PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Lansky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralphie June (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Lansky
vs
June

180 cm
18
167 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

180 cm
25
167 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, George Lansky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ralphie June!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lansky swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and June counters with a series of strikes. Lansky will be more careful next time no doubt.

June has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lansky gets underhooks to prevent June's takedown attempt.
June is looking to break free of the clinch but Lansky has double underhooks.
Lansky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lansky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from June.
Lansky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
June tries to stall but Lansky uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lansky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. June is defending well for now.
June blocks the elbow strike.
June lands a knee to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lansky just misses with a elbow thrown towards June's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

June breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

June closes the distance and pushes Lansky back into the cage.

June breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

June clinches up with Lansky and pushes him back against the cage.
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!
June is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lansky throws an elbow but it misses.
Lansky throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
June avoids the elbow strike from Lansky, against the cage.
Lansky lands a damaging elbow.
June avoids the elbow strike from Lansky, against the cage.
Lansky definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lansky just misses with a elbow thrown towards June's brow.
Lansky misses with an elbow over the top.
June blocks the elbow strike.
June looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lansky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but June has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
June blocks an elbow strike.
June blocks an elbow strike from Lansky.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lansky just misses with a elbow thrown towards June's brow.
June blocks an elbow strike from Lansky.
June blocks the elbow strike.
June wants a takedown.
George Lansky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralphie June.
Lansky throws an elbow that misses.
June trying to stall but Lansky improves his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
June drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lansky pulls his leg out and moves away.

Lansky clinches.
June has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lansky after a bit of a struggle.
Lansky creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lansky stops a takedown attempt from June.
Lansky throws an elbow that misses.
June blocks an elbow strike.
June tries to pull guard but Lansky holds him up against the cage and eventually June drops back down to his feet.
Lansky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but June has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lansky looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lansky throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lansky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lansky throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lansky throws an elbow that misses.
Lansky with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lansky creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
June avoids the elbow strike from Lansky, against the cage.

June breaks from the clinch.

Lansky clinches.
Lansky misses with an elbow strike.
Lansky with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Ralphie June has been cut.
Lansky with an attempt at a knee that misses.

June decides to pull guard.
June not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lansky wants to get up but he can't break June's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lansky is stalling in the full guard.
June not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lansky trying to stand up but can't free himself from June's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
June wants to get back to his feet but Lansky is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Lansky. No joy for June on that attempt.

Lansky moves into range and clinches up with June.
Lansky misses with a knee strike.
June is working for takedown but Lansky is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lansky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Lansky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ralphie June's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

June fails with the takedown.
Lansky tries to counter by moving into the clinch but June manages to circle out of the way.
June slips a jab and a cross from Lansky.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
June takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lansky tries to land a knee to the head but June blocks with his arms.
Lansky lands a damaging elbow.
Lansky tries to land a knee to the head but June blocks with his arms.
Lansky landing knees to the body.
June wants a takedown but no success here.
June is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
June is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lansky misses with an elbow over the top.
Lansky misses with an elbow over the top.
Lansky throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lansky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
June lands a damaging elbow.
Lansky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lansky tries to land knees in the clinch but June avoids the damage to the body.
Lansky throws an elbow that misses.
Lansky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
June lands a left hand.
Lansky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but June has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lansky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
George Lansky has scored more points in the clinch so far.
June managing to block the knees to the body from Lansky.
Lansky creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

June breaks from the clinch.
Lansky misses with a combination
and June counters with a nice body shot.
June throws a sloppy head kick and Lansky moves out of range easily.

Lansky clinches up with June and pushes him back against the cage.
June tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lansky just stands there and leans against the cage.
George Lansky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralphie June.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lansky throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lansky throws an elbow that misses.
June dodges an elbow strike from Lansky.
June is trying to break the clinch but Lansky has him pressed against the cage.
June blocks an elbow strike from Lansky.
A short body shot lands from June as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
June avoids a wild elbow strike from Lansky.
Lansky looks to throw an elbow but misses.
June avoiding damage as Lansky throws knees to the body.
June trying to control the position but instead, Lansky has worked for underhooks and has pushed June into the cage.
June blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lansky.
Lansky connects with a nasty looking knee right to June's face.
Lansky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that June can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lansky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from June.
Lansky lands a knee to the head.
Lansky throws an elbow that misses.
Lansky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
June tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lansky just stands there and leans against the cage.
June is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lansky is defending well.
June blocks an elbow strike from Lansky.
Lansky lands a nice elbow.
June avoids a wild elbow strike from Lansky.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lansky throws an elbow but misses.
Lansky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
June is looking to control Lansky's arms but Lansky gets an underhook and turns him. Now June has his back to the cage.

June pulls Lansky into guard.

Lansky stands up from guard. Let's bang!
June shoots in for a takedown but Lansky shows good takedown defense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lansky closes the distance and clinches.
June blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lansky looking to throw knees to the head but June is blocking nicely.
Lansky lands an elbow that stopped June in his tracks for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lansky as June tries to tie him up.
Lansky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lansky prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lansky throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lansky throws an elbow but it's blocked.
June blocks the elbow strike.
Lansky lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
June takes an elbow to the temple.
A knee to the head by Lansky.
Lansky lands a damaging elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Lansky dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ralphie June's cut.
That's time! Lansky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lansky misses with a series of wild punches.

Lansky gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lansky lands an elbow inside.

June jumps guard and drags Lansky to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lansky tries to stand but June is controlling from the bottom.
Lansky is stalling in the full guard.
Lansky has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
June is trying to keep Lansky in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lansky wanted to stand there but June had control of the position.
Lansky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. June is keeping the position for now.
June has a closed guard, preventing Lansky from standing up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
June uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lansky.
June ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lansky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lansky tries a knee to the head but June blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

June pulls guard.
Lansky stays in close to June's body and controls the position.
Lansky wants to stand but June is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lansky postures up.
June is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lansky won't allow June to sweep him here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
June takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lansky misses with a double jab.

Lansky has managed to clinch.
Lansky looking to throw knees to the head but June is blocking nicely.
June changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lansky fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Lansky has managed to clinch.
June blocks an elbow strike.
Lansky creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lansky creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
June avoiding damage as Lansky throws knees to the body.
Lansky throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
June goes for a takedown attempt but Lansky pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Lansky instigates a clinch.
June dodges an elbow strike from Lansky.
June lands an elbow inside that Lansky shrugs off.

June manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lansky trying to stand up but can't free himself from June's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
June not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ralphie June has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George Lansky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lansky trying to stand up but can't free himself from June's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Lansky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lansky, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Lansky!