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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Lazarevic moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Lazarevic has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Farmer uses from the top position.
Farmer throws a strike but Lazarevic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Farmer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lazarevic trying to control the position from guard on top but Farmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lazarevic has gone for a leg lock! Farmer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lazarevic's guard.#REVR#
Farmer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lazarevic pulls Farmer in close to his closed guard and prevents Farmer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Farmer really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazarevic looking for a sweep. Not yet Lazarevic, not yet. #T1#
Lazarevic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lazarevic has control of Farmer's left arm, preventing Farmer from doing any damage.
Lazarevic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lazarevic working a defensive guard but Farmer passes into half guard.
Lazarevic is looking to improve his position.
Lazarevic has hold of Farmer's hands but Farmer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Farmer seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lazarevic is trying to escape back to his feet but Farmer uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Lazarevic is trying to get back to half guard.
Lazarevic is trying to control Farmer's posture but Farmer avoids it.
Lazarevic tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Lazarevic keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Farmer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lazarevic defends well and Farmer ends up having to push Lazarevic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Lazarevic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lazarevic won't allow Farmer to get back to his feet.
Lazarevic is looking to pass into half guard but Farmer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Farmer is in guard.#REVR#
Farmer controlling from the top position.
Lazarevic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4#
Lazarevic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Farmer is one step ahead there.
Lazarevic controls Farmer momentarily but Farmer frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lazarevic looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Farmer puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
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 Quinton Farmer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Farmer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Farmer wants to clinch up but Lazarevic keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Lazarevic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Farmer is trying to defend but Lazarevic finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Farmer tries to kick Lazarevic off in order to stand up. Lazarevic Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SU2#
Lazarevic decides to stand up, so the ref orders Farmer to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lazarevic looking to score a takedown here. Farmer is defending well but Lazarevic drives through and ends up in Farmer's guard.
Lazarevic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1##SUB#
Farmer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Lazarevic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Farmer, up you get! #CL2#
Lazarevic clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Lazarevic lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB#
Farmer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lazarevic defends it easily.
Farmer keeping full guard, as Lazarevic tries to pass.
Lazarevic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Farmer works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Lazarevic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SU2#
Lazarevic stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lazarevic circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Lazarevic clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Farmer drags the fight down to the ground.
Farmer can't keep his opponent in guard - Lazarevic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Lazarevic throwing shots but Farmer is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Farmer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Lazarevic is working for a submission of some sort.
Lazarevic trying to control the action but Farmer is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lazarevic is pressing down on Farmer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Farmer is holding on for now. #SUB#
Farmer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lazarevic wants to free his trapped foot but Farmer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lazarevic looks to land a strike but Farmer avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sasa Lazarevic has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Lazarevic stands up from Farmer's guard - Lazarevic perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Lazarevic has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasa Lazarevic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Lazarevic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lazarevic showed some decent athleticism there.
Lazarevic controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Lazarevic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazarevic prevents Farmer from improving his position.#T1#
Lazarevic content to control rather than advance.
Lazarevic moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Farmer.
Farmer regains half guard, as Lazarevic was trying to land strikes.
Farmer is trying to stand.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Farmer wants to sweep but Lazarevic has passed to side control!
Farmer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lazarevic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Lazarevic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Farmer has escaped the position, nice work there.
Farmer misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Lazarevic creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Farmer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Farmer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lazarevic. #T3##SU2#
Lazarevic decides to stand back up.
Farmer moves in looking to clinch but Lazarevic pushes him off.#TD2#
Lazarevic manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Farmer on his heels. He'll look to pass Farmer's guard now, I'm sure.
Lazarevic wants to control from the top but Farmer keeps moving.
Lazarevic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lazarevic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farmer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lazarevic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Lazarevic looking to pass the guard.
Farmer being controlled here, momentarily.
Lazarevic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farmer is keeping the position for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Farmer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lazarevic defends it easily.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sasa Lazarevic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lazarevic 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sasa Lazarevic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Lazarevic shoots in and gets a takedown into Obrien's guard.
Lazarevic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lazarevic is looking to work some ground and pound but Obrien has wrist control.
Obrien manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lazarevic manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lazarevic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lazarevic has momentary wrist control but Obrien slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazarevic is trying to keep Obrien in close.
