PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Lazzarino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Hoffman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lazzarino
vs
Hoffman

180 cm
20
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

183 cm
24
172 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Lazzarino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman has a takedown stuffed.
Lazzarino tries to bum rush Hoffman with a series of wild strikes but Hoffman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoffman shoots for a takedown but Lazzarino saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hoffman tries for a takedown but Lazzarino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Luke Lazzarino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Hoffman.
Hoffman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lazzarino tries to clinch up but Hoffman circles away and keeps his distance.
Hoffman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lazzarino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Josh Hoffman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoffman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lazzarino throws out the jab.
Hoffman tries a head kick but it misses.
Lazzarino moves in looking to clinch but Hoffman pushes him off.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown but Lazzarino shows good takedown defense.
Lazzarino misses with the combination.
Lazzarino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lazzarino clinches.
Lazzarino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lazzarino missing with knees to the body.

Lazzarino breaks the clinch.
Lazzarino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoffman slips a jab and a cross from Lazzarino.
Lazzarino wants to clinch up but Hoffman keeps it at a distance.
Lazzarino throws a head kick that misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lazzarino tries to circle away but Hoffman has him pinned against the cage.

Hoffman pulls Lazzarino into guard.
Lazzarino wants to stand but Hoffman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lazzarino prevents Hoffman from getting back to his feet.
Hoffman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lazzarino wants to stand but Hoffman is controlling his posture from full guard.

Hoffman is looking for a triangle here but Lazzarino uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Lazzarino decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hoffman to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazzarino throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lazzarino throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Lazzarino misses.
No luck for Hoffman with that takedown attempt.
Lazzarino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Lazzarino gets the takedown into side control.

Lazzarino decides to stand back up. Lazzarino steps back and let's Hoffman get back to his feet.
Hoffman avoids the head kick by Lazzarino.
Lazzarino is breathing heavily.
Lazzarino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman misses with a body kick.
Lazzarino tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoffman wants to clinch up but Lazzarino keeps it at a distance.
Lazzarino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoffman.
Nice takedown defense from Hoffman. No joy for Lazzarino on that attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lazzarino cracks Hoffman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Some wild striking there from Lazzarino.
Hoffman scores with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Lazzarino dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lazzarino lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lazzarino.
Hoffman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lazzarino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hoffman drops his hands momentarily and Lazzarino takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lazzarino moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Hoffman is rocked!
Lazzarino misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lazzarino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lazzarino avoids the head kick by Hoffman.

Hoffman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hoffman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lazzarino tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lazzarino is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman tries to pull guard but Lazzarino forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Lazzarino manages to break the clinch.
Hoffman circles away from the clinch attempt.

Hoffman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hoffman showed some decent athleticism there.
Lazzarino is looking for a sweep. Hoffman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hoffman wants to control but Lazzarino is keeping him busy.
Hoffman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lazzarino kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lazzarino wants to sweep but Hoffman has passed to side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazzarino is trying to get back to half guard.

Hoffman stands up and beckons Lazzarino to his feet.
Lazzarino misses with a few strikes there.
Lazzarino goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoffman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lazzarino circles away.
Hoffman is breathing heavily.
Lazzarino connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hoffman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lazzarino swivels and escapes.
Luke Lazzarino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Hoffman.
Lazzarino lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lazzarino.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazzarino throws a head kick but Hoffman moves out of range.
Hoffman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lazzarino counters with a straight right hand.

Lazzarino closes the distance and clinches.
Lazzarino is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hoffman is defending well for now.
Lazzarino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoffman has Lazzarino pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lazzarino manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hoffman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hoffman tries to pull guard but Lazzarino forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Lazzarino breaks the clinch.
Lazzarino throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Lazzarino fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hoffman to the ground. Lazzarino is now in Hoffman's guard.
Lazzarino would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lazzarino decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hoffman, up you get!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lazzarino misses with a two punch combination.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lazzarino as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Hoffman. No joy for Lazzarino on that attempt.
Hoffman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lazzarino misses with a series of wild punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lazzarino tries to keep at a distance but Hoffman has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Lazzarino dominated that second round.
That's time! Lazzarino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.

Lazzarino moves into range and clinches up with Hoffman.
Lazzarino using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hoffman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lazzarino tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hoffman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lazzarino walks away with a smile on his face. Hoffman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Hoffman closes the distance and pushes Lazzarino back into the cage.
Lazzarino throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hoffman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lazzarino tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hoffman avoids it.

Hoffman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoffman shoots in but no luck this time.
Lazzarino keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Lazzarino misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman misses with a takedown attempt - Lazzarino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Luke Lazzarino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Hoffman.
Hoffman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lazzarino throws a head kick but Hoffman moves out of range.
Lazzarino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lazzarino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hoffman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Hoffman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lazzarino slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hoffman slips nicely into half guard.
Lazzarino is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Hoffman is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lazzarino regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lazzarino keeping full guard, as Hoffman tries to pass.
Hoffman trying to control the position from guard on top but Lazzarino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazzarino wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lazzarino can't keep his opponent in guard - Hoffman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hoffman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lazzarino trying to control here.
Lazzarino is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hoffman tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Luke Lazzarino overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lazzarino trying to control but Hoffman postures up.
Luke Lazzarino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Josh Hoffman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lazzarino throws a wild body kick that Hoffman sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from Lazzarino.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lazzarino misses with a double jab
and Hoffman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Josh Hoffman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoffman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lazzarino moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Josh Hoffman.
Well Lazzarino 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Lazzarino!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Luke Lazzarino made sure he mentioned (MFS) Macto Fight System , along with how happy he was to win his fight.