PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anno Bik (ranked 24287 p4p, 24331 weight class) and Kirk Lazarus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Bik
vs
Lazarus

202 cm
21
205
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
220
1 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anno Bik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kirk Lazarus!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazarus shoots in looking for a takedown. Bik tries to sprawl out of it but Lazarus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lazarus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bik pinned against the cage. Bik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lazarus shoots in looking for a takedown. Bik tries to sprawl out of it but Lazarus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bik manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anno Bik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Lazarus.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lazarus is defended easily by Bik.
Bik is looking for a counter combo.
Lazarus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lazarus somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bik gets caught napping as Lazarus dives in and scores a takedown. Bik manages to retain guard.
Bik looking to control.
Lazarus's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazarus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lazarus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lazarus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bik is trying to control the position but Lazarus postures up.
Bik has control of Lazarus's left arm, preventