PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Madz Ladz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orlando Sax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sax has chosen Solonen & Kosola - Kolmetoista Kertaa Kovempi Ku Kukaan as his entrance music. Orlando Sax will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Ladz
vs
Sax

195 cm
26
265 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

196 cm
26
274 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Madz Ladz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Orlando Sax!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ladz ducks straight into an uppercut from Sax and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Ladz manages to regain guard straight away.

It looks like Madz Ladz has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sax stopping the sweep attempt from Ladz.
Ladz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sax.
Sax keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ladz's head.
Sax trying to control but Ladz is working from the bottom.
Sax with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sax trying to control the position from guard on top but Ladz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ladz trying to keep a closed guard but Sax is proving a slippery customer.
We've been hearing good reports from Ladz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sax is looking to pass into half guard but Ladz pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ladz is in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ladz trying to control the position from guard on top but Sax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ladz throws a big elbow that misses.
Ladz content to stall in guard here.
Ladz working some strikes from top position.
Ladz postures up in Sax's guard and throws a big left but Sax blocks it.
Ladz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ladz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ladz trying to control the position from guard on top but Sax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ladz postures up in Sax's guard and throws a big left but Sax blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ladz throwing strikes from guard but Sax blocks nicely.
Ladz preventing the sweep.
Ladz throwing strikes from guard but Sax blocks nicely.
Ladz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ladz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ladz is working hard here to advance position.
Sax is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ladz scoring with some ground and pound.
Sax preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ladz wants to control from the top but Sax keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ladz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ladz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ladz advances to half guard.
Ladz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ladz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sax is staying active underneath Ladz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ladz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sax is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Orlando Sax will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Madz Ladz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A combination from Sax does no damage.

Ladz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sax quickly recovers to half guard.
Ladz thows a huge punch but Sax dodges it nicely.
Madz Ladz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ladz throwing shots but Sax is blocking nicely.
Ladz working Sax over with strikes.
Sax avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ladz.
Ladz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sax is looking to control Ladz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sax avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ladz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ladz wants to control but Sax is keeping him busy.
Ladz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sax keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ladz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ladz is thwarting Sax's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ladz is looking to advance position but Sax won't allow it.
Ladz wants to advance to full mount but Sax doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ladz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sax is keeping the position for now.
Ladz throwing strikes but missing.
Sax utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sax utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sax keeping full guard, as Ladz tries to pass.
Ladz lands a couple of digs.
Ladz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ladz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sax is keeping the position for now.
Ladz throwing strikes but missing.
Ladz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ladz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ladz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ladz trying to control the position from guard on top but Sax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ladz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sax seems keen to control Ladz's posture.
Sax working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ladz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Madz Ladz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Madz Ladz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Ladz misses with a takedown

and Sax counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ladz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ladz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Sax breaks from the clinch.
Ladz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ladz closes the distance and clinches up with Sax, looking for a takedown. Ladz pushes Sax against the cage but Sax circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Madz Ladz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ladz has his takedown stuffed
and Ladz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ladz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sax tries to avoid it but Ladz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sax to the ground. Sax escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sax throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sax misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Orlando Sax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sax shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ladz pinned against the cage. Ladz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ladz fails with a takedown attempt.
Sax shoots in but no luck this time.
Sax takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ladz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sax's waist but Sax gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ladz off to one side.
Sax thows a left - swing and a miss!
Horrible takedown attempt by Sax or perhaps it was just good defense by Ladz, which made it look bad.
Sax swings widly with a right hand

and Ladz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ladz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sax with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ladz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sax knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ladz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sax blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ladz.
Sax blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ladz.
Sax is looking to improve his position.
Sax has hold of Ladz's hands but Ladz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sax slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sax is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sax working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ladz.
Sax keeping full guard, as Ladz tries to pass.
Sax keeping moving, preventing Ladz from controlling successfully.
Sax avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ladz's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sax preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ladz trying to control the position from guard on top but Sax is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Madz Ladz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sax stuffs the takedown.
Ladz has a takedown stuffed.
Sax scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sax throws a series of punches but Ladz moves out of range.
Ladz blocks a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ladz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sax.
Ladz shoots in looking for a takedown. Sax tries to sprawl out of it but Ladz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sax manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sax fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ladz avoids it really well and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Madz Ladz.
I think Ladz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Madz Ladz!
Madz Ladz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.