PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Cider (ranked 913 p4p, 112 weight class) and Stephan Lizotte (ranked 1317 p4p, 164 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cider
vs
Lizotte

172 cm
39
160 lbs
21 - 9 - 1

170 cm
29
150 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Cider !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stephan Lizotte!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lizotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Lizotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cider .
Lizotte throws out a counter right but Cider avoids it with no problem.
Good leg kick by Cider there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lizotte throws a head kick that misses.
Justin Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cider moves out of range of the strikes.
Lizotte blocks a low kick nicely.
Cider lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cider feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lizottes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lizotte takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lizotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Lizotte pushes Cider up against the cage in a clinch.
Cider misses with the head strike.
Cider lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lizotte.
Cider working aggressively here.
Lizotte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lizotte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cider has a couple of punches blocked by Lizotte.
Lizotte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lizotte blocking some punches.
Cider scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lizotte lands a body shot in the clinch.

Cider 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cider slips under a jab.
A jab from Cider does it's job there.
Cider throws a leg kick but Lizotte sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cider throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lizotte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cider lands a lovely overhand right.
Cider looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cider thuds his right hand into Lizotte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cider misses with a low kick as Lizotte jumps back.
Lizotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cider takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cider misses with a low kick.
Cider waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lizotte.
Cider feints and then cracks Lizotte's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lizotte down.
Lizotte checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lizotte misses with a kick to the body.
Lizotte avoids a kick to the body.

Lizotte instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short body shot lands from Lizotte as the two fighters clinch.
Cider misses with a punch to the body.
Lizotte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Cider - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Cider fails to land.
Lizotte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lizotte blocking some punches.
Cider misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lizotte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cider throws a head punch that misses.
Lizotte struggles to land a body shot inside as Cider controls his hands.
Cider working aggressively here.
Cider tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lizotte's elbow.
Cider scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cider wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cider working aggressively here.
Cider working aggressively here.
Cider lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte lands a left hand.
Cider misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Lizotte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lizotte misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Lizotte.
A head punch on the inside from Cider fails to land.
Lizotte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lizotte tries a body shot but Cider blocks it.
Lizotte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Lizotte.
Cider swings wildly with an uppercut but Lizotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lizotte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cider misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Cider .
Cider misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lizotte blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Cider breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lizotte slips a straight right by Cider .
Cider slips a jab and a cross from Lizotte.
Cider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lizotte.
Lizotte shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lizotte displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cider thumps Lizotte with a low kick.
Cider lands a jab.
Cider throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cider throws a front kick aimed at Lizotte's knee but Lizotte avoids it well.
Lizotte misses with a double jab.
Cider checks a low kick from Lizotte.
Lizotte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cider wants to land a leg kick but Lizotte is out of range.

