PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Notis Sfaryianakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fox Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lao has chosen Terminator T-800 Song as his entrance music. Fox Lao has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Notis Sfaryianakis's chin.

Sfaryianakis
vs
Lao

195 cm
21
284 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

198 cm
28
262 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Notis Sfaryianakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fox Lao!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sfaryianakis jabs Lao right on the nose. Lao blinks but takes it well.
Lao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lao wants it to stay on the feet.
Sfaryianakis digs a good hook to Lao's body.
Sfaryianakis shoots in for a double leg but Lao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sfaryianakis misses with the combination.
Sfaryianakis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lao checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sfaryianakis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lao leaves Sfaryianakis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Notis Sfaryianakis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Lao misses.
Lao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

It looks like Notis Sfaryianakis has been cut.
Notis Sfaryianakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lao stuffs the takedown.
Sfaryianakis wants to clinch up but Lao keeps it at a distance.
Sfaryianakis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sfaryianakis shoots in looking for a takedown. Lao tries to sprawl out of it but Sfaryianakis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sfaryianakis is looking to clinch.
Sfaryianakis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sfaryianakis misses with a series of wild punches.
Sfaryianakis misses with a takedown attempt - Lao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sfaryianakis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sfaryianakis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sfaryianakis throws a series of punches but Lao avoids them all with ease.
Lao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sfaryianakis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sfaryianakis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lao looks to land a right hand but Sfaryianakis moved out of range.
Lao lands the left hand.
Sfaryianakis moves away from the strike by Lao.
Sfaryianakis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lao.
Sfaryianakis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lao sprawls well. Lao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sfaryianakis gets slowly back to his feet.
Lao throws a sloppy head kick and Sfaryianakis moves out of range easily.
Sfaryianakis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sfaryianakis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lao crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sfaryianakis - the referee stops the clock and Lao gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sfaryianakis. Lao manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lao looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sfaryianakis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lao takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lao takes one to the side of the head.
Sfaryianakis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sfaryianakis scores with a spinning back kick!

Sfaryianakis moves into range and clinches up with Lao.
Sfaryianakis is pushing Lao up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lao jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sfaryianakis walks away with a smile on his face. Lao gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sfaryianakis lands a jab to Lao's midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sfaryianakis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A right-left combo lands from Sfaryianakis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sfaryianakis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sfaryianakis dives in and grabs Lao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lao pushes down on Sfaryianakis's head and hops out.
Sfaryianakis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sfaryianakis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sfaryianakis doesn't manage to clinch there - Lao circles away.
Sfaryianakis feints a jab promting Lao to slip. Sfaryianakis then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lao slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lao slips a jab and a cross from Sfaryianakis.
Sfaryianakis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sfaryianakis scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lao takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sfaryianakis connects with a solid leg kick.
Sfaryianakis misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Notis Sfaryianakis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Notis Sfaryianakis's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Sfaryianakis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lao but Lao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sfaryianakis lands a nice shot to the body.
Sfaryianakis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown by Sfaryianakis or perhaps it was just good defense by Lao which made him look bad.
Sfaryianakis takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sfaryianakis is looking to wear down Lao with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sfaryianakis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lao backs up against the cage.
Notis Sfaryianakis is winning the standup battle so far.
Sfaryianakis tries for a takedown but Lao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Notis Sfaryianakis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sfaryianakis wants to clinch.
Lao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sfaryianakis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A combination from Sfaryianakis does no damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sfaryianakis.
Sfaryianakis scores with a one two! Lao had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lao circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sfaryianakis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sfaryianakis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sfaryianakis throws a nice looking combination but Lao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Sfaryianakis misses.
Sfaryianakis misses with a wild combination.
Lao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sfaryianakis lands a jab-cross combination.
Sfaryianakis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lao can do to turn this around?
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!
Sfaryianakis moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lao slips a jab and a cross from Sfaryianakis.
Sfaryianakis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lao swivels and escapes.

