PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joner Lagos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and weedo bluntman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lagos comes to the cage accompanied by Down with the Sickness. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Lagos
vs
bluntman

180 cm
19
168 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

181 cm
24
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joner Lagos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, weedo bluntman!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lagos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says bluntman as he avoids it easily.
Joner Lagos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from bluntman as Lagos shoots in.
Lagos has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joner Lagos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
bluntman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Lagos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

bluntman kicks Lagos off and gets back to his feet.
Lagos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

bluntman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lagos did well to prevent bluntman getting side control.
bluntman is thwarting Lagos's attempts to control the position.
Lagos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
bluntman is controlling the pace.
Lagos is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagos is trying to maintain the position but bluntman is very close to passing his half guard.

Lagos looking for submissions off his back.

bluntman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
bluntman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lagos throws a series of punches but bluntman avoids them all with ease.
Lagos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Lagos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lagos lands in his opponent's guard.
Lagos is breathing heavily.

bluntman uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lagos wants to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lagos.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bluntman with a lazy takedown attempt

and Lagos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
bluntman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Lagos drops back, looking for a kneebar! bluntman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. bluntman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from bluntman!

bluntman decides to take the fight back to the feet.
bluntman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
bluntman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lagos fails with a takedown attempt.
bluntman lands with a nice combination. Lagos backs away looking to recover.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

bluntman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. bluntman showed some decent athleticism there.

bluntman decides to stand up.
Lagos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from bluntman.

Lagos closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. bluntman did well to prevent Lagos getting side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
bluntman trying to hold on to Lagos's head to control him but Lagos postures up.

Lagos is working for a submission of some sort.
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 Joner Lagos will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lagos has a takedown stuffed.
bluntman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lagos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
bluntman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lagos doesn't seem bothered though.

Excellent takedown into side control there by bluntman.
bluntman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lagos keeps working.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

bluntman decides to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagos doesn't succeed with the takedown

and bluntman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lagos is looking to improve his position.
bluntman is taking a breather. Lagos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
bluntman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
bluntman wants to control the pace but Lagos is squirming around nicely.
bluntman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
bluntman working Lagos over with strikes here.
Lagos is looking to improve his position but bluntman isn't that keen on the idea.

bluntman with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagos tries to hold on but bluntman postures up.
bluntman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lagos regains half guard.
Lagos is trying to maintain the position but bluntman is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lagos wants to improve his position but bluntman is controlling well.
Lagos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from bluntman.
bluntman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
bluntman is thwarting Lagos's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

weedo bluntman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

bluntman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Joner Lagos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lagos circles away from the clinch attempt

and Lagos counters by clinching up.
Lagos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
bluntman tries to pull guard but Lagos holds him up against the cage and eventually bluntman drops back down to his feet.
bluntman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lagos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. bluntman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Lagos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
bluntman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lagos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lagos looks for a takedown but bluntman sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joner Lagos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
bluntman closes the distance looking to clinch

and Lagos moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
bluntman has Lagos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lagos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Lagos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

bluntman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. bluntman showed some decent athleticism there.
Lagos is pressing down on bluntman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
bluntman wants to pass the guard but Lagos is keeping the position.
bluntman wants to control from the top but Lagos keeps moving.
Lagos looking to hit a scissor sweep but bluntman is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lagos wriggles free and stands up.

bluntman scores with a takedown into Lagos's guard.
bluntman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bluntman trying to control but Lagos is working from the bottom.

Lagos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but bluntman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
bluntman distracts Lagos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lagos keeping moving, preventing bluntman from controlling successfully.

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.
bluntman is fighting to break Lagos's control of his arms but Lagos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
bluntman wants to control from the top but Lagos keeps moving.
bluntman prevents Lagos from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

bluntman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

bluntman stands up and we're back to a striking position.

And that's the end of the fight!
weedo bluntman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think bluntman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... weedo bluntman!