lancaster lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lancaster.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGruber fails to land with a series of punches.
McGruber scores with a one two! Lancaster had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McGruber throws a left and a right that both miss

and Lancaster counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McGruber!
Lancaster can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGruber is looking to escape.
Malcolm Lancaster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGruber is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster looking to control and managing it successfully.

Lancaster working for a submission but McGruber is keeping him at bay.
Lancaster lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

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.

Lancaster has control of McGruber's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and McGruber regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lancaster looking to finish McGruber with some ground and pound. This is bad for McGruber!
McGruber is looking to get to half guard.
McGruber tries to hold on but Lancaster postures up.
Lancaster is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McGruber can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster looking to finish with strikes here!
Lancaster connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lancaster can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McGruber is looking to escape.
McGruber is wriggling around trying to escape.
BOOM! Lancaster connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster tries to control but McGruber wriggling away.

Lancaster swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and McGruber is now in Lancaster's guard. A big mistake from Lancaster there, giving up the dominant position!

Lancaster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Lancaster escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGruber gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lancaster looking for subs off his back but McGruber has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Lancaster dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Malcolm Lancaster's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Lancaster has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Scotty McGruber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGruber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGruber throws a wild body kick that Lancaster sees coming a mile off.
Malcolm Lancaster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lancaster lands with a right hand.
McGruber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A cross from Lancaster lands.
McGruber leaves Lancaster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGruber falls off balance throwing a combination

and Lancaster counters with a shoot takedown. McGruber fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGruber throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Lancaster postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McGruber is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lancaster, into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGruber wants to pass the guard but Lancaster is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGruber passes Lancaster's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lancaster gets back to full guard.
Lancaster wants to sweep here but McGruber controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
Lancaster trying to control the position.
McGruber throwing strikes but missing.
Lancaster can't keep his opponent in guard - McGruber advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

McGruber looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lancaster is looking for a sweep. McGruber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGruber throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGruber missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGruber is thwarting Lancaster's attempts to control the position.
Lancaster is looking to improve his position.
Scotty McGruber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
McGruber is looking to advance position but Lancaster won't allow it.

McGruber seems to be working for a kimura but Lancaster defends the submission attempt.
Lancaster is pressing down on McGruber's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

McGruber got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lancaster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGruber has managed to get both his arms back between Lancaster's legs - danger averted.
McGruber is in close to Lancaster's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Malcolm Lancaster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lancaster wants to control the position but McGruber says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Scotty McGruber.
I think Lancaster 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm Lancaster!