PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaeq Lauzou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Syndey Nevil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nevil has chosen Silent Coming as his entrance music. Syndey Nevil is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lauzou
vs
Nevil

180 cm
22
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
179 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaeq Lauzou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Syndey Nevil!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lauzou uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch combination from Lauzou misses.
Nevil avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nevil avoids a kick to the body.
Nevil tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lauzou misses with a double jab.
Lauzou fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nevil.
Lauzou throws a nice looking combination but Nevil bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lauzou lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lauzou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lauzou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nevil tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lauzou cracks Nevil with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nevil is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lauzou.
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!
Lauzou lands a nice shot that snaps Nevil's head back.
Nevil takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lauzou looks to land a combination but Nevil avoids it well.
Lauzou misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nevil is looking to clinch but Lauzou is avoiding it.
Lauzou rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nevil moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nevil tries a head kick but it misses.
Jaeq Lauzou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nevil takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lauzou is breathing heavily.
Nevil throws a sloppy head kick and Lauzou moves out of range easily.
Lauzou lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lauzou scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nevil takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nevil throws a combination that misses
and Lauzou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lauzou with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lauzou misses with a series of wild punches.
Lauzou looks to land a right hand but Nevil moved out of range.

Nevil bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nevil content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauzou is not content to let Nevil control the position.
Nevil is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lauzou keeps Nevil under control for a moment.
Lauzou parries the strikes from Nevil easily there. Nevil is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lauzou to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevil trying to control the position but Lauzou is working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Nevil wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lauzou keeps working.

Nevil tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lauzou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four 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.
Lauzou misses with a few strikes there.
Nevil tries to clinch up but Lauzou circles away and keeps his distance.
Lauzou looks to land a right hand but Nevil moved out of range.
Lauzou blocks a head kick by Nevil.
Nevil throws a head kick but Lauzou moves out of range.
Nevil throws a nice looking combination but Lauzou bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lauzou throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nevil stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick misses from Nevil.
Lauzou misses with a head kick.
Nevil throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lauzou's head.

It looks like Jaeq Lauzou has been cut.
Lauzou tries to bum rush Nevil with a series of wild strikes but Nevil uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lauzou throws a right hand that Nevil ducks under and follows up with a left that Nevil also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Nevil.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lauzou connects with a solid leg kick.
Lauzou misses with a wild body shot.
Lauzou fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lauzou throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nevil.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaeq Lauzou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jaeq Lauzou's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lauzou lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lauzou scores with a three punch combo!
Nevil drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nevil checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nevil tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lauzou paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Nevil.
Nevil takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A left and a right from Lauzou both land. Nice combination.
Lauzou lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nevil backs up against the cage.
Lauzou looks to land a combination but Nevil avoids it well.
Jaeq Lauzou is winning the standup battle so far.
Lauzou catches Nevil with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice shot lands for Lauzou.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lauzou throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nevil throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lauzou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nevil throws a sloppy head kick
and Lauzou counters with a nice leg kick.
Nevil throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzou throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nevil.
Lauzou misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lauzou fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nevil.
Lauzou scores with a push kick.
Jaeq Lauzou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Lauzou misses.
Lauzou throws a right hand that Nevil ducks under and follows up with a left that Nevil also avoids with ease.
Nevil's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lauzou throws a nice looking combination but Nevil bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lauzou throws a combination. Nevil tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nevil avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Lauzou.
Lauzou throws a nice looking combination but Nevil bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lauzou lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lauzou.
Nevil takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lauzou scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nevil is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lauzou.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lauzou - that will leave a mark!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevil throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lauzou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lauzou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jaeq Lauzou is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nevil shoots in and drives through. Lauzou sprawls well.
Danga de danga de dang - Lauzou scores with a four punch combination!
Nevil shoots for a takedown but Lauzou saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nevil dodges the punch combination from Lauzou.
Nevil throws a nice looking combination but Lauzou bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lauzou is looking to chop away at Nevil's legs.
Nevil pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Nevil scores a takedown into full mount!
Nevil takes Lauzou's back.
Nevil struggling to keep hold of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nevil is looking for the choke from the back position but Lauzou is controlling his hands well.
Lauzou controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Lauzou wants to control his opponent's hands but Nevil gets his hands free.
Nevil is looking to control Lauzou but Lauzou is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lauzou breaks Nevil's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lauzou sitting in guard here, content to control.

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.
Nevil is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lauzou has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nevil is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nevil being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaeq Lauzou dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jaeq Lauzou's cut.
That's time! Lauzou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lauzou scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lauzou lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lauzou throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nevil counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lauzou scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lauzou lands a two punch combo.
Lauzou fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nevil takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nevil throws a sloppy head kick and Lauzou moves out of range easily.
Nevil with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lauzou counters with an outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lauzou throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lauzou misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nevil misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lauzou moves out of range of the body kick from Nevil.
Lauzou takes a swing at Nevil's ribcage but misses.
Lauzou throws a body kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lauzou lands with a shot to the body.
Nevil has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nevil shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nevil misses with a takedown attempt - Lauzou sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jaeq Lauzou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Syndey Nevil.
Nevil throws a right and a left that Lauzou avoids nicely.
Lauzou will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lauzou throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice takedown defense from Lauzou. No joy for Nevil on that attempt.
Nevil dodges the punch combination from Lauzou.
Nevil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lauzou throws a leg kick which misses Nevil's front leg but catches the back leg as Nevil tries to avoid it.
Nevil tries for a takedown but Lauzou sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Lauzou.
Lauzou scores with a jab to the body.
Lauzou stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauzou drops Nevil with a left right combo! Lauzou follows him down to the ground into side control.

Nevil is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nevil trying to remain calm as Lauzou controls from the top position.
Nevil is still in real trouble! Can Lauzou finish him?
Lauzou has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nevil seems to have recovered his senses.
Nevil manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lauzou's best efforts.
Nevil is trying to get back to full guard.
Lauzou content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevil has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lauzou is working away from the top position though.
Lauzou takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nevil is trying to get back to full guard.
Nevil is pressing down on Lauzou's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lauzou sitting in guard, not really doing much.

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.
Nevil is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lauzou controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lauzou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nevil can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nevil controls Lauzou momentarily but Lauzou frees himself.
Syndey Nevil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nevil being controlled here, momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaeq Lauzou showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lauzou, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaeq Lauzou!