PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Etienne Lazarvic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Day has chosen Psycho Killer as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Lazarvic
vs
Day

185 cm
24
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

181 cm
21
178 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Etienne Lazarvic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Charles Day!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazarvic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lazarvic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Day shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Lazarvic has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Day is on him like a limpet, forcing Lazarvic back against the cage.
Lazarvic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Day breaks the clinch.
Lazarvic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Day is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lazarvic tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Day defends well and Lazarvic ends up having to push Day into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Day throws a lazy head kick
and Lazarvic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Day defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lazarvic.
Day avoids the head kick by Lazarvic.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Day is defended easily by Lazarvic.
As Day tries to get set, Lazarvic tries to push him back and clinch up but Day manages to avoid the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Day misses with the combination.
Lazarvic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Day now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Etienne Lazarvic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lazarvic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Day scrambles back to his feet.

Lazarvic forces Day back against the cage and clinches.

Day tightens his grip and picks Lazarvic up, before dumping him to the ground. Lazarvic manages to land in guard.
Day is looking to work some ground and pound but Lazarvic has wrist control.
Lazarvic controlling Day's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lazarvic is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazarvic won't allow Day to sweep him here.
Lazarvic 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.
Lazarvic wants to control from the top but Day keeps moving.
Day is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Day is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day keeps trying to improve his position.

Day is working an open guard so Lazarvic takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Lazarvic moves into range and clinches up with Day.
Day can't get the takedown.
Day tries for a takedown. No joy.
Day is working for takedown but Lazarvic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Day is looking for a takedown.
Day is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Day wants to take the fight to the mat but Lazarvic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Day looks winded!
Lazarvic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Day pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Day lands a takedown into guard.

Lazarvic is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Day presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lazarvic jumps guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lazarvic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lazarvic stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Day to get to his feet.
Day with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lazarvic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Day looking for a takedown.
Lazarvic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Day is defending well for now.
Lazarvic stops a takedown attempt from Day.

Lazarvic decides to pull guard.
Lazarvic wants to sweep here but Day controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Etienne Lazarvic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Day tries for a takedown but Lazarvic circles away easily
and Lazarvic counters with a series of strikes. Day will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lazarvic closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Day pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Day just misses with a punch to the body.
Day displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lazarvic.
Lazarvic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day throws a series of punches but Lazarvic avoids them all with ease.
Lazarvic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Day as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Etienne Lazarvic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lazarvic misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazarvic connects with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Day.
Day throws a lazy head kick
and Lazarvic counters with a two punch combo.

Lazarvic takes the fight into the clinch.
Day prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lazarvic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Day gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Day can't get the takedown.

Day breaks the clinch.
Lazarvic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Day lands but Lazarvic takes it in his stride.

Day bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Day creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Day is looking to take a break and control but Lazarvic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Day in side control, throwing shots but Lazarvic defends.
Lazarvic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Day winds up and cracks Lazarvic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Day there.
Day is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Day missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Lazarvic makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Lazarvic ducks under a wild hook from Day.
Lazarvic appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lazarvic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Day pinned against the cage. Day gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lazarvic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lazarvic fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lazarvic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lazarvic tries to clinch but Day moves out of range.
Etienne Lazarvic is winning the standup battle so far.
Day connects with the punch.
Lazarvic slaps away a takedown attempt from Day, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Day.
Day leaves Lazarvic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Day throws a big counter head kick but Lazarvic avoids it with no problem.
Day looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lazarvic is fending him off so far but Day persists. Nope, Lazarvic circles away and we're back to standing.
Day avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Day is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Etienne Lazarvic will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Lazarvic is looking to clinch but Day is avoiding it.
Day shoots in looking for a takedown but Lazarvic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Day's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lazarvic slaps away a takedown attempt from Day, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Lazarvic has taken the fight to the clinch.
Day goes for a takedown attempt but Lazarvic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Etienne Lazarvic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Day.
Day connects with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazarvic shoots in looking for a takedown but Day manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lazarvic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Day showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lazarvic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazarvic misses with a takedown
and Day counters with a nice body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Day or perhaps it was just good defense by Lazarvic, which made it look bad.
Day gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lazarvic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Day takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Day has his takedown stuffed
enabling Lazarvic to counter with a crisp jab.
Lazarvic darts in looking for a takedown but Day gets double underhooks and turns Lazarvic into the cage.
Day tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Lazarvic misses its target.
Day defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lazarvic.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazarvic misses with a head kick.
Lazarvic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Day circles away.
Etienne Lazarvic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lazarvic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Day lands with an overhand left.
Day shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lazarvic but Lazarvic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lazarvic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Day swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lazarvic lands a nice hook to Day's body. Day takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Day is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lazarvic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lazarvic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Day.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Lazarvic closes the distance and pushes Day back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day is trying to break free.
Lazarvic stalling.
Lazarvic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Day is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Day tries for a takedown. No joy.
Day is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Lazarvic jumps guard.

Lazarvic looking for a guillotine here but Day defends easily.
Lazarvic keeping full guard, as Day tries to pass.
Lazarvic keeping moving, preventing Day from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day throws a strike but Lazarvic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Day is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lazarvic presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Lazarvic tries for a takedown but Day manages to get underhooks.
Day is working for takedown but Lazarvic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lazarvic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Day can do to turn this around?
Day has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lazarvic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lazarvic misses with a knee strike.
Lazarvic is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Lazarvic pulls guard.
Day throws a big right hand that misses.
Day with a flurry of punches that miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Etienne Lazarvic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lazarvic 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Etienne Lazarvic!
Charles Day was interviewed post fight and said 'Sometimes my thoughts get all mixed up in my head and I don't fight so good.'.