PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lex Layser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Friedlander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Friedlander has chosen Bring Me to Life as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Layser
vs
Friedlander

172 cm
25
153 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

177 cm
26
162 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lex Layser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Louis Friedlander !
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Friedlander looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Layser has managed to clinch.
Friedlander looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Friedlander lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Layser stalling in the clinch but Friedlander improves position.
Layser tries to pull guard but Friedlander won't allow it.
Friedlander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Friedlander is struggling to control the position.
Friedlander lands an elbow just above Layser 's eye.
Layser wants a takedown but no success here.
Friedlander misses with the head strike.

Layser gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Layser takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Friedlander looks like he's trying to stand up.
Layser is trying to control the action in half guard but Friedlander is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Layser working over Friedlander with some ground and pound. Friedlander looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friedlander is trying to stand.
Friedlander won't allow Layser to pass to mount.
Layser throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Layser definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Layser is working for a submission of some sort.

Layser is trying to work for a kimura but Friedlander is defending well.
Layser wants to pass to mount but Friedlander is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedlander tries to roll over but Layser keeps him under control.
Layser content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Layser prevents Friedlander from standing back up.
Layser works his way into side control.
Layser throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Friedlander wants to get back to his feet but Layser drags him back down.
Layser wants to control but Friedlander is keeping him busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Layser looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Friedlander is avoiding damage well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friedlander is trying to buck Layser off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Layser moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Layser trying to control the action but Friedlander is working from the bottom.
Layser prevents Friedlander from escaping the position.
Layser lands some shots froms side control.

Layser wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Friedlander , who protects the arm well.

Layser wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Friedlander , who protects the arm well.
Layser trying to control the position but Friedlander is working away.
Layser 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friedlander is trying to get back to his feet.

Layser is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Friedlander has escaped the position, nice work there.
Friedlander wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Layser goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Friedlander rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Layser's guard! Nice work there by Friedlander !
Friedlander trying to stand up but can't free himself from Layser's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Friedlander is looking to clinch but Layser is avoiding it.
Layser showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Friedlander .
Friedlander darts in trying to clinch
and Layser counters with a nice body shot.
Friedlander slaps away a takedown attempt from Layser, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Friedlander fails in his attempt to clinch.
Friedlander is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Layser with that takedown attempt.
Friedlander looks to clinch
and Layser connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Layser closes the distance and pushes Friedlander back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedlander lands a nice elbow.

Layser turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Layser manages to end up in side control.

Layser is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Friedlander has escaped the position, nice work there.
Friedlander wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Layser is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Friedlander has escaped the position, nice work there.
Layser prevents Friedlander from escaping the position.
Layser wants to control but Friedlander is keeping him busy.

Layser working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Layser trying to control the action but Friedlander is working from the bottom.
Friedlander is trying to buck Layser off.
Friedlander takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Friedlander tries to escape but Layser is in control.

Layser wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Friedlander , who protects the arm well.
Lex Layser overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Layser is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Friedlander knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Layser is trying to get an arm triangle but Friedlander is defending well.
Layser throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Friedlander tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Friedlander is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Layser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Friedlander keeps working.
Friedlander is trying to buck Layser off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Layser wants to control but Friedlander is keeping him busy.
The strikes coming from Layser are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Friedlander is trying to escape the position but Layser is controlling the position.
Layser prevents Friedlander from escaping the position.
Layser wants to control but Friedlander is keeping him busy.
Friedlander is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Layser wants to lay and pray for a moment but Friedlander keeps working.
Friedlander wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lex Layser dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Friedlander darts in and clinches Layser up against the cage.
Layser is looking to break free of the clinch but Friedlander has double underhooks.
Layser misses with a punch on the inside.
Layser is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Friedlander is defending well.
Friedlander throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laysers head.
Friedlander lands a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Friedlander - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Layser lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Layser tries to pull guard but Friedlander forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Friedlander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Layser can't break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Friedlander fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Layser throws a head punch that misses.
Friedlander misses with the head strike.
Friedlander lands a nice knee to the body.

Layser works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Our spies down at at The Seven Sins Grappling Academy inform us that Friedlander has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

The fighters are working up against the cage. Friedlander manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Layser blocks the elbow strike.
Layser swings wildly with an uppercut but Friedlander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Friedlander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Friedlander looking to stall.
Layser wants to break the clinch but can't.
Friedlander has a couple of punches blocked by Layser.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Layser being controlled against the cage.
Friedlander trying to land knees to the body.
Layser jumps guard but Friedlander turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lex Layser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Friedlander is looking to control Layser's arms but Layser gets an underhook and turns him. Now Friedlander has his back to the cage.
Layser blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Layser slowing the pace effectively.
Friedlander misses with a short punch on the inside.
Friedlander prevents the takedown attempt.
Friedlander lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Layser can't get the takedown.
Layser blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Layser blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Layser gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Friedlander regains guard.
Layser trying to control but Friedlander is working from the bottom.
Layser engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Layser looking to pass the guard.
Lex Layser is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Layser trying to control but Friedlander is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Lex Layser just wasn't active enough.

Friedlander rushes Layser and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friedlander tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Layser avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Layser.
Friedlander throws a punch but it's blocked by Layser.
Friedlander lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Friedlander is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Friedlander throws a head punch that misses.
Friedlander is trying to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Friedlander lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Louis Friedlander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Layser works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Louis Friedlander .
I think Layser has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

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