Obrien throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Obrien trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Obrien throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lazarevic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Obrien might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lazarevic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lazarevic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Obrien has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Lazarevic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Obrien defends it easily.
Obrien postures up in Lazarevic's guard and throws a big left but Lazarevic blocks it.
Obrien throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Obrien working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Lazarevic has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Obrien 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 Lazarevic.
Obrien has control of an arm but Lazarevic manages to advance to Obrien's back!#T2#
Lazarevic tries to keep control of the position but Obrien is staying busy.
Lazarevic doesn't have the hooks in and Obrien manages to turn into his guard.
Obrien throws a big elbow that misses.
Obrien trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Obrien with a nice head shot there.
Lazarevic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Obrien chips away with some ground and pound.
Lazarevic trying to strike off his back.
Obrien throws a big right hand that misses.
Obrien really is a fat lump.
Lazarevic wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Obrien throwing strikes from guard but Lazarevic blocks nicely.
Lazarevic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Obrien is not content to let Lazarevic control the position.
Obrien is looking for a sweep. Lazarevic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lazarevic with the ground and pound but Obrien uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Obrien pulls Lazarevic in close to prevent any damage.
Lazarevic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Obrien works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Lazarevic passes into half guard.
Lazarevic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Obrien is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lazarevic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lazarevic lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sasa Lazarevic will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Obrien enables Lazarevic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Obrien manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lazarevic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lazarevic working some strikes from top position.
Lazarevic looking to pass the guard.
Lazarevic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sasa Lazarevic has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazarevic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1##SUB2#
Lazarevic drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Obrien manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lazarevic has Obrien in his guard.#REVR#
Obrien throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Obrien is working Lazarevic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lazarevic wants to sweep here but Obrien controlling him for the moment.
Lazarevic throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lazarevic trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Lazarevic had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Obrien defends it easily.#SUB#
Obrien postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lazarevic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Obrien, into his guard. #REVB#
Lazarevic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Lazarevic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Lazarevic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Obrien wants to sweep but no luck.
Lazarevic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lazarevic working away.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Obrien seems a little lost for a moment, as Lazarevic dominates the positioning.
Obrien is trying to control Lazarevic's posture but Lazarevic avoids it.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obrien regains half guard, as Lazarevic was trying to land strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lazarevic is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasa Lazarevic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Lazarevic shoots in and bounces Obrien off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Obrien can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lazarevic controls the pace.#SU2#
Lazarevic gets to his feet. Obrien looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obrien misses the body punch
and Lazarevic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Lazarevic moves into range and clinches up with Obrien.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lazarevic takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Lazarevic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Obrien prevents Lazarevic from breaking the clinch.
Lazarevic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Lazarevic pulls guard successfully.
Obrien postures up and lands a big shot to Lazarevic's brow.
Lazarevic looking to control.
Lazarevic will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Obrien won't allow Lazarevic to sweep him here.
Lazarevic is pulling down on Obrien's head. It's preventing any offense from Obrien, at least for the moment.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lazarevic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Lazarevic throws his legs up looking for a submission but Obrien uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB#
Obrien thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
The ground and pound from Obrien seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lazarevic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lazarevic wants to control but Obrien is keeping busy.
Lazarevic controlling the position well.
Obrien throws a strike but Lazarevic avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Obrien trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lazarevic looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #ES2#
Lazarevic has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Obrien off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lazarevic moves in looking to clinch but Obrien pushes him off.#TD2#
Lazarevic looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lazarevic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Obrien trying to control from the bottom.
Obrien is in trouble now - Lazarevic has advanced to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obrien tries to reverse the position but Lazarevic maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sasa Lazarevic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lazarevic 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sasa Lazarevic!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Osborne closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lazarevic counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Lazarevic has closed the distance and engaged Osborne in a clinch.
#TD#
Osborne jumps guard and drags Lazarevic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lazarevic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Osborne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osborne throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lazarevic wants to pass the guard but Osborne is keeping the position.
Lazarevic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Osborne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Osborne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lazarevic controlling from the top position. #T1#
Lazarevic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lazarevic won't allow Osborne to sweep him here.
Lazarevic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lazarevic controlling from the top position.