Lizotte closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cider misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cider prevents a body shot from Lizotte.
Lizotte blocks a body shot from Cider .
Cider throws a punch but it's blocked by Lizotte.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Justin Cider will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lizotte gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cider throws a chopping leg kick but Lizotte manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cider throws a hook but Lizotte blocks it.
Good leg kick by Cider there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lizotte tries a head kick but it misses.
Lizotte checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lizotte has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cider throws a head kick that misses.
Lizotte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A good leg kick by Lizotte.
Lizotte throws a chopping leg kick but Cider manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lizotte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cider .
Cider takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lizotte tries to bum rush Cider with a series of wild strikes but Cider uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lizotte misses with a body shot.
Lizotte throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cider tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lizotte is able to avoid easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lizotte.
Lizotte is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cider rather than just go for the knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cider throws the left hand but Lizotte avoids the punch easily.
Cider 's corner calls for a 1-2. Cider obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lizotte. Cider does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cider misses with a looping right.
Lizotte lands with an overhand left.
Lizotte misses with a hook. Cider ducked under it nicely.
Lizotte walks into a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lizotte.
Cider connects with a solid leg kick.
Cider is looking to land body kicks.
Cider lands a nice shot that snaps Lizotte's head back.
Cider is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lizotte.
Lizotte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cider moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cider looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lizotte ducks under a wild hook from Cider .
Cider throws a head kick that misses.
Lizotte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cider moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Lizotte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lizotte drops his hands momentarily and Cider takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cider lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cider misses with an uppercut. Lizotte saw that one coming.
Lizotte takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lizotte.
Cider pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Lizotte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Lizotte there.
Lizotte scores with a three punch combo!
Cider swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cider is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lizotte.
Lizotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cider throws an overhand right that lands on Lizotte's shoulder, as Lizotte tries to avoid the shot.
Lizotte cracks Cider with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lizotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cider dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cider throws a nice looking combination but Lizotte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lizotte lunges at Cider with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cider 's hand.
Lizotte sizes up Cider with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cider throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cider throws a hook to the side of Lizotte's head but Lizotte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cider scores with the left hand. Lizotte knows he should have avoided that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cider throws a leg kick that misses.
Cider looks to score with a jab to the body but Lizotte is just out of range.
Lizotte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cider throws a low kick, looking for Lizotte's leg but Lizotte calmly moves out of range.
Lizotte shapes to counter with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lizotte.
Lizotte misses with a head kick.
Lizotte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Lizotte releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
An inside leg kick from Cider misses.
Cider slips under a jab from Lizotte.
Lizotte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Cider was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cider avoids the head kick by Lizotte.
Cider lunges at Lizotte with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lizotte's hand.
Lizotte works Cider 's body with a nice hook.
Cider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lizotte chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cider 's corner calls for a 1-2. Cider obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cider swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cider keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lizotte's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cider lands a leg kick that knocks Lizotte off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cider throws a shot from downtown. Lizotte moves away and avoids it.
Cider throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lizotte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lizotte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cider can pounce on him.
A low kick from Cider is predictable there
enabling Lizotte to counter with a crisp jab.
Lizotte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cider moves forwards but Lizotte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lizotte throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cider .
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cider lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lizotte has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lizotte and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cider wants to slow Lizotte down by chopping away at his legs.
Cider misses with a two punch combination.
Lizotte checks a leg kick.
Lizotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Cider .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lizotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Cider .
Lizotte scores with a head kick.
Lizotte checks a leg kick nicely.
Cider throws a lazy body kick
and Lizotte finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stephan Lizotte will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A telegraphed right hand from Cider misses the target.
Cider takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lizotte lands a really nice looking cross but Cider seems unphased.
Cider misses with a body kick.
A jab from Cider misses.
Cider blocks a low kick nicely.
Lizotte lands a leg kick that knocks Cider off balance momentarily.
Some bone on bone action there as Cider checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cider waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lizotte.
Lizotte slips under a jab from Cider .
Cider is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cider fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lizotte manages to avoid it.
Cider misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider throws a body kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Lizotte.
Cider scoring well with a low kick there.
Cider throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lizotte replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cider blocks it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cider looks to land a right hand but Lizotte moved out of range.
Lizotte with a nice cross.
Lizotte throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lizotte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lizotte throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cider scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lizotte doesn't seem bothered though.
Lizotte defending well as Cider loads up on a big left hand.
Lizotte let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lizotte misses the shot to the body.
Cider throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cider misses with a kick to the body.
Lizotte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cider tries a low kick but Lizotte avoids it.
Lizotte swings for the body but Cider moves out of range.
Justin Cider is winning the standup battle so far.
Lizotte lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cider keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cider displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lizotte throws out the jab.
Cider tests Lizotte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lizotte throws a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Cider throws a head kick but Lizotte moves out of range.
Lizotte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cider checks a low kick from Lizotte.
Cider tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lizotte tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from Cider .
Lizotte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cider throws out the jab.
Lizotte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cider attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Cider lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lizotte doesn't seem phased though.
Lizotte slips a straight right by Cider .
Cider throws the left hand but Lizotte avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Lizotte tenderised Cider 's leg. Cider is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cider throws a jab but it's blocked by Lizotte.
Cider takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cider connects with a solid leg kick.
Lizotte moves forwards but Cider connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lizotte.
Lizotte misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Lizotte as he checks the leg kick.
Lizotte is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cider jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lizotte appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lizotte thuds his shin into the meat of Cider 's side.
Lizotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lizotte paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lizotte throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lizotte walks into a stiff left hand from Cider .
Cider connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lizotte swings for the body but Cider moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Cider on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lizotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cider sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cider throwing a counter right hand but Lizotte manages to avoid it.
Lizotte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cider .
Lizotte bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lizotte throws a body punch but Cider moves out of range.
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!
Cider lands with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lizotte throws a body punch but Cider moves out of range.
Cider blocks a leg kick.
Lizotte scores with a nice strike.
Cider scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lizotte tries to land a front kick but Cider steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lizotte lands a slapping body shot.
Cider blocks a head kick by Lizotte.
Cider throws a sloppy head kick
and Lizotte counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cider thinking.
Lizotte blocks a leg kick.
Lizotte lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lizotte throws a leg kick which misses Cider 's front leg but catches the back leg as Cider tries to avoid it.
Cider will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cider steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lizotte. That one must have hurt.
Cider looks to land a body kick but Lizotte moved away.
Lizotte throws out a counter right but Cider avoids it with no problem.
Lizotte scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lizotte misses with a few strikes there.
Lizotte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cider manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Cider blocks the leg kick.
Lizotte slips a jab from Cider .

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephan Lizotte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lizotte has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Stephan Lizotte!
Our winner, Stephan Lizotte, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.