PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris Lappers (ranked 4206 p4p, 433 weight class) and Shane Myres (ranked 4701 p4p, 468 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lappers
vs
Myres

165 cm
25
142 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
164 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Lappers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane Myres!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lappers lands a right hook to the body.
Myres goes for a double leg but Lappers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lappers continues to drive forward.
Lappers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lappers lands with a nice combination. Myres backs away looking to recover.
A shot to the liver by Lappers. Beautiful body shot.
Myres shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lappers but Lappers pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Lappers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Myres wants a takedown but no success here.
Chris Lappers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Myres.
Myres goes for a takedown attempt but Lappers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A left and a right from Lappers both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myres shoots and misses

and Lappers counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Myres!
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.
Lappers looks up at the clock and then as Myres takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lappers smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Myres tries to buck Lappers off but Lappers is having none of it.
Lappers controlling from side mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lappers working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lappers scoring with punches from side control.
Lappers scoring with punches from side control.
Myres trying to remain calm as Lappers controls from the top position.
Myres is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lappers's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Myres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Myres looking for submissions off his back.
Lappers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lappers's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myres is trying to get back to full guard.
Lappers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Myres on the ground.
Nice strikes from Lappers there.
Myres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Myres on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Myres is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lappers pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lappers in particular looking to stall.

Myres is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lappers pulls his head out easily.

Myres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lappers lands with a punch from half guard.

Myres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Myres is trying to get back to full guard.
Lappers content to control rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lappers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Myres on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lappers is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Myres is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lappers pulls his head out easily.
Lappers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've been informed that Myres has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Myres looking for submissions off his back.
Lappers working Myres over with strikes.

Myres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lappers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Myres with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lappers connects with a nice short shot to Myres's temple.

Myres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lappers working the head and body with strikes.
Lappers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lappers connects with a nice short shot to Myres's temple.

Myres actively working from the bottom here.
Lappers drops an elbow to the side of Myres's head.
Well, if Lappers is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lappers has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Myres has hold of Lappers's hands but Lappers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Myres looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Myres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Lappers dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Myres closes the distance and clinches up with Lappers, looking for a takedown. Myres pushes Lappers against the cage but Lappers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Myres takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lappers lands a nice hook to Myres's body. Myres takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Myres tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lappers swivels and escapes.
Lappers cracks Myres with a good jab.
Myres doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Lappers moves into the clinch.
Chris Lappers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Myres.
Lappers stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lappers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Myres blocks it with crossed arms.
Lappers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Myres can do to turn this around?
Come on Lappers - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Myres tries for a takedown but Lappers manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lappers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Myres is defending well for now.
Myres tries to score a body lock takedown but Lappers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lappers gets underhooks to prevent Myres's takedown attempt.
Myres is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Lappers.
Lappers lands a body punch.
Lappers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Myres.
A short body shot lands from Lappers as the two fighters clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Lappers.
Lappers creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lappers is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

Lappers breaks the clinch.
Nice jab there from Lappers.
Lappers lands with a thumping leg kick.
Myres dodges the punch combination from Lappers.
Myres gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lappers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lappers throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lappers.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myres with a poor takedown

and Lappers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lappers lands an elbow that stopped Myres in his tracks for a moment.
Lappers scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lappers.
Lappers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myres blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lappers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lappers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Myres lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Lappers turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lappers manages to end up in side control.
Myres is looking for a sweep.
Lappers is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Myres will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lappers in side control lands a decent elbow.
Myres is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lappers connects with a decent elbow.
Lappers scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Myres to see if he's OK.
Myres is looking for a sweep.
Lappers is chipping away with strikes.
Lappers takes a little break here. Myres wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lappers working the ground and pound from side control.
Chris Lappers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myres tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lappers controlling from side mount.
Myres tries to bench press Lappers off him but Lappers keeps the position.
Lappers scores with a couple of short elbows.
Myres gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lappers stalling.
Lappers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lappers trying to control the pace.

Myres looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lappers is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lappers here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Myres has hold of Lappers's hands but Lappers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lappers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Myres actively working from the bottom here.
Lappers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Lappers dominated that second round.
That's time! Lappers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.

Lappers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Myres takes a step back to recover.
Myres shoots for a double leg takedown but Lappers sprawls well. He's pushed Myres's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shane Myres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myres takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Myres shoots in but no luck this time.
Lappers scores with a jab. Myres acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Myres misses with a takedown attempt - Lappers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chris Lappers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Myres.
Myres closes the distance and clinches up with Lappers, looking for a takedown. Myres pushes Lappers against the cage but Lappers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lappers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lappers lands a body shot.
Lappers thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Myres if he has to take too many more of those.
Lappers scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Lappers does it's job there.
Myres takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Lappers shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lappers showed some decent athleticism there.

Lappers seems to be working for a kimura but Myres defends the submission attempt.
Lappers slips a nice elbow through Myres's hands, connecting with Myres's forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Myres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lappers trying to control the pace.
Myres has hold of Lappers's hands but Lappers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lappers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lappers.
Myres wants to get back to full guard.
Lappers winds up and cracks Myres with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Myres looking for submissions off his back.
Lappers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chris Lappers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lappers sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lappers prevents Myres from improving his position.

Myres looking for submissions off his back.
Lappers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lappers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lappers seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Myres for as long as he can get away with.

Myres looking for submissions off his back.

Myres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lappers with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Further stalling from Lappers.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Myres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lappers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shane Myres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lappers just misses with a punch to the body.
Lappers lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lappers.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Lappers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lappers 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:25
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Lappers!