PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leon Lazard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and that guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Lazard
vs
guy

225 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
20
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leon Lazard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, that guy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lazard clinches up against the cage.

Lazard pulls guard effortlessly.
guy looking to sit in guard and control but Lazard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
guy looking for a sweep. Not yet guy, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
guy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lazard has passed into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
What's guy going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
guy wants to control but Lazard postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lazard wants to lay and pray for a moment but guy keeps working.
guy tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazard wants to lay and pray for a moment but guy keeps working.
Lazard taking a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
guy is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Lazard dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Horrible takedown by Lazard or perhaps it was just good defense by guy which made him look bad.
guy shoots in and drives through. Lazard sprawls well.
Lazard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but guy avoids it really well and circles away.
Lazard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Lazard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazard slips a jab and a cross from guy.
that guy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazard shoots and misses

and guy counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lazard's guard now.
Lazard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lazard 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.
guy postures up.
guy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
guy is breathing heavily.
guy trying to control but Lazard is working from the bottom.
guy passes Lazard's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazard trying to control from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lazard tries to clinch there but guy circles away.
guy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lazard manages to avoid it.
Lazard shoots in and drives through. guy sprawls well.
Lazard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from guy.
guy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lazard is trying hard to land a takedown here. guy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
guy shoots in looking for a takedown. Lazard tries to sprawl out of it but guy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lazard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lazard is trying hard to land a takedown here. guy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
guy tries to clinch but Lazard is having none of it.
guy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
guy avoids the body shot from Lazard.
guy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lazard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
guy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
guy throws a nice looking combination but Lazard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
guy throws a series of punches but Lazard moves out of range.
Lazard has his takedown stuffed
and guy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

that guy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

guy shoots for a double leg takedown but Lazard sprawls well. He's pushed guy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
guy misses with a two punch combination.
Lazard shoots in for a takedown but guy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lazard fails with the takedown.
Lazard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
guy stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Lazard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
guy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lazard.
guy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
guy leaves Lazard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lazard defending well as guy loads up on a big left hand.
Lazard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but guy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lazard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
guy looks for a takedown but Lazard sprawls well.
Lazard fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two 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.
Lazard looks for a takedown but guy sprawls well.
guy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lazard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
guy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lazard shoots in for a double leg but guy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
guy tries to bum rush Lazard with a series of wild strikes but Lazard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazard fails with the takedown.
guy throws a hook to the side of Lazard's head but Lazard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lazard fails with the takedown

and guy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lazard's guard.
guy is looking to work some ground and pound but Lazard has wrist control.
guy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lazard throws a nice elbow from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
guy wants to pass the guard but Lazard is keeping the position.
guy wants to get up but he can't break Lazard's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lazard working a defensive guard here.
guy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lazard is trying hard to land a takedown here. guy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lazard looks for a takedown but guy sprawls well.

And that's the end of the fight!
that guy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think guy 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... that guy!