PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucien Paol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazovicz The BiG MaN (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paol comes into the arena with Edith Piaf - La Vie En Rose blaring out of the sound system. The BiG MaN has chosen 300 Violin Orchestra - Jorge Quintero as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Lazovicz The BiG MaN is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Paol
vs
The BiG MaN

188 cm
24
187 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucien Paol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lazovicz The BiG MaN!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paol displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The BiG MaN.
Paol feinted with a counter takedown.
The BiG MaN misses with a takedown

and Paol counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Paol is looking for a kimura but The BiG MaN is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paol to get the leverage.
Paol trying to mount his opponent but The BiG MaN defends it.
The BiG MaN works his way to full guard. Good work.
Paol looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Paol drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Paol jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paol wants to sweep but no luck.
The BiG MaN showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Paol has his foot on The BiG MaN's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The BiG MaN works his way back into a safe position though.

Paol looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paol is breathing heavily.

Paol has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. The BiG MaN is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Paol.
Paol takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Paol being controlled for a moment.
Paol tries to buck The BiG MaN off but The BiG MaN is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The BiG MaN wants to stand but Paol is controlling his arm.
Paol tries to improve position but can't.
The BiG MaN wants to stand but Paol is controlling his arm.
Paol tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but The BiG MaN presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

The BiG MaN has control of Paol's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Paol regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The BiG MaN unloading with bombs!
The BiG MaN prevents Paol from getting the reversal.
Paol regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The BiG MaN is pressing down on Paol's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paol is holding on for now.
Paol is looking for a sweep. The BiG MaN is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paol gets full guard.
The BiG MaN trying to control the position from guard on top but Paol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The BiG MaN won't allow Paol to sweep him here.

Paol is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The BiG MaN defends well.
Paol has momentary wrist control but The BiG MaN slips an elbow through the middle.

Paol working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because The BiG MaN has passed into half guard!
The BiG MaN wants to pass the guard but Paol is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paol is looking for a sweep. The BiG MaN is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The BiG MaN is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Paol is looking to get back to full guard here but The BiG MaN has managed to pass to side control instead.
Paol is looking to reverse the position.

The BiG MaN wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Paol, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paol tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but The BiG MaN presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Paol tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lazovicz The BiG MaN dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

The BiG MaN shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paol pinned against the cage. Paol gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paol avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paol appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The BiG MaN throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paol changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've been told by Paol's head coaches at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Paol looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The BiG MaN misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paol.
The BiG MaN wants to clinch but Paol slips to the side

and Paol counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Paol seems to be looking for submissions.
The BiG MaN keeping hold of Paol's head, controlling as best he can.
The BiG MaN is breathing heavily.

Paol is working for a submission of some sort.

The BiG MaN is defending against the submission attempts here by Paol.

Paol is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The BiG MaN is pressing down on Paol's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.

The BiG MaN is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The BiG MaN has Paol pulled in close to control his posture.
Paol advances position into side control!
The BiG MaN is trying to improve his position.

Paol looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Paol goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, The BiG MaN has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Paol but great work by The BiG MaN.
Paol is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paol is working hard here to advance position.
The BiG MaN working the ground and pound.
Paol takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The BiG MaN working the ground and pound.
The BiG MaN tries to move into full mount but can't pass Paol's legs.
The BiG MaN has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Paol tries to improve his position but The BiG MaN has taken his back! The BiG MaN has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Paol tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! The BiG MaN pushes Paol away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lazovicz The BiG MaN!
Lazovicz The BiG MaN thanked the fans post fight for their support.