PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Yeung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miroslav Lazanski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yeung's entrance music is Fluffy. A fine choice. Miroslav Lazanski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Yeung
vs
Lazanski

175 cm
21
144 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

173 cm
20
143 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derrick Yeung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miroslav Lazanski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yeung works the jab nicely.
Lazanski drops his hands momentarily and Yeung takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yeung punishes Lazanski's body with a nice straight punch.
Yeung lands with a hook. Lazanski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yeung displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lazanski.
Yeung displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lazanski.
Derrick Yeung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lazanski closes the distance and clinches up with Yeung, looking for a takedown. Lazanski pushes Yeung against the cage but Yeung circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Derrick Yeung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miroslav Lazanski.

Yeung tries to sprawl but Lazanski drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Yeung has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lazanski is working away from the top position though.
Lazanski prevents Yeung from standing back up.
Yeung moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazanski wants to control from the top but Yeung keeps moving.
Lazanski is looking to work some ground and pound but Yeung has wrist control.
Lazanski scoring with some ground and pound.
Lazanski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yeung looking to control.
Lazanski postures up and lands a big shot to Yeung's brow.
Yeung is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lazanski is controlling him.
Lazanski postures up in Yeung's guard and throws a big left but Yeung blocks it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Yeung is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lazanski defends well.
Yeung is trying to keep Lazanski in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lazanski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lazanski throwing strikes from guard but Yeung blocks nicely.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lazanski.
Lazanski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yeung throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yeung throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lazanski.
A punch combination from Yeung misses.
Nice shot by Yeung.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeung shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lazanski eats them both and turns towards Yeung to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Yeung throws a series of punches but Lazanski avoids them all with ease.
Lazanski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yeung.

Lazanski clinches with his opponent.

Lazanski turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lazanski has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lazanski avoids the attempt from Yeung to control.
Yeung can't escape the position.
Yeung tries to lock up and control but Lazanski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lazanski scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Yeung?
A nice elbow there by Lazanski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazanski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lazanski throwing strikes here but Yeung is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lazanski scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Yeung?
Yeung working to try and regain half guard.
Lazanski looking to finish Yeung with some ground and pound. This is bad for Yeung!
Lazanski is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Yeung can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lazanski lands a heavy elbow.

Lazanski looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lazanski throwing strikes but Yeung recovers to half guard. A much better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Miroslav Lazanski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lazanski misses with a hook. Yeung ducked under it nicely.
Yeung throws a right and a left that both miss.
Derrick Yeung is winning the standup battle so far.
Yeung connects with a body shot.
Lazanski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lazanski shoots in and drives through. Yeung sprawls well.
Lazanski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lazanski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yeung.
Lazanski tries to clinch there but Yeung circles away.
Derrick Yeung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazanski dodges the punch combination from Yeung.
Lazanski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yeung lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lazanski backs up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazanski dodges the punch combination from Yeung.
Yeung shoots in but Lazanski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lazanski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Derrick Yeung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miroslav Lazanski.
Yeung misses with a double jab.
Yeung swinging wildly here.
Lazanski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yeung throws a shot to the body.
Yeung throws a right and a left that Lazanski avoids nicely.
Yeung lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lazanski circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazanski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yeung sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yeung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lazanski moves away.
Jab, jab by Yeung - just one landing.
Lazanski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yeung throws a hook to the side of Lazanski's head but Lazanski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yeung throws a series of strikes that have Lazanski backpedaling.
Yeung displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lazanski.
Yeung falls off balance throwing a combination

and Lazanski counters with a takedown into side control.
Lazanski scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Yeung to see if he's OK.

Lazanski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lazanski fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazanski takes a little break here. Yeung wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lazanski wants to control but Yeung is keeping him busy.
Lazanski lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lazanski connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Yeung some visible discomfort.

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.
Lazanski working the head with strikes.
Yeung pushes Lazanski away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lazanski gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Yeung manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lazanski's best efforts.
Lazanski wants to control but Yeung is keeping him busy.

Yeung is defending against the submission attempts here by Lazanski.
Lazanski is taking a breather. Yeung says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lazanski trying to control the action but Yeung is working from the bottom.
Yeung pushes Lazanski off looking to stand but Lazanski dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derrick Yeung dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Lazanski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yeung napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lazanski fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Yeung manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Yeung scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lazanski pushes Yeung off looking to stand but Yeung dives back in and keeps control.
Yeung is looking to stall here but Lazanski recovers full guard.
Yeung is standing up over Lazanski. Lazanski looks to escape but Yeung dives into side control.
Yeung landing a few strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeung wants to control for a moment but Lazanski uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Yeung stops Lazanski from getting back to his feet.

Yeung stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lazanski to get to his feet.
Yeung swinging wildly here.
Lazanski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yeung.
Lazanski shoots for a double leg takedown but Yeung sprawls well. He's pushed Lazanski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lazanski shoots for a double leg takedown but Yeung sprawls well. He's pushed Lazanski's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yeung throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazanski dodges the punch combination from Yeung.
Yeung lands an overhand right.
Yeung misses with a two punch combination.
Yeung throws a series of punches but Lazanski moves out of range.
Yeung misses with a double jab.
Lazanski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Derrick Yeung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miroslav Lazanski.
Yeung throws a left and a right that both miss

and Lazanski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yeung working a defensive guard here.
Lazanski works over Yeung with some ground and pound from guard.
Lazanski postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazanski throws a big elbow that misses.
Lazanski stops Yeung from standing up.
Miroslav Lazanski has got the better of the ground game so far.

Lazanski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lazanski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Yeung is looking to stand up but Lazanski isn't so interested in that idea.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lazanski shoots in for a takedown but Yeung shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yeung misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Yeung misses.
Lazanski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Yeung.
Yeung fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lazanski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yeung connects with a single shot there.
Lazanski shoots in for a takedown but Yeung shows good takedown defense.
Yeung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lazanski can do to turn this around?
A jab from Lazanski misses.
Lazanski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yeung defends well and Lazanski ends up having to push Yeung into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lazanski is looking for a takedown.

Yeung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lazanski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Yeung. Those never looked like landing.
A jab lands there for Yeung.

Yeung closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yeung stops Lazanski from getting back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derrick Yeung showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yeung 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick Yeung!
A relieved looking Derrick Yeung thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.