Osborne wants to get back to his feet but Lazarevic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Osborne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Lazarevic feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T2#
Osborne can't keep his opponent in guard - Lazarevic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lazarevic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Osborne tries to kick Lazarevic off but Lazarevic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Osborne trying to control here.
#SU2#
Lazarevic decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL2#
Lazarevic has managed to clinch.
Osborne is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lazarevic is defending well.
Lazarevic prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Lazarevic drags the fight down to the ground.
Osborne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lazarevic is looking to stand up but Osborne isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Osborne wants to stand and escape but instead Lazarevic has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lazarevic wants to control from the top but Osborne keeps moving.
Lazarevic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Osborne is looking to stand up but Lazarevic isn't so interested in that idea.
Lazarevic trying to control the position from guard on top but Osborne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lazarevic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Lazarevic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Osborne has his foot on Lazarevic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lazarevic works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Osborne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Osborne really is a fat lump.
Osborne is breathing heavily.
Lazarevic content to stall in guard here.
Osborne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lazarevic is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lazarevic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasa Lazarevic dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Osborne tries to sprawl but Lazarevic drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Osborne works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lazarevic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Osborne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lazarevic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lazarevic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lazarevic trying to control the position from guard on top but Osborne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sasa Lazarevic has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osborne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lazarevic is one step ahead there.
Lazarevic controlling from the top position. #T1##SUB#
Osborne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU2#
Lazarevic stands and steps away. Osborne gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Lazarevic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Osborne sprawls well initially but Lazarevic persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Osborne pushes Lazarevic off and gets back to his feet.
Osborne tries to clinch up.
Lazarevic steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Osborne.#CL2#
Lazarevic clinches up against the cage.
Osborne is trying to pull guard but Lazarevic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lazarevic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lazarevic tries to circle away but Osborne has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Osborne. #TD2#
Lazarevic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lazarevic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Osborne loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Osborne accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Osborne trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lazarevic's guard.
Lazarevic has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Osborne has passed into side control.
Lazarevic parries the strikes from Osborne easily there. Osborne is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lazarevic to escape.
Lazarevic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lazarevic wants to control but Osborne postures up.
Lazarevic avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Osborne. #SU#
Osborne decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lazarevic to his feet. #T3##TD2#
Lazarevic feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Osborne is looking to stand back up but Lazarevic counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Osborne. #REVR#
Osborne gets full guard.#ES#
Osborne wriggles free and stands up.
Lazarevic tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Osborne counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Osborne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Osborne is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lazarevic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lazarevic has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Lazarevic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Lazarevic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Osborne is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Osborne escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lazarevic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lazarevic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Osborne looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lazarevic passes into side control.
Lazarevic controls the position.
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 Aurelio Osborne will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Lazarevic closes the distance and pushes Osborne back into the cage.
Lazarevic trying to land knees to the body.
Osborne fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Lazarevic pulls guard.
Lazarevic wants to get back to his feet but Osborne is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Osborne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lazarevic managing to control the position.
Osborne is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazarevic looking for a sweep. Not yet Lazarevic, not yet. #T1#
Lazarevic wants to stand and escape but Osborne is having none of it.
Lazarevic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lazarevic wants to stand but Osborne is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lazarevic wants to clinch but Osborne slips to the side#TD#
and Osborne counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lazarevic!
Osborne wants to control but Lazarevic is keeping him busy.
Osborne taking a breather here. #SUB#
Osborne tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Osborne goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lazarevic rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Osborne's guard! Nice work there by Lazarevic! #T2##SUB#
Osborne working for submissions but it's allowed Lazarevic to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lazarevic prevents Osborne from standing back up.
Lazarevic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Osborne looking for subs from the bottom but Lazarevic mounts him!
Lazarevic manages to capitalize on a mistake by Osborne to take his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osborne trying to control the hands but Lazarevic breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Osborne preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lazarevic. #T3#
Lazarevic controlling the position well here. Osborne rolled but Lazarevic kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Osborne fending off the submission attempt from Lazarevic.
Osborne is trying to stand back up.
Osborne is really stuck here.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Osborne preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lazarevic.
Osborne tries to escape the position.
Lazarevic controls the position.#SUB2#
Lazarevic patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Osborne is in bad spot here.
Lazarevic is looking to control Osborne but Osborne is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Osborne's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sasa Lazarevic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lazarevic 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sasa Lazarevic!
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