PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wladyslaw Warnenczyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lavinius Azorius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Warnenczyk
vs
Azorius

170 cm
18
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
18
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wladyslaw Warnenczyk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lavinius Azorius!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Azorius looking to score a takedown here. Warnenczyk is defending well but Azorius drives through and ends up in Warnenczyk's guard.
Azorius controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Azorius gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Azorius looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Warnenczyk trying to control but Azorius postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Azorius might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Azorius is thwarting Warnenczyk's attempts to control the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Azorius circles away from the clinch attempt.
Warnenczyk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azorius manages to avoid it.
Warnenczyk looks to land a combination. Azorius sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Warnenczyk throws a right and a left that both miss.

Azorius forces Warnenczyk back against the cage and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Azorius wants to break free but Warnenczyk has control.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Azorius is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Warnenczyk to keep the fight standing.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Warnenczyk as Azorius tries to tie him up.
Azorius can't get the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azorius has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Warnenczyk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wladyslaw Warnenczyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lavinius Azorius.
Warnenczyk misses with the head strike.
Warnenczyk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Azorius's elbow.
Warnenczyk misses with a punch on the inside.
Azorius goes for a takedown attempt but Warnenczyk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Warnenczyk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Azorius on the side of the head.
Warnenczyk misses with a hook.
Warnenczyk throws a combination. Azorius tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warnenczyk lands with a nice combination. Azorius backs away looking to recover.
Azorius moves in looking to clinch but Warnenczyk pushes him off.
Wladyslaw Warnenczyk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azorius slips a jab from Warnenczyk.
Warnenczyk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Azorius walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Azorius is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warnenczyk scores with a jab to the body.
Azorius scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Warnenczyk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Warnenczyk moves in looking to clinch but Azorius pushes him off.
Warnenczyk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Warnenczyk throws a right and a left that Azorius avoids nicely.
A combination from Warnenczyk does no damage.

Azorius fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Warnenczyk sprawls well initially but Azorius persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Azorius keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Azorius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Azorius controlling the action here.
Warnenczyk is trying to stand back up but Azorius is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Azorius wants to work for an arm triangle but Warnenczyk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Azorius uses his free foot to push down on Warnenczyk's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Warnenczyk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warnenczyk tries to improve his position but instead Azorius has taken his back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Azorius is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

Azorius working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Warnenczyk is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Azorius has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Warnenczyk taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lavinius Azorius!