PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Lazarus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Haws (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lazarus's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Never Go Full Retard!. Haws has chosen The Garden's All Nighters as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Lazarus
vs
Haws

181 cm
22
177 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

191 cm
23
183 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kirk Lazarus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Haws!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazarus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lazarus misses with a takedown
and Haws counters with a three punch combo that has Lazarus backing up. Lazarus nods at Haws to acknowledge the strikes.
Lazarus moves out of range of the body kick from Haws.
Haws throws a series of punches but Lazarus avoids them all with ease.
Lazarus shoots in but Haws avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Lazarus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Haws.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haws throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jon Haws is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lazarus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Haws but Haws pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Haws connects with the punch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lazarus dodges the punch combination from Haws.
Haws tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus swats away the attempt to clinch by Haws.
Lazarus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haws as he jumps to the side.
Haws swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haws misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the body from Haws misses

and Lazarus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Haws's guard.
Haws not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Haws working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lazarus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lazarus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haws looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lazarus is one step ahead there.

Haws looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Haws is looking for a triangle but Lazarus pushes his legs off easily.

Haws looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lazarus has picked Haws up and slammed him! Haws can't keep hold of the triangle and Lazarus manages to pass to side control!
Haws isn't going anywhere.
Haws is trying to work for a sweep but Lazarus has mounted him!

Lazarus stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from Haws. No joy for Lazarus on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jon Haws will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lazarus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Haws counters with a left and a right that stings Lazarus.
Haws swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Lazarus counters with a single leg into guard. Haws didn't expect that.
Lazarus tries to stand but Haws is controlling from the bottom.

Lazarus gets to his feet. Haws looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Haws tries a head kick but it misses.
Lazarus fails with the takedown
and Haws counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haws throws a combination that misses

and Lazarus counters with a takedown into side control.

Lazarus stands up and beckons Haws to his feet.
Haws misses with a two punch combination.
Haws tries to bum rush Lazarus with a series of wild strikes but Lazarus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus with a poor takedown
and Haws counters with a three punch combo that has Lazarus backing up. Lazarus nods at Haws to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Lazarus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Haws does no damage.
Lazarus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Haws is looking to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Lazarus or perhaps it was just good defense by Haws which made him look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haws misses with a series of wild punches.
Haws falls off balance throwing a combination

and Lazarus counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Haws's guard now.

Haws looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Haws looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Haws has an active guard here but Lazarus has managed to pass into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haws trying to hold on to Lazarus's head to control him but Lazarus postures up.

Lazarus stands up and beckons Haws to join him on the feet.
Haws falls off balance throwing a combination

and Lazarus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haws not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kirk Lazarus dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Haws stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haws wants it to stay on the feet.
Haws tries to bum rush Lazarus with a series of wild strikes but Lazarus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haws swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Lazarus counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Haws's guard now.

Lazarus gets to his feet. Haws looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Haws throws a sloppy head kick and Lazarus moves out of range easily.
Lazarus has a takedown stuffed.
Haws misses with a two punch combination.
Kirk Lazarus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lazarus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Haws!

Lazarus stands up from mount. Strange move.
Haws throws a combination that misses

and Lazarus counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Haws!
Haws is trying to reverse the position but instead Lazarus has taken his back - oops!
Lazarus biding his time, looking for the opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lazarus gets back to his feet - a bit of a stange decision given the position he was in.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haws throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haws looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lazarus checks a leg kick.
Haws fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haws stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haws wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Lazarus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haws fails with an attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Haws, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Haws misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Haws misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lazarus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Haws throws a combination that misses

and Lazarus counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Haws's guard now.

Lazarus decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Haws, up you get!
Haws throws a head kick but Lazarus moves out of range.
Haws walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lazarus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lazarus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haws.
A combination from Haws does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kirk Lazarus clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Haws misses with a series of wild punches.
Haws throws a left and a right that both miss

and Lazarus counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Lazarus gets to his feet - Haws follows without any prompting.
Haws tries to clinch

so Lazarus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Haws is working an open guard so Lazarus takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
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!
Haws throws a left and a right that both miss

and Lazarus counters with a shoot takedown. Haws fights it but they end up in guard.

Haws working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lazarus has passed into half guard!
Haws wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haws has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lazarus is working away from the top position though.

Lazarus decides to return to a standing position.
Lazarus shoots in looking for a takedown but Haws manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lazarus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lazarus checks a low kick from Haws.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haws defends it nicely.
Haws throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haws misses with a wild combination.
Haws tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lazarus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haws misses with the combination.
Haws swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Lazarus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Haws is looking to improve his position.
Lazarus tries to stand and escape but Haws is controlling the position.

Lazarus decides to stand up.
Haws misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lazarus.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus blocks a head kick by Haws.
Lazarus tries for a takedown but Haws circles away easily
and Haws counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Lazarus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haws fails to land with a series of punches.
Haws throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kirk Lazarus had his way with Jon Haws in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Haws throws a left and a right that both miss

and Lazarus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lazarus is looking to stand up but Haws won't let him.

Haws isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lazarus stacks Haws on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lazarus!
Haws tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lazarus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Haws struggling a bit here.

Lazarus decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haws fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Lazarus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Lazarus get's back to his feet.
Haws wants to clinch up but Lazarus keeps it at a distance.
Haws throws a right hand that Lazarus ducks under and follows up with a left that Lazarus also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus avoids the body shot from Haws.
Lazarus moves out of range of the body kick.
Haws works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lazarus blocks the body kick.
Haws misses with an uppercut

and Lazarus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lazarus.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haws is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Haws looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Haws is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

Lazarus stands up and waves to Haws to follow him.
Nice takedown defense from Haws. No joy for Lazarus on that attempt.
Jon Haws has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haws tries to clinch

and Lazarus counters with a single leg into guard. Haws didn't expect that.
Haws wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lazarus is now in half guard.
Lazarus is thwarting Haws's attempts to control the position.
Haws wants to improve his position but Lazarus is controlling well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kirk Lazarus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lazarus 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 49:46
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirk Lazarus!
A relieved looking Kirk Lazarus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.