PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Issac Vernon (ranked 25256 p4p, 25406 weight class) and Guy Lazurus (ranked 737 p4p, 747 weight class). Guy Lazurus has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Vernon
vs
Lazurus

180 cm
19
165
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
19
177
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Issac Vernon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guy Lazurus!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazurus falls off balance throwing a combination

and Vernon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lazurus is looking to stand up but Vernon isn't so interested in that idea.
Vernon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vernon postures up in Lazurus's guard and throws a big left but Lazurus blocks it.
Lazurus is wriggling around but Vernon manages to pass to half guard.
Vernon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lazurus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lazurus's head.
Still in half guard, Vernon seems content to control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Vernon connects with a nice short shot to Lazurus's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lazurus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vernon slows the pace down in half guard.
Nice strikes from Vernon there.
Lazurus tries to kick Vernon off but Vernon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lazurus is trying to control but can't.
Lazurus is looking for a sweep. Vernon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vernon wants to advance to full mount but Lazurus doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Vernon looking to sit in guard and control but Lazurus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vernon 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.

Lazurus stands and steps away. Vernon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lazurus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lazurus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vernon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lazurus misses with a body shot.
Vernon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lazurus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lazurus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vernon tries to counter with a takedown but Lazurus is quick to defend against it.
Lazurus throws a combination that misses
and Vernon counters with a series of strikes. Lazurus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lazurus misses with a kick to the body.
Lazurus throws a series of punches but Vernon moves out of range.
Vernon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Vernon finds it's way through Lazurus's defenses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Issac Vernon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vernon 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 10:9
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 10:9
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 10:9

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