PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Allan Newmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Knez Lazar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Allan Newmann has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Newmann
vs
Lazar

155 cm
26
137 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

168 cm
26
135 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Zipp Zapp

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Allan Newmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Knez Lazar!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Newmann as Lazar shoots in.

Lazar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lazar wants to take a breather but Newmann is having none of it.

Lazar is trying to work for a kimura but Newmann is defending well.
Newmann might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lazar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lazar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lazar fails to move to back control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazar landing strikes, looking to finish!

Lazar stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Lazar goes for a double leg but Newmann avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Newmann continues to drive forward.
Newmann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lazar tries to pull guard but Newmann holds him up against the cage and eventually Lazar drops back down to his feet.
Allan Newmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Knez Lazar.
Newmann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lazar avoids it.
Lazar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Newmann is defending well.
Newmann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lazar's elbow.
Newmann fails to pull guard.
Newmann misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Newmann walks away with a smile on his face. Lazar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Lazar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Newmann defends it nicely.
Newmann tries to clinch up but Lazar circles away and keeps his distance.
Lazar tries for a takedown but Newmann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Newmann fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lazar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newmann manages to avoid it.
Newmann tries to clinch up but Lazar circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newmann lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lazar's sensitive parts.
Lazar tries to bum rush Newmann with a series of wild strikes but Newmann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Newmann fails with the takedown

so Lazar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Newmann keeping moving, preventing Lazar from controlling successfully.
Lazar looking to pass the guard.
Newmann keeping moving, preventing Lazar from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Knez Lazar hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lazar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Newmann darts in looking for a takedown but Lazar gets double underhooks and turns Newmann into the cage.
Newmann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lazar is defending well for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Newmann jumps into guard, dragging Lazar to the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newmann keeping moving, preventing Lazar from controlling successfully.
Newmann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lazar on the ground.

Lazar stands up and waves to Newmann to follow him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Knez Lazar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Newmann has a takedown stuffed.
Lazar swings for the body but Newmann moves out of range.
Lazar defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Newmann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazar keeps the fight on the outside.
Lazar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Newmann circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newmann fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lazar avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan Newmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newmann has a takedown stuffed.
Newmann shoots in for a takedown but Lazar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Newmann with a lazy takedown attempt

and Lazar counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Lazar stands up and waves to Newmann to follow him.
Lazar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Newmann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lazar somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazar misses with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Newmann.
Lazar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Newmann.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazar shoots for a takedown but Newmann saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Newmann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lazar as he avoids it easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Newmann. Lazar shrugs it off though.

Lazar closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Newmann quickly recovers to half guard.
Lazar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Newmann regains full guard. Nicely done.
Newmann is trying to keep Lazar in close.
Lazar advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newmann prevents Lazar from improving position.
Newmann is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lazar working the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lazar is looking to take a break and control but Newmann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Knez Lazar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Newmann goes for a double leg but Lazar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lazar continues to drive forward.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Newmann landing some nice looking knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Newmann just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lazar's brow.
Lazar is looking for a takedown.
Newmann using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lazar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Newmann on the inside.
Lazar can't get the takedown.

Lazar pulls guard successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lazar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Newmann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lazar is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Lazar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Newmann defends it easily.
Newmann trying to control but Lazar is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lazar working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lazar is trying to control the action in half guard but Newmann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lazar controlling the action here.
Lazar wants to pass the guard but Newmann is defending well.

Lazar moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Newmann.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazar trying to control the position but Newmann is working away.
Lazar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lazar happy to just control the position for now.
Lazar trying to control the position but Newmann is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Allan Newmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lazar is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Knez Lazar wasn't active enough on the ground.
Newmann looks to clinch

so Lazar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Knez Lazar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Newmann is working an open guard so Lazar takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Newmann goes for a double leg but Lazar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lazar continues to drive forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Newmann connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lazar's face.
Newmann throws a knee to the head but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Knez Lazar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lazar winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Knez Lazar!