PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edward Von Cardiff (ranked 4623 p4p, 4345 weight class) and Jermaine The Lazer (ranked 0 p4p, 455 weight class). Jermaine The Lazer will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Von Cardiff
vs
The Lazer

170 cm
25
166
0 - 0 - 1

178 cm
25
159
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Edward Von Cardiff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jermaine The Lazer!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Von Cardiff feints and as The Lazer raises his hands in defense, Von Cardiff changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Von Cardiff is stalling in the full guard.
The Lazer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Cardiff stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Lazer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Von Cardiff lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Cardiff looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The Lazer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Von Cardiff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Von Cardiff has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Von Cardiff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Lazer's waist but The Lazer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Von Cardiff off to one side.
A nice side step and The Lazer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Edward Von Cardiff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Von Cardiff misses with a straight left.

The Lazer gets caught napping as Von Cardiff dives in and scores a takedown. The Lazer manages to retain guard.
Von Cardiff wants to pass the guard but The Lazer is keeping the position.
Von Cardiff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Lazer keeping moving, preventing Von Cardiff from controlling successfully.
Von Cardiff content to stall in guard here.
The Lazer keeping full guard, as Von Cardiff tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Cardiff with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Von Cardiff stays in close to The Lazer's body and controls the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Lazer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's four 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 Lazer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Von Cardiff's hands.
The Lazer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Cardiff.
The Lazer cracks Von Cardiff with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Von Cardiff takes one on the button.
Von Cardiff tries for a takedown but The Lazer circles away easily
and The Lazer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Edward Von Cardiff has been cut.
Von Cardiff loads up on a big right hand but The Lazer slips the punch.
Von Cardiff looks to throw the jab but The Lazer is out of range.
Jermaine The Lazer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Cardiff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Lazer but The Lazer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The Lazer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Von Cardiff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von Cardiff rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Lazer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Lazer slips a jab from Von Cardiff.
Von Cardiff fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Lazer avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Von Cardiff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edward Von Cardiff's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Von Cardiff throws a right hand that misses
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and The Lazer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Von Cardiff shoots and misses
enabling The Lazer to counter with a crisp jab.

Von Cardiff scores with a takedown into The Lazer's guard.
The Lazer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Von Cardiff controls the pace.
The Lazer keeping moving, preventing Von Cardiff from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Cardiff 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.
Von Cardiff postures up and lands a big shot to The Lazer's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Cardiff sitting in guard here, content to control.
The Lazer keeping moving, preventing Von Cardiff from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Von Cardiff controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Von Cardiff throws a hook but The Lazer avoids it easily.
Von Cardiff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Lazer defends it nicely.
Donk. The Lazer catches Von Cardiff right on the button with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A swing and a miss from Von Cardiff.
A little jabbing left from The Lazer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Von Cardiff throws a hook to the side of The Lazer's head but The Lazer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Lazer tests Von Cardiff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Lazer jabs Von Cardiff to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Von Cardiff misses with a hook
and The Lazer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Von Cardiff misses with a straight left.
The Lazer throws out a counter right but Von Cardiff avoids it with no problem.
Von Cardiff is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The Lazer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jermaine The Lazer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Von Cardiff misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from The Lazer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Von Cardiff. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Von Cardiff shoots in and gets a takedown into The Lazer's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Cardiff won't allow The Lazer to sweep him here.
Von Cardiff keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Lazer's head.
Von Cardiff trying to control but The Lazer is working from the bottom.
Von Cardiff controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Von Cardiff is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The Lazer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Von Cardiff controls the pace.
Edward Von Cardiff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Von Cardiff landing with the ground and pound.
The Lazer trying to keep a closed guard but Von Cardiff is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Von Cardiff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Von Cardiff is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Von Cardiff scoring with some ground and pound.
Von Cardiff engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Von Cardiff is pushing down on The Lazer's leg trying to pass to half guard. The Lazer is fighting to maintain full guard but Von Cardiff has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Cardiff missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Von Cardiff controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Edward Von Cardiff will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edward Von Cardiff's cut.
That's time! Von Cardiff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

The Lazer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Von Cardiff.
Von Cardiff walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Von Cardiff throws a right hand that misses
and The Lazer counters with a nice body shot.
The Lazer lands a really nice looking cross but Von Cardiff seems unphased.
The Lazer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Von Cardiff looks to throw the jab but The Lazer is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Von Cardiff darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The Lazer lands with a nice body punch.
Von Cardiff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Lazer defends it nicely.
The Lazer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Von Cardiff circles away quickly and effectively.
The Lazer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Cardiff.
The Lazer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Lazer slaps away a takedown attempt from Von Cardiff, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Lazer slips under a jab from Von Cardiff.
The Lazer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Von Cardiff's head backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Cardiff misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Von Cardiff.

Von Cardiff shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Von Cardiff trying to control the pace.
Von Cardiff landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Cardiff is controlling the pace.
Von Cardiff has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The Lazer is working to get back to half guard.
Von Cardiff is in the full mount, landing strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Lazer can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Cardiff looking to control and managing it successfully.
Von Cardiff working The Lazer over with strikes here.
Von Cardiff lands with some vicious ground and pound - can The Lazer hang on?
Von Cardiff landing punches.
Von Cardiff looking to control and managing it successfully.
Von Cardiff lands with some strikes.
Von Cardiff landing strikes, looking to finish!
Von Cardiff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Lazer can do to turn this around?
Von Cardiff fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Von Cardiff sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Cardiff breaks from The Lazer's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Von Cardiff looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Von Cardiff tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Von Cardiff cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The Lazer is bucking up trying to escape but Von Cardiff cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Von Cardiff controlling from mount.
Jermaine The Lazer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edward Von Cardiff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Von Cardiff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Von Cardiff, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Von Cardiff!