PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heddy Lamaar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeeJay Request (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamaar kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pledge To Hedley Lamaar. Request is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dont Tell Me What to Play. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lamaar
vs
Request

180 cm
26
210 lbs
12 - 5 - 1

188 cm
24
214 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Heddy Lamaar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DeeJay Request!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Request looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamaar is just out of range.
Request misses with a hook.
DeeJay Request seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamaar is looking to slow Request down with leg kicks.
Request just misses with a punch to the body.
Request throws a series of punches but Lamaar moves out of range.
Request throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Request darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lamaar motions for Request to come forward. Lamaar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lamaar throws a body kick that misses.
Lamaar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lamaar blocks the body kick.
Lamaar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lamaar throws a push kick but Request slaps the foot to one side.
Lamaar throws out a leg kick but Request moves out of range and Lamaar only half commits.
Jab, jab by Request - just one landing.
Lamaar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Request cracks Lamaar with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Request throws a half hearted mid kick.
Request looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lamaar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Request is out of range and Lamaar settles back down.
Request checks the leg kick.
Lamaar lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Request misses with the combination.
Request throws a shot to the body.
Request blocks a low kick nicely.
Request blocks a low kick nicely.
Request throws a right and a left that both miss.
Request missing with a left hand there. Lamaar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lamaar throws a solid leg kick but Request takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lamaar.
Lamaar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Request ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Request swings for the body but Lamaar moves out of range.
A jab from Request misses.
Lamaar slips under a jab.
Lamaar throws a leg kick that misses.
Request ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Request throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lamaar on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lamaar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Request lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lamaar circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Request.
Request throws a looping overhand right but Lamaar ducks down to avoid it.
Lamaar wants to land a leg kick but Request is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lamaar.
Request looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamaar is just out of range.
Lamaar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lamaar looks for the body kick but Request saw that one coming.
Lamaar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Request is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lamaar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Request fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lamaar manages to avoid it.
Request lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lamaar misses with a leg kick.
Lamaar moves out of range as Request strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Request checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Request just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeeJay Request dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Lamaar misses with a low kick as Request jumps back.
Lamaar tries to move into range but Request moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lamaar wants to land a leg kick but Request is out of range.
Lamaar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Request drops Lamaar with a beautiful combination! Lamaar stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Request is looking for the KO!

It looks like Heddy Lamaar has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Request misses with a straight right.
A clash of legs there as Request blocks the low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Request there.
Lamaar throws a wild body kick that Request sees coming a mile off.
Lamaar throws the kick towards the body but Request avoids it.
Lamaar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Request throws out the jab.
Request thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lamaar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Request.
Lamaar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Request throws a hook to the side of Lamaar's head but Lamaar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lamaar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lamaar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lamaar throws a body kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Request takes a swing at Lamaar's ribcage but misses.
Request waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lamaar.
Lamaar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lamaar ducks under a wild hook from Request.
Lamaar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Request scores with a body shot.
Lamaar motions for Request to come forward. Lamaar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lamaar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Request is out of range and Lamaar settles back down.
Lamaar throws the kick towards the body but Request avoids it.
Lamaar has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lamaar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lamaar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lamaar slips a straight right by Request.
Lamaar avoids the body shot from Request.
The crowd cheers as Request lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lamaar doesn't seem phased though.
Request misses with a hook. Lamaar ducked under it nicely.
Lamaar throws a leg kick that misses.
Request has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Request swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Request misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Request finds it's way through Lamaar's defenses.
Request loads up on a big right hand but Lamaar slips the punch.
Request tries to bum rush Lamaar with a series of wild strikes but Lamaar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lamaar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Request throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Request throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Request throws a leg kick but Lamaar checks it.
Lamaar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Request checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lamaar misses with a low kick.
Lamaar checks a leg kick.
Lamaar scores with a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by Lamaar.
Lamaar throws and low kick but Request moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Request blocks a low kick nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Request blocks the leg kick.
Request ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lamaar moves away.
Request lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeeJay Request showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Heddy Lamaar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lamaar ducks under a wild hook from Request.
Request throws a lazy right hand but Lamaar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Request misses with a straight left.
Request thows a body shot but no joy.
Request throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeeJay Request seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Request throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lamaar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Request avoids a kick to the body.
Request throws out a loose jab but Lamaar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Request lands a really nice looking cross but Lamaar seems unphased.
Request misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lamaar.
Request thows a body shot but no joy.
Request jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Request blocks the body kick.
Request thows a body shot but no joy.
Request works the jab nicely.
Request throws a series of punches but Lamaar avoids them all with ease.
Lamaar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Request throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lamaar. That's going to slow Request down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamaar tries to land a leg kick but Request saw it coming and moves away.
Request throws the kick towards the body but Lamaar avoids it.
Lamaar misses with a leg kick.
Request digs a good body shot into Lamaar's ribs.
Lamaar throws a leg kick but Request sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lamaar might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A leg kick checked by Lamaar.
Request throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamaar throws and low kick but Request moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Request. That snapped Lamaar's head back.
Request throws a series of punches but Lamaar avoids them all with ease.
Request looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamaar is just out of range.
A punch combination from Request misses.
Request takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Request throws a jab when Lamaar was well out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lamaar.
Request misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lamaar.
Request throws the left hand but Lamaar avoids the punch easily.
Lamaar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamaar tries a low kick but Request avoids it.
Lamaar tries to work over Request's front leg with a kick but Request checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Request. Lamaar does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Request misses.
Lamaar slips a straight right by Request.
A bone on bone clash there as Request blocks the leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lamaar - that will leave a mark!
Request misses with an attempted mid kick.
Request swinging wildly here.
Lamaar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Request checks the leg kick.
Lamaar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lamaar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Request checks it well.
Request fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lamaar tries a low kick but Request avoids it.
Request looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lamaar avoids the body shot from Request.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DeeJay Request really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heddy Lamaar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lamaar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Request avoids a kick to the body.
Request thows a body shot but no joy.
Request moves out of range of the leg kick from Lamaar.
Request misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lamaar.
Request fails to land with a series of punches.
Request scores with a shot to the body.
Request fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Request is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lamaar.
Lamaar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lamaar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Request.
Lamaar ducks under a wild hook from Request.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Request looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamaar is just out of range.
Lamaar throws a leg kick but Request checks it.
Lamaar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Request looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Request misses its intended target.
Request is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lamaar slips under a jab from Request.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamaar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Request fails to land with a series of punches.
Lamaar misses with a low kick.
Request works Lamaar's body with a nice hook.
Request misses with a straight right.
Request misses with a straight left.
Lamaar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Request is out of range.
Lamaar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Request thows a body shot but no joy.
Request throws a shot from downtown. Lamaar moves away and avoids it.
Request just misses with a punch to the body.
Lamaar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lamaar throws a solid leg kick but Request takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lamaar.
Request looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamaar is just out of range.
Lamaar explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Request thows a body shot but no joy.
Request misses with a hook.

