PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jair Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakz Skedol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lao
vs
Skedol

187 cm
27
277 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

225 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jair Lao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jakz Skedol!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Skedol, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lao shoots in looking for a takedown. Skedol tries to sprawl out of it but Lao keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skedol manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Skedol scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jab, jab by Skedol - just one landing.
Lao shoots in for a takedown but Skedol shows good takedown defense.
Skedol throws a one two combo.

It looks like Jair Lao has been cut.
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!
Lao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab from Skedol.
Skedol takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lao with a poor takedown
and Skedol counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jair Lao. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lao throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Skedol was covering up waiting for the punch and Lao finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lao looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Skedol's face as Lao controls the position.
Skedol is trying to control Lao's posture but Lao avoids it.
Skedol is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lao is staying active.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Skedol's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lao prevents Skedol from escaping the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
You can see the frustration on Skedol's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Skedol is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Skedol is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lao has just dragged him back down to the mat.
A lull in the action here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Skedol scores with a nice head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao shoots in for a takedown but Skedol shows good takedown defense.
Good shot there by Skedol.
Lao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skedol as he avoids it easily.
Skedol's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Skedol duly obliges.
Skedol pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lao back to the cage. Skedol follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lao is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skedol lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lao dodges the punch combination from Skedol.
Skedol scores with a nice right hand.
Lao shoots and misses
and Skedol counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Skedol scores with a sloppy right hand. Lao should have avoided that one.
Skedol moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Skedol lands with a hook. Lao tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skedol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skedol connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A right-left combo lands from Skedol.
Danga de danga de dang - Skedol scores with a four punch combination!
Jakz Skedol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Skedol drops Lao with a beautiful combination! Lao stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Skedol is looking for the KO!

Lao is rocked!
Skedol closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Lao out cold! Lao corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jakz Skedol!