PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Migz Lizardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gareth Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lizardo comes to the cage accompanied by Remember the name. Migz Lizardo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lizardo
vs
Edwards

195 cm
25
225 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

193 cm
25
253 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Migz Lizardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gareth Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lizardo defends it nicely.
Lizardo looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Sloppy strikes from Edwards. Those never looked like landing.
A nice combination there by Lizardo.
Lizardo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lizardo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Edwards closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lizardo circles away.
Lizardo motions for Edwards to come forward. Lizardo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Lizardo misses the target.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lizardo but Lizardo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Migz Lizardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gareth Edwards.
Edwards shoots in looking for a takedown but Lizardo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Edwards's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Edwards closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lizardo did well to prevent Edwards getting side control.

Edwards is trying to work for a kimura but Lizardo is defending well.
Lizardo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Edwards on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Edwards is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lizardo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Edwards.
Edwards keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Edwards is trying for a kimura here. Lizardo looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Edwards wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gareth Edwards!
Gareth Edwards decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.