Sfaryianakis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sfaryianakis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lao jumps guard but Sfaryianakis stands there with Lao around his waist. Lao gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lao tries to pull guard but Sfaryianakis won't allow it.

Sfaryianakis breaks from the clinch.
Sfaryianakis lands with a nice combination. Lao backs away looking to recover.
Sfaryianakis is looking to slow Lao down with leg kicks.
Sfaryianakis tries to work over Lao's front leg with a kick but Lao checks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sfaryianakis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sfaryianakis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lao back to the cage. Sfaryianakis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sfaryianakis is working the combinations to good effect here.
Lao keeps the fight on the outside.
Sfaryianakis lands a nice hook to Lao's body. Lao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sfaryianakis works over Lao's head and body with a nice combination.
Sfaryianakis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lao's sensitive parts.
Sfaryianakis misses with a kick to the body.
Sfaryianakis throws a push kick but Lao slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circling - Lao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sfaryianakis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sfaryianakis throws a head kick that misses
and Lao counters with a nice body kick.
Sfaryianakis throws a one two combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sfaryianakis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lao takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sfaryianakis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A low kick from Sfaryianakis misses
enabling Lao to counter with a crisp jab.
Sfaryianakis looks to land a body kick but Lao moved away.
Sfaryianakis lands a nice looking body shot.
Sfaryianakis throws a series of punches but Lao moves out of range.
Lao stuffs the takedown attempt from Sfaryianakis. Sfaryianakis gets slowly back to his feet.
Lao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sfaryianakis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lao eats them both and turns towards Sfaryianakis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lao might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sfaryianakis tries to clinch but Lao is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Notis Sfaryianakis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Notis Sfaryianakis's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Sfaryianakis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lao back to the cage. Sfaryianakis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lao throws out a loose jab but Sfaryianakis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sfaryianakis tries to close the distance and clinch but Lao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lao shoots for a double leg takedown but Sfaryianakis sprawls well. He's pushed Lao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sfaryianakis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sfaryianakis throws a series of punches but Lao avoids them all with ease.
Sfaryianakis tries to clinch there but Lao circles away.
Sfaryianakis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sfaryianakis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sfaryianakis.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sfaryianakis throws a sloppy head kick and Lao moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Sfaryianakis. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Sfaryianakis.
Sfaryianakis shoots in but Lao avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lao is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sfaryianakis.
A punch combination from Sfaryianakis misses.
Lao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Sfaryianakis with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lao.
Sfaryianakis blocks a head kick by Lao.
Lao moves out of range of the body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sfaryianakis throws the kick towards the body but Lao avoids it.
Sfaryianakis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sfaryianakis!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sfaryianakis is defended easily by Lao.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Notis Sfaryianakis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sfaryianakis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sfaryianakis displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sfaryianakis doesn't manage to clinch there - Lao circles away.
Sfaryianakis closes the distance and clinches up with Lao, looking for a takedown. Sfaryianakis pushes Lao against the cage but Lao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lao throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sfaryianakis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lao sprawls well. Lao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sfaryianakis gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sfaryianakis tries to clinch up.
Sfaryianakis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lao defends it nicely.
Lao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sfaryianakis swivels and escapes.
Sfaryianakis lands a right hook to the body.
Notis Sfaryianakis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sfaryianakis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fox Lao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sfaryianakis.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sfaryianakis!
Lao has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sfaryianakis.
Notis Sfaryianakis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sfaryianakis lands with a nice combination. Lao backs away looking to recover.
Lao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sfaryianakis. Sfaryianakis obviously looking to wear him down.
Lao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sfaryianakis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sfaryianakis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sfaryianakis wants to clinch up but Lao keeps it at a distance.
A left and a right from Sfaryianakis both land. Nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Sfaryianakis clinches with his opponent.
Sfaryianakis blocks the elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Notis Sfaryianakis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sfaryianakis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Notis Sfaryianakis!