PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chad Lexington (ranked 4468 p4p, 445 weight class) and Stewart McCaffrey (ranked 5613 p4p, 488 weight class). Chad Lexington has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lexington
vs
McCaffrey

170 cm
24
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

174 cm
25
158 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

Good wrestler
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chad Lexington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stewart McCaffrey!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCaffrey fails with a takedown attempt.
McCaffrey goes for a double leg but Lexington avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lexington continues to drive forward.

Lexington clinches with his opponent.
Lexington has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McCaffrey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lexington after a bit of a struggle.
Chad Lexington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stewart McCaffrey.
McCaffrey is trying to drag Lexington to the mat but Lexington just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McCaffrey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McCaffrey has Lexington pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lexington manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McCaffrey is trying to drag Lexington to the mat but Lexington just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCaffrey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lexington pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McCaffrey tries to score a body lock takedown but Lexington shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lexington gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McCaffrey.

Lexington is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McCaffrey can't fight it off and eventually Lexington manages to take the fight to the floor. McCaffrey looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lexington postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lexington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lexington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

McCaffrey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McCaffrey keeping moving, preventing Lexington from controlling successfully.
Lexington missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

McCaffrey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lexington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lexington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Lexington is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

McCaffrey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCaffrey can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lexington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lexington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Lexington stands and steps away. McCaffrey gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Lexington drives through and clinches with McCaffrey against the cage.
McCaffrey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lexington gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McCaffrey is working for takedown but Lexington is calmly controlling the position for now.

Lexington has hold of one of McCaffrey's legs. McCaffrey is fighting the takedown attempt but Lexington gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lexington with a nice head shot there.
McCaffrey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lexington is one step ahead there.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McCaffrey looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lexington passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lexington scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Lexington 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.
Lexington trying to control the action but McCaffrey is working from the bottom.
McCaffrey is looking for a sweep. Lexington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lexington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lexington lands with a punch from half guard.
Lexington wants to take a breather but McCaffrey is having none of it.

McCaffrey has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lexington escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lexington!
Lexington is looking to take a break and control but McCaffrey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCaffrey taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lexington landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
McCaffrey is trying to get back to half guard.
Lexington has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lexington sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McCaffrey is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
McCaffrey throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lexington in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lexington wants to control but McCaffrey is keeping him busy.
McCaffrey is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Lexington dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lexington defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McCaffrey.
McCaffrey misses with a takedown attempt - Lexington sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McCaffrey shoots in but no luck this time.
Chad Lexington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stewart McCaffrey.
McCaffrey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lexington defends well and McCaffrey ends up having to push Lexington into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McCaffrey shoots in looking for a takedown but Lexington manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCaffrey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lexington is looking for a counter combo.
Lexington fails with the takedown.

Lexington shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lexington showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lexington is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCaffrey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lexington.
Lexington is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
McCaffrey is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lexington looking to finish McCaffrey with some ground and pound. This is bad for McCaffrey!

Lexington working for a submission but McCaffrey is keeping him at bay.
McCaffrey is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lexington cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McCaffrey is desperately trying to improve his position but Lexington has a good base and remains in mount.
McCaffrey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lexington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McCaffrey keeps trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lexington scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lexington landing shots from mount.

McCaffrey is rocked!
The referee warns McCaffrey that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McCaffrey is still in real trouble! Can Lexington finish him?
McCaffrey flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Lexington lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lexington putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McCaffrey is desperately trying to improve his position but Lexington has a good base and remains in mount.
Lexington lands a big shot to the head and McCaffrey winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chad Lexington!