PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Spencer Lamoureux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCracken has chosen Rebels Song - Come out and Fight as his entrance music. Conor McCracken has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lamoureux
vs
McCracken

164 cm
23
146 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

177 cm
24
155 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Spencer Lamoureux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Conor McCracken!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCracken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCracken drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lamoureux defends it well.
McCracken misses with a jab to the body
and Lamoureux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCracken avoids the body shot from Lamoureux.
McCracken drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lamoureux defends it well.
Lamoureux misses with a right hand

and McCracken counters with a shoot takedown. Lamoureux fights it but they end up in guard.
McCracken trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lamoureux looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCracken is one step ahead there.
McCracken stays in close to Lamoureux's body and controls the position.
It looks like McCracken might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCracken loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McCracken loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lamoureux is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken advances to half guard.

McCracken is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McCracken wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lamoureux keeps working.
McCracken frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

McCracken working for a submission but Lamoureux is keeping him at bay.

McCracken has control of Lamoureux's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lamoureux regains control of the situation pretty easily.
McCracken has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McCracken throwing strikes here but Lamoureux is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamoureux is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McCracken looking to control but Lamoureux is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lamoureux tries to hold on but McCracken postures up.
McCracken content just to control the position here.
McCracken cracks Lamoureux with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

It looks like Spencer Lamoureux has been cut.

McCracken jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lamoureux manages to avoid the submission attempt.
McCracken trying to control the action but Lamoureux is working from the bottom.
Lamoureux is trying to control McCracken's posture but McCracken avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken tries to advance position but instead Lamoureux slips a leg back in to half guard.
McCracken has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McCracken controlling from the full mount.
McCracken throws some wild stikes that Lamoureux manages to avoid easily.
McCracken looking to control but Lamoureux is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCracken controlling the pace for now.
Lamoureux is looking to get to half guard.
McCracken punching from mount but Lamoureux doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lamoureux tries to hold on but McCracken pushes him away.
McCracken can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lamoureux is looking to escape.
Lamoureux might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

McCracken with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lamoureux is squirming around, avoiding McCracken's attempts to control the action.
McCracken connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conor McCracken dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spencer Lamoureux's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lamoureux misses with a looping right.
McCracken throws a body punch but Lamoureux moves out of range.
It looked like Lamoureux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from McCracken misses.
McCracken goes for a double leg but Lamoureux avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lamoureux continues to drive forward.
McCracken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lamoureux swings for the body but McCracken moves out of range.
Lamoureux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCracken.
McCracken staying out of range there.
Spencer Lamoureux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamoureux connects with the punch.
Good work by Lamoureux as he checks the leg kick.
Lamoureux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCracken changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McCracken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamoureux avoids the head kick by McCracken.
An inside leg kick lands from McCracken.
Lamoureux misses with a body shot.
McCracken walks into a left hand.
McCracken ducks under a wild hook from Lamoureux.
McCracken is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
McCracken walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCracken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lamoureux manages to avoid it.
Lamoureux is looking for a counter combo.

McCracken drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lamoureux keeping moving, preventing McCracken from controlling successfully.

McCracken 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.
Lamoureux keeping full guard, as McCracken tries to pass.
McCracken trying to control but Lamoureux is working from the bottom.
McCracken prevents Lamoureux from getting back to his feet.
Conor McCracken has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCracken trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamoureux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamoureux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McCracken manages to get himself to full guard.

McCracken keeping full guard, as Lamoureux tries to pass.

Lamoureux gets to his feet. McCracken looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lamoureux throws a jab when McCracken was well out of range.
McCracken changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McCracken with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Lamoureux misses its intended target.
Lamoureux looks to score with a jab to the body but McCracken is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from McCracken.
Lamoureux throws an ugly left hook that misses

and McCracken counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lamoureux!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCracken trying to control the action but Lamoureux is working from the bottom.

McCracken is trying to get an arm triangle but Lamoureux is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamoureux is looking to regain half guard here but McCracken keeps moving and retains side control.
McCracken throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
McCracken working away.

McCracken looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McCracken laying and praying for a moment but Lamoureux takes advantage and regains half guard.
Lamoureux is looking for a sweep. McCracken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four 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.
McCracken wants to free his trapped foot but Lamoureux is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McCracken trying to control the action but Lamoureux is working from the bottom.
McCracken not doing much here.
McCracken wants to control but Lamoureux is keeping him busy.
McCracken is pressing down on Lamoureux's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lamoureux is holding on for now.
McCracken is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Spencer Lamoureux will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Spencer Lamoureux's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

McCracken shoots in but Lamoureux avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lamoureux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good leg kick by McCracken there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McCracken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamoureux.
Spencer Lamoureux is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from McCracken misses its intended target.
McCracken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lamoureux.
Lamoureux throws a looping overhand right but McCracken ducks down to avoid it.
McCracken drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lamoureux defends it well.
A big left from Lamoureux misses.
McCracken tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lamoureux is able to avoid easily.
Lamoureux misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamoureux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCracken moves away.
McCracken throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lamoureux.
McCracken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamoureux.
Lamoureux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lamoureux looks to land a right hand but McCracken moved out of range.
McCracken is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McCracken takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lamoureux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCracken.
Lamoureux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCracken.
Lamoureux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCracken changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McCracken throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lamoureux stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lamoureux wants it to stay on the feet.
Lamoureux swings for the body but McCracken moves out of range.
McCracken connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lamoureux momentarily.

McCracken closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lamoureux did well to prevent McCracken getting side control.
Lamoureux looks like he's trying to stand up.

McCracken is trying to work for a kimura but Lamoureux is defending well.
Lamoureux pushes McCracken off looking to stand but McCracken dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCracken tries to pass to full mount but Lamoureux defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCracken wants to control but Lamoureux is keeping him busy.

McCracken is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

McCracken is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lamoureux defends it well.
Lamoureux is not content to let McCracken control the position.
McCracken tries to pass to full mount but Lamoureux defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamoureux regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McCracken.

McCracken 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.
McCracken trying to control but Lamoureux is working from the bottom.
McCracken tries to free his leg and advance position but Lamoureux is retaining full guard.
Lamoureux trying to keep a closed guard but McCracken is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
McCracken wants to pass the guard but Lamoureux is keeping the position.

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.
Lamoureux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McCracken closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lamoureux circles away.
Spencer Lamoureux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McCracken.
Lamoureux blocks a jab.

Lamoureux gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McCracken to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lamoureux can't keep his opponent in guard - McCracken advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lamoureux wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lamoureux manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McCracken is pushing down on Lamoureux's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lamoureux is fighting to maintain full guard but McCracken has managed to sneak the leg through.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Conor McCracken.
I think McCracken has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor McCracken!
Conor McCracken seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.