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.
Some bone on bone action there as Request checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Request throws a right hand that Lamaar ducks under and follows up with a left that Lamaar also avoids with ease.
Lamaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Request throws a jab when Lamaar was well out of range.
Request swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Request misses with the combination.
Request throws a hook but Lamaar avoids it easily.
Lamaar throws out a leg kick but Request moves out of range and Lamaar only half commits.
Request swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Request throws a looping overhand right but Lamaar ducks down to avoid it.
Lamaar finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lamaar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Request.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lamaar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lamaar misses with a low kick.
Lamaar bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lamaar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Request.
Lamaar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but DeeJay Request will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Heddy Lamaar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Lamaar misses with a low kick.
Request looks to land a right hand but Lamaar moved out of range.
Request misses with a wild body shot.
Request checks the leg kick nicely there.
Request tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lamaar was well out of range. Poor timing from Request.
Request tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Request as he checks the leg kick.
Request lands with a nice combination. Lamaar backs away looking to recover.
Lamaar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Request.
Request misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lamaar.
Lamaar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Request.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Request checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Request jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Request throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lamaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lamaar throws a low kick, looking for Request's leg but Request calmly moves out of range.
Lamaar is looking to score with low kicks.
Request is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lamaar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Request checks a low kick from Lamaar.
Lamaar tried to score with a low kick but Request checks it.
Lamaar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Request.
Good work by Request as he checks the leg kick.
Request cracks Lamaar with an open hand slap.
Lamaar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Request.
A bone on bone clash there as Request blocks the leg kick.
Lamaar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Request loads up on a big right hand but Lamaar slips the punch.
Request avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Request misses with a straight right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lamaar.
Request misses with a body shot.
Heddy Lamaar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Request swings for the body but Lamaar moves out of range.
Request throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lamaar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Request swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Request scores with a punch to the head.
DeeJay Request is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamaar tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Request is able to avoid easily.
Lamaar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lamaar misses with a leg kick.
Request misses with a body kick.
Request has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lamaar.
Request lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lamaar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Request ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lamaar moves away.
Lamaar wants to slow Request down by chopping away at his legs.
Request misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Lamaar.
Some bone on bone action there as Request checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Request fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lamaar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Request checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lamaar ducks under a wild hook from Request.
Request's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Request duly obliges.
Request swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Request throws a jab but it's blocked by Lamaar.

And that's the end of the fight!
DeeJay Request comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Request 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 44:50
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 44:50
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeeJay Request!