PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trunk Slamchest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Lazaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trunk Slamchest has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Slamchest
vs
Lazaro

190 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Trunk Slamchest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pedro Lazaro!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slamchest tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lazaro defends well and Slamchest ends up having to push Lazaro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lazaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slamchest is trying to break the clinch but Lazaro is controlling him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lazaro has Slamchest pressed against the cage, preventing Slamchest from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Come on Lazaro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Slamchest tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lazaro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lazaro misses with a punch to the body.
Slamchest is looking to break free of the clinch but Lazaro has double underhooks.
Lazaro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Slamchest tries to pull guard but Lazaro won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trunk Slamchest. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lazaro is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazaro pushes Slamchest back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lazaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lazaro lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lazaro.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazaro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slamchest backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lazaro - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lazaro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lazaro pushes Slamchest back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lazaro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lazaro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Slamchest is trying to pull guard but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage.
Lazaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slamchests head.
Lazaro lands a body shot.
Lazaro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Slamchest up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Lazaro.
Lazaro misses with a punch to the body.
Slamchest definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lazaro struggles to land a body shot inside as Slamchest controls his hands.
Lazaro's coach down at Foot Loves was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lazaro's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slamchest has Lazaro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lazaro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lazaro slows down the pace here.
Lazaro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lazaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Lazaro on the inside.
Slamchest fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lazaro is struggling to control the position.
Lazaro scores with a shoulder strike.
Lazaro tries a body shot but Slamchest blocks it.
Slamchest tries to pull guard but Lazaro forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lazaro.
Lazaro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Slamchest wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slamchest looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slamchest.
Stalling in the clinch from Lazaro.
A shot in the inside from Lazaro.
Slamchest working hard to break the clinch.
Lazaro presses Slamchest against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lazaro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Slamchest prevents a body shot from Lazaro.
Slamchest tries for a takedown but Lazaro manages to get underhooks.
Lazaro lands with a right to the head.
Lazaro content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Lazaro.
Lazaro is stalling here.
Lazaro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lazaro presses Slamchest against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lazaro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slamchest or not.
Slamchest is breathing heavily.
Slamchest is looking to control Lazaro's arms but Lazaro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Slamchest has his back to the cage.
Lazaro stalling in the clinch.
Slamchest has had enough of the clinch but Lazaro keeps him there for the moment.
Lazaro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Lazaro on the inside.
Lazaro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slamchest backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lazaro tries a body shot but Slamchest blocks it.
Lazaro lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lazaro.
Lazaro has Slamchest pushed against the cage.
Lazaro scores with a hook to the body.
Lazaro lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Lazaro dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lazaro jabs Slamchest right on the nose. Slamchest blinks but takes it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slamchest.
Slamchest takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Lazaro forces Slamchest back against the cage and clinches.
Lazaro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Slamchest.
Lazaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slamchest backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lazaro.
Lazaro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lazaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lazaro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slamchest or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good body shot from Lazaro.
Good body shot from Lazaro.
Lazaro scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lazaro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lazaro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Slamchest up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazaro lands a hook that snaps the head of Slamchest backwards.
Lazaro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slamchest or not.
A short right from Lazaro on the inside.
Lazaro presses Slamchest against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lazaro scores with a shot to the side of Slamchest's head.
A hook to the body from Lazaro.
Lazaro lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Lazaro.
Lazaro is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lazaro content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pedro Lazaro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pedro Lazaro.
Slamchest takes a jab right on the kisser.
Slamchest shoots in looking for a takedown but Lazaro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slamchest's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lazaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Lazaro gets a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lazaro slowing the pace effectively.
Lazaro scores with a shoulder strike.
Lazaro stalling in the clinch.
Lazaro digs a right hand into Slamchest's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slamchest's gas tank.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slamchest's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Lazaro.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lazaro.
Lazaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lazaro.
The referee calls for Lazaro to work.
Lazaro lands a left hand.
Lazaro works on Slamchest's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Lazaro.
Lazaro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lazaro is leaning against Slamchest and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lazaro has Slamchest pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lazaro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Lazaro.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pedro Lazaro.
Lazaro thuds a left hand into Slamchest's body.
Lazaro lands an overhand right.
Slamchest shoots in but Lazaro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trunk Slamchest. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lazaro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slamchest doesn't manage to clinch there - Lazaro circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Lazaro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Lazaro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Slamchest has a takedown stuffed.
Lazaro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Slamchest under the eye.
Lazaro lunges at Slamchest with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Slamchest's hand.
Slamchest takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lazaro with a jab.
Lazaro lands a jab.
Pedro Lazaro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lazaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slamchest manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slamchest dives in for a single leg takedown but Lazaro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A body shot lands from Lazaro.
A shot in the inside from Lazaro.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lazaro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Lazaro on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazaro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Lazaro.
Lazaro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Come on Lazaro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lazaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Lazaro.
Slamchest is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trunk Slamchest. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Lazaro.
Lazaro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro scores with a shot to the side of Slamchest's head.
Lazaro is working Slamchest over against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lazaro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lazaro lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Lazaro.
Lazaro scores with a hook to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lazaro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lazaro lands a shot to the body.
Lazaro stalling the fight.
Slamchest trying to stall but Lazaro improves his position.
The referee calls for Lazaro to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on Lazaro's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Lazaro continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pedro Lazaro.
Lazaro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Lazaro gets a clinch.
Lazaro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slamchest backwards.
Slamchest's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slamchest can't break the clinch.
Lazaro pushes Slamchest back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lazaro is struggling to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Lazaro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lazaro lands a hook that snaps the head of Slamchest backwards.
Lazaro misses with a body punch.
Lazaro is pushing Slamchest up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Slamchest fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Slamchest takes a shot to the head.
Lazaro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lazaro pushes Slamchest back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trunk Slamchest has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Lazaro.
A right hook to the body lands for Lazaro.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Lazaro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lazaro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 24:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Lazaro!
An out of breath Pedro Lazaro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.