PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sid Lagove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Quadros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lagove comes to the cage accompanied by What you say. Quadros has chosen Pride Theme as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Lagove
vs
Quadros

193 cm
28
210 lbs
19 - 11 - 1

194 cm
22
220 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

-OVERDOSE Factory-

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Sid Lagove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stephen Quadros!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quadros lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lagove's sensitive parts.
Quadros throws a low kick but Lagove avoids it.

Quadros clinches up with Lagove and pushes him back against the cage.
Lagove is working for takedown but Quadros is calmly controlling the position for now.
Quadros throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Lagove has hold of one of Quadros's legs. Quadros is fighting the takedown attempt but Lagove gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lagove scoring with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quadros managing to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lagove wants to control from the top but Quadros keeps moving.
Lagove postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Quadros looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lagove is one step ahead there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Quadros can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lagove scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagove working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lagove postures up in Quadros's guard and throws a big left but Quadros blocks it.
Lagove is in close to Quadros's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lagove is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lagove has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lagove is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lagove wants to control from the top but Quadros keeps moving.
Lagove throwing strikes from guard but Quadros blocks nicely.
Quadros looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Quadros is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Quadros wants to stand up but Lagove is controlling him.
Lagove postures up in Quadros's guard and throws a big left but Quadros blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quadros is looking to stand up but Lagove isn't so interested in that idea.
Quadros working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lagove.
Quadros has control of Lagove's left arm, preventing Lagove from doing any damage.
Quadros working a defensive guard here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Stephen Quadros wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lagove checks a leg kick.
Stephen Quadros is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Quadros, right into the meat.
Stephen Quadros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Lagove checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lagove throws a shot to the body.
Lagove throws the left hand but Quadros avoids the punch easily.
Lagove tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quadros paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Lagove.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quadros pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lagove is out of range and Quadros settles back down.
Quadros cracks the inside of Lagove's front leg.
Quadros looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Quadros takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Quadros misses.
Quadros misses with a hook.

Lagove throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Quadros tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lagove is in Quadros's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quadros preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Quadros has control of Lagove's left arm, preventing Lagove from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lagove throwing strikes but missing.
Quadros is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lagove is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagove trying to control but Quadros postures up.
Quadros blocks the strikes from Lagove.
Lagove works his way to full guard. Good work.

Lagove working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quadros doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Quadros manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Quadros really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lagove. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Quadros trying to control the position from guard on top but Lagove is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lagove looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lagove wants to sweep here but Quadros controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Quadros trying to control but Lagove is working from the bottom.

Lagove working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quadros doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Quadros manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sid Lagove 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.

An inside leg kick from Quadros misses.

Lagove closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Quadros quickly recovers to half guard.
Lagove slips a nice elbow through Quadros's hands, connecting with Quadros's forehead.
Lagove is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Lagove is working for a submission of some sort.
Lagove throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Quadros is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lagove's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lagove's back!
Lagove rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lagove wants to control but Quadros is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quadros prevents Lagove from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lagove looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Quadros is looking to take a break and control but Lagove is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lagove is looking for a sweep. Quadros is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Lagove is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Quadros pulls his head out easily.
Quadros is controlling the pace.

Quadros stands up out of the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quadros throws a chopping leg kick but Lagove manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lagove looks to score with a jab to the body but Quadros is just out of range.
Quadros lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lagove takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Quadros tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Quadros tries to close the distance and clinch but Lagove swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lagove. Quadros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lagove fails with the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lagove tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Quadros paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Quadros is looking to slow Lagove down with leg kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagove checks a leg kick.
Quadros lands a head kick!
A bone on bone clash there as Lagove blocks the leg kick.
Quadros listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Lagove dives in and scores a takedown into Quadros's guard.
Quadros looking for a sweep. Not yet Quadros, not yet.

Lagove drops back looking for a leg! Quadros is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Quadros manages to kick Lagove off! Lagove jumps back into Quadros's guard.
Quadros working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lagove.
Lagove throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Quadros works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lagove postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Quadros is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lagove has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Quadros after a bit of a struggle.
Lagove drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sid Lagove. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lagove tries a body shot but Quadros blocks it.
Lagove tries for a takedown. No joy.
Quadros unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lagove takes an elbow to the forehead.
Quadros scores with a shoulder strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quadros throws an elbow that misses.
Lagove is trying to drag Quadros to the mat but Quadros just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Quadros prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sid Lagove will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.

Quadros cracks the inside of Lagove's front leg.
Quadros connects with a body shot.
Quadros tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lagove paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lagove tries for a takedown but Quadros sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lagove.
Quadros can't do much from the bottom here.
Quadros is trying to improve his position.
Lagove in side control, throwing shots but Quadros defends.

Lagove working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lagove creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quadros is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lagove connects with a decent elbow.
Lagove wants to lay and pray for a moment but Quadros keeps working.
Lagove in side control, throwing shots but Quadros defends.
Sloppy strikes there by Lagove.
Quadros is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Quadros's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Quadros tries to escape but Lagove is in control.
Quadros is trying to improve his position.
Lagove misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Quadros is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lagove off and has taken his back!
Quadros keeps control of the position easily here as Lagove tries to buck him off.
Lagove rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sid Lagove is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lagove has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Quadros is working away from the top position though.
Lagove moves into full guard.
Stephen Quadros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Quadros postures up in Lagove's guard and throws a big left but Lagove blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quadros trying to control but Lagove is working from the bottom.
Lagove working a defensive guard here.
Quadros passes into half guard.
Quadros prevents Lagove from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagove trying to control from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Sid Lagove just wasn't active enough.
Quadros throws a leg kick but Lagove checks it.

Lagove drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Quadros is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lagove off and has taken his back!
Lagove rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagove keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lagove keeping hold of Quadros's head, controlling as best he can.
Quadros throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lagove is staying active underneath Quadros, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Quadros is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quadros thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lagove's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Quadros is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lagove punching from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sid Lagove.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lagove, 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sid Lagove!
Sid Lagove thanked the fans post fight for their support.