PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Napoleon Lamoreaux (ranked 4057 p4p, 4876 weight class) and Prince McVicker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Prince McVicker enters the cage!

Lamoreaux
vs
McVicker

168 cm
21
145
2 - 0 - 0

164 cm
21
141
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Napoleon Lamoreaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Prince McVicker!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McVicker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McVicker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamoreaux.
Prince McVicker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McVicker throws a body punch but Lamoreaux moves out of range.
McVicker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lamoreaux tries to clinch but McVicker moves out of range.
Lamoreaux swings and misses with a shot to the body

and McVicker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McVicker.
McVicker trying to control but Lamoreaux is working from the bottom.

Lamoreaux working for a triangle but McVicker defends it easily.
McVicker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lamoreaux is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lamoreaux is looking for a triangle but McVicker pushes his legs off easily.
McVicker stays in close to Lamoreaux's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McVicker is in close to Lamoreaux's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McVicker wants to pass the guard but Lamoreaux is keeping the position.
McVicker throws a big right hand that misses.
McVicker wants to control from the top but Lamoreaux keeps moving.

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.
Lamoreaux wants to sweep but no luck.
McVicker trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamoreaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McVicker postures up and lands a big shot to Lamoreaux's brow.
McVicker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lamoreaux wants to sweep here but McVicker controlling him for the moment.

McVicker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lamoreaux keeping moving, preventing McVicker from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lamoreaux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lamoreaux controlling McVicker's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McVicker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lamoreaux is trying to control the position but McVicker postures up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

McVicker closes the distance and clinches.
McVicker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lamoreaux prevents a body shot from McVicker.

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.

McVicker breaks from the clinch.

McVicker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lamoreaux's guard.
Lamoreaux wants to sweep but no luck.

McVicker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lamoreaux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McVicker has managed to get both his arms back between Lamoreaux's legs - danger averted.
Lamoreaux is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Lamoreaux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McVicker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McVicker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McVicker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prince McVicker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

McVicker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lamoreaux is out of range.
McVicker throws a hook but Lamoreaux blocks it.
McVicker misses with a leg kick

and Lamoreaux counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lamoreaux.
McVicker wants to control but Lamoreaux passes easily into half guard.
McVicker trying to hold on to Lamoreaux's head to control him but Lamoreaux postures up.
McVicker is looking to improve his position.

Lamoreaux seems to be working for a kimura but McVicker defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamoreaux working McVicker over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamoreaux trying to control from half guard but McVicker is working away.
McVicker wants to improve his position but Lamoreaux is controlling well.
Lamoreaux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McVicker's head.
Lamoreaux wants to lay and pray for a moment but McVicker keeps working.
McVicker desperately trying to maintain half guard.
McVicker is looking to improve his position.

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.
Lamoreaux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lamoreaux is keen to just control but McVicker is a slippery customer.
McVicker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lamoreaux landing with the ground and pound.
Lamoreaux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lamoreaux with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lamoreaux trying to control but McVicker is working from the bottom.
Lamoreaux stopping the sweep attempt from McVicker.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVicker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the body from Lamoreaux misses

and McVicker counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Lamoreaux is looking for a triangle but McVicker pushes his legs off easily.

Lamoreaux is looking for a triangle but McVicker pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McVicker stands and throws Lamoreaux's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McVicker working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lamoreaux is looking to reverse the position.
Lamoreaux is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McVicker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from McVicker.
Lamoreaux is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McVicker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McVicker's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamoreaux keeps control of the position as McVicker tries to break free.
What can McVicker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lamoreaux misses with an elbow to the head.
McVicker covering up well under a series of strikes from Lamoreaux.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Napoleon Lamoreaux dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

McVicker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lamoreaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McVicker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lamoreaux with a body shot.
McVicker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lamoreaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McVicker moves away.
Lamoreaux looks to land a left hand but McVicker moved out of range nicely.
McVicker avoids the body shot from Lamoreaux.
McVicker tries to clinch but Lamoreaux is having none of it.
McVicker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamoreaux.
Lamoreaux checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McVicker forces Lamoreaux back against the cage and clinches.
Lamoreaux misses with a punch to the body.
Lamoreaux throws a head punch that misses.
Lamoreaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVicker's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McVicker prevents a body shot from Lamoreaux.
Lamoreaux tries to throw a body punch but McVicker avoids it by throwing Lamoreaux back against the cage.
Lamoreaux tries to work over McVicker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lamoreaux misses with a punch to the body.
Lamoreaux wants to take the fight to the mat but McVicker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lamoreaux stops a takedown attempt from McVicker.
Lamoreaux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lamoreaux struggles to land a body shot inside as McVicker controls his hands.
Lamoreaux misses with a body punch.

McVicker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

McVicker clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lamoreaux.
McVicker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lamoreaux can't find room to land a body shot as McVicker controls the action.

McVicker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

McVicker moves into the clinch successfully.

McVicker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lamoreaux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McVicker.
A little feinted left hand from Lamoreaux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McVicker throws an overhand right that lands on Lamoreaux's shoulder, as Lamoreaux tries to avoid the shot.

McVicker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lamoreaux looking for a sweep. Not yet Lamoreaux, not yet.

Lamoreaux is looking for a triangle but McVicker pushes his legs off easily.
Lamoreaux is trying to control the position but McVicker postures up.
Prince McVicker has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVicker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McVicker looking to pass the guard.
McVicker trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamoreaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lamoreaux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McVicker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

McVicker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McVicker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McVicker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lamoreaux keeping moving, preventing McVicker from controlling successfully.
Lamoreaux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McVicker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McVicker throws a big elbow that misses.
Lamoreaux keeping moving, preventing McVicker from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Prince McVicker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McVicker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Prince McVicker!
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight for Prince McVicker!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Prince McVicker!

Prince McVicker wins by unanimous decision!
Prince McVicker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.