PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Lancier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tien Shinhan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lancier comes to the cage accompanied by Hate Me Now. Shinhan has chosen Aether - Beso as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lancier
vs
Shinhan

182 cm
21
200 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

191 cm
21
214 lbs
4 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Powerful

Arcticus University: London

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Lancier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tien Shinhan!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lancier shoots in for a double leg but Shinhan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shinhan connects with a solid leg kick.
Chris Lancier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shinhan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lancier with a poor takedown
and Shinhan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lancier lands with a good body shot.
Lancier misses with a body shot.
Lancier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lancier has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Granite Gym in the buildup to the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Lancier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lancier throws a body punch but Shinhan moves out of range.
Lancier swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lancier shoots for a double leg takedown but Shinhan sprawls well. He's pushed Lancier's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shinhan throws out a leg kick but Lancier moves out of range and Shinhan only half commits.

Shinhan clinches with his opponent.
Lancier tries to pull guard but Shinhan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lancier jumps guard but Shinhan stands there with Lancier around his waist. Lancier gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shinhan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lancier is trying to pull guard but Shinhan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinhan misses with an elbow over the top.
Shinhan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lancier fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shinhan pushes off an throws an elbow but Lancier leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lancier is trying to pull guard but Shinhan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shinhan misses with an elbow strike.
Lancier is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shinhan to keep the fight standing.
Shinhan throws an elbow that misses.
Lancier is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shinhan to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shinhan throws an elbow but misses.
Lancier avoids a wild elbow strike from Shinhan.
Lancier is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shinhan to keep the fight standing.
Shinhan lands an elbow inside.
Lancier is trying to pull guard but Shinhan has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinhan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shinhan is pressed up against the cage. Lancier has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shinhan down to the mat. Shinhan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lancier throws a body punch but Shinhan moves out of range.
Lancier avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lancier lands a nice looking body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lancier.
Lancier cracks Shinhan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lancier checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shinhan wants to slow Lancier down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Shinhan tenderised Lancier's leg. Lancier is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lancier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shinhan moves away.

Lancier shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shinhan is trying to maintain the position but Lancier is very close to passing his half guard.

Lancier is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shinhan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lancier.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shinhan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lancier wants to control from the top but Shinhan keeps moving.
Lancier preventing the sweep.
Lancier trying to control but Shinhan is working from the bottom.
Lancier postures up.
Lancier trying to control but Shinhan is working from the bottom.
Shinhan has his hands on Lancier's head, controlling the position.
Lancier trying to control the position from guard on top but Shinhan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lancier tries to free his leg and advance position but Shinhan is retaining full guard.

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.
Shinhan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shinhan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shinhan trying to control the position here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lancier trying to control the position from guard on top but Shinhan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shinhan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shinhan throws a chopping leg kick but Lancier manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lancier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shinhan swivels and escapes.
Shinhan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shinhan throws out a leg kick but Lancier moves out of range and Shinhan only half commits.
Shinhan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lancier can pounce on him.
That kick from Shinhan tenderised Lancier's leg. Lancier is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lancier swings widly with a right hand
and Shinhan counters with a leg kick.
Lancier dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shinhan. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tien Shinhan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Shinhan cracks the inside of Lancier's front leg.
Shinhan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lancier works Shinhan's body with a nice hook.
Shinhan avoids the body shot from Lancier.
Lancier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Lancier looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lancier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shinhan is keeping the position for now.
Shinhan pulls Lancier in close to his closed guard and prevents Lancier from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shinhan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancier trying to control but Shinhan is working from the bottom.
Lancier sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancier wants to control from the top but Shinhan keeps moving.
Shinhan is trying to control the position but Lancier postures up.
Shinhan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Lancier drops back looking for a leg! Shinhan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shinhan manages to kick Lancier off! Lancier jumps back into Shinhan's guard.
Shinhan trying to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lancier avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lancier takes a swing at Shinhan's ribcage but misses.
Lancier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shinhan but Shinhan pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two 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.
Good work by Lancier as he checks the leg kick.
Lancier misses with a body shot.
Shinhan tries to score with a low kick but Lancier moves his leg out of the way.
Shinhan throws a low kick but Lancier moves out of range easily.
Lancier attempts a counter takedown but Shinhan avoids it well and moves away.
Lancier just misses with a punch to the body.
Shinhan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shinhan throws out a leg kick but Lancier moves out of range and Shinhan only half commits.
Lancier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shinhan was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancier.
Shinhan throws a leg kick but Lancier moved away.
Shinhan misses with a low kick.
Lancier half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shinhan tries to land a leg kick but Lancier saw it coming and moves away.
Lancier changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lancier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shinhan moves away.
Shinhan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lancier lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shinhan scoring well with a low kick there.
Lancier loads up on a big right hand but Shinhan slips the punch.
Lancier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shinhan manages to avoid it.
Chris Lancier is winning the standup battle so far.
Shinhan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancier. Shinhan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shinhan wants to land a leg kick but Lancier is out of range.
Lancier feinted with a counter takedown.
Shinhan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shinhan misses with a low kick.
Lancier misses with a hook. Shinhan ducked under it nicely.
Lancier shoots in for a takedown but Shinhan shows good takedown defense.
Shinhan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lancier.
Lancier smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lancier misses with a body shot.
Lancier is looking to chop away at Shinhan's legs.

Lancier shoots in and gets a takedown into Shinhan's guard.
Shinhan controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shinhan trying to control the position.
Lancier trying to control but Shinhan is working from the bottom.
Shinhan is adopting a defensive guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinhan is trying to control the position but Lancier postures up.
Lancier wants to control from the top but Shinhan keeps moving.
Lancier advances position into side control!
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You can see the frustration on Shinhan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Lancier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shinhan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lancier trying to control the action but Shinhan is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lancier looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shinhan is fending him off so far but Lancier persists. Nope, Shinhan circles away and we're back to standing.
Shinhan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shinhan throws a leg kick that misses.
Lancier moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lancier tries a low kick but Shinhan avoids it.
A low kick from Shinhan misses

and Lancier counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shinhan!
Shinhan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lancier's best efforts.
Shinhan keeping hold of Lancier's head, controlling as best he can.
Lancier prevents Shinhan from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shinhan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lancier is pushing down on Shinhan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shinhan is fighting to maintain full guard but Lancier has managed to sneak the leg through.

Lancier is working for a kimura but Shinhan is defending it quite comfortably.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shinhan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinhan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shinhan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lancier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lancier wants to control from the top but Shinhan keeps moving.
Lancier advances to half guard.

Lancier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shinhan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shinhan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lancier is looking to take a break and control but Shinhan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two 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.
Shinhan is trying to get back to full guard.

Lancier is trying to work for a kimura but Shinhan is defending well.
Shinhan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lancier uses his free foot to push down on Shinhan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shinhan.
Shinhan tries to lock up and control but Lancier gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shinhan is wriggling around trying to escape.

Lancier jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Shinhan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Chris Lancier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Lancier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shinhan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shinhan is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Shinhan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shinhan tries to buck Lancier off but Lancier is having none of it.

Lancier looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Lancier is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shinhan has escaped the position, nice work there.

Lancier tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shinhan wants to control but Lancier postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Lancier tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
I wouldn't like to be where Shinhan is right now.

Lancier thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shinhan is looking to reverse the position.
Lancier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shinhan can do to turn this around?
Lancier tries to advance to mount but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Lancier working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shinhan holds on to Lancier's head and controls the position momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Lancier showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lancier 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Lancier!
In his post fight interview, Chris Lancier gave a big smile as he said 'You were set to fail'.