PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Frankenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Lazada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lazada comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Been Thru the Storm - The Roots feat. Stevie Wonder kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Doctor Frankenstein has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Frankenstein
vs
Lazada

190 cm
24
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
19
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Doctor Frankenstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gabriel Lazada !
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazada dives in and grabs Frankenstein's left leg, looking for a takedown. Frankenstein pushes down on Lazada 's head and hops out.

Frankenstein forces Lazada back against the ropes and clinches.
Frankenstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Lazada controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Frankenstein's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Lazada jumps guard and drags Frankenstein to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Frankenstein throws a strike but Lazada rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Frankenstein is working an open guard so Lazada takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Frankenstein throws a head kick that Lazada semi-blocks.

It looks like Gabriel Lazada has been cut.

Lazada rushes Frankenstein and presses him up against the ropes.
Frankenstein has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lazada told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Lazada is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lazada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Lazada is trying to force a seperation but Frankenstein has the dominant position.
Frankenstein tries to circle away but Lazada has him pinned against the ropes.
Lazada is stalling here.
Lazada keeps control of Frankenstein as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lazada has Frankenstein pressed against the ropes, preventing Frankenstein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazada connects with a nasty looking knee right to Frankenstein's face.

It looks like Doctor Frankenstein has been cut.

Lazada decides to pull guard.

Frankenstein postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lazada is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Frankenstein, into his guard.

Frankenstein is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lazada passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.

Lazada decides to return to a standing position.
Frankenstein shoots in for a double leg but Lazada sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Lazada closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Frankenstein misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frankenstein fails to pull guard.
Frankenstein wants to break free but Lazada has control.

Lazada ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lazada no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lazada manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frankenstein manages to get himself to full guard.

Frankenstein is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Lazada stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Frankenstein misses with a takedown attempt - Lazada sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doctor Frankenstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frankenstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Lazada there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lazada throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lazada keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lazada fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lazada moves into range and clinches up with Frankenstein.
Frankenstein fails to pull guard.
Lazada holding his opponent close, against the ropes.

Lazada pulls guard.
Frankenstein being controlled here momentarily.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lazada pushes Frankenstein off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazada looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Frankenstein is fending him off so far but Lazada persists. Nope, Frankenstein circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lazada .

Lazada clinches with his opponent.
Frankenstein wants to break free but Lazada has control.

Lazada breaks from the clinch.

Lazada clinches up with Frankenstein and pushes him back against the ropes.

Lazada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frankenstein dives in and grabs Lazada 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lazada pushes down on Frankenstein's head and hops out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Lazada .
Lazada shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Lazada moves into the clinch.
Lazada landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lazada tries for a takedown but Frankenstein manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Lazada dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Lazada closes the distance and clinches.
Frankenstein is trying to pull guard but Lazada turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Lazada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Frankenstein wants to break free but Lazada has control.
Frankenstein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Frankenstein manages to break the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Frankenstein.
Lazada misses with a takedown attempt - Frankenstein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Frankenstein appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Lazada gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lazada takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lazada struggles to land a body shot inside as Frankenstein controls his hands.
Lazada is breathing heavily.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lazada - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Frankenstein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazada on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Frankenstein pulls guard successfully.
Lazada chips away with some ground and pound.
Frankenstein knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lazada on the ground.
Lazada connects with a couple of short punches.
Lazada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frankenstein wants to stand up but Lazada is controlling him.

Lazada stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Frankenstein shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lazada as he jumps to the side.
Lazada throws a front kick that sends Frankenstein stumbling back into the ropes.

Lazada has closed the distance and engaged Frankenstein in a clinch.

Lazada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazada lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Lazada has taken the fight to the clinch.

Lazada successfully pulls guard.
Lazada is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Lazada postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Frankenstein to stand up.

Lazada clinches up with Frankenstein and pushes him back against the ropes.
A knee to the head by Lazada .

Lazada pulls Frankenstein into guard.

Lazada is scooting his butt against the ropes and has managed to get back to his feet. Frankenstein presses him back against the ropes, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Lazada with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lazada holding his opponent close, against the ropes.

Lazada 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lazada clinches with his opponent.
Lazada should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lazada is trying to pull guard but Frankenstein turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Frankenstein tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doctor Frankenstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lazada decides to pull guard.
Frankenstein wants to get up but he can't break Lazada 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lazada manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frankenstein manages to get himself to full guard.

Lazada gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Frankenstein or perhaps it was just good defense by Lazada , which made it look bad.
Gabriel Lazada seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Lazada rushes Frankenstein and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazada stalls.
Lazada drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lazada tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Frankenstein just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Frankenstein tries to pull guard but Lazada won't allow it.
Lazada tries to land knees in the clinch but Frankenstein avoids the damage to the body.

Lazada escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A leg kick checked by Frankenstein.
Frankenstein blocks a head kick by Lazada .
No luck for Frankenstein with that takedown attempt.
Lazada is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frankenstein sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Lazada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Lazada shoots and misses
and Frankenstein counters with a three punch combo that has Lazada backing up. Lazada nods at Frankenstein to acknowledge the strikes.
Frankenstein throws a nice head kick!

Frankenstein pushes Lazada up against the ropes in a clinch.
Frankenstein has had enough of the clinch but Lazada keeps him there for the moment.
Frankenstein wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lazada manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lazada taking a breather.
Lazada receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lazada .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankenstein is trying to break the clinch but Lazada has him pressed against the ropes.
Lazada is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Frankenstein to keep the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Frankenstein is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Lazada gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Frankenstein can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lazada has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Frankenstein uses from the top position.
Lazada tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Frankenstein wanted to stand there but Lazada had control of the position.

Lazada pushes Frankenstein off and gets back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Frankenstein.
Lazada is looking for the big counter here.
Nice takedown defense from Frankenstein. No joy for Lazada on that attempt.
Doctor Frankenstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Lazada .
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Frankenstein is defended easily by Lazada .

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazada fails with a takedown attempt.
Frankenstein fails with a takedown attempt.
Lazada shoots in for a takedown but Frankenstein shows good takedown defense.
Doctor Frankenstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Frankenstein changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lazada tries to avoid it but Frankenstein manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lazada to the ground. Lazada escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Lazada moves into the clinch successfully.
Frankenstein being controlled against the ropes.
Lazada tries to pull guard but Frankenstein holds him up against the ropes and eventually Lazada drops back down to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Frankenstein's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Frankenstein avoiding damage as Lazada throws knees to the body.

Lazada pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lazada is defended easily by Frankenstein.
Frankenstein lands a head kick!
Lazada tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Frankenstein swivels and escapes.

Lazada moves into the clinch.
Gabriel Lazada is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Frankenstein wants to get back to striking at distance but Lazada won't allow it.

Lazada ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lazada no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazada manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Frankenstein manages to get himself to full guard.

Lazada controls from within his opponent's guard.
Frankenstein is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lazada is controlling him.
Lazada is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Frankenstein wants to get back to his feet but Lazada is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Doctor Frankenstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lazada is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Lazada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lazada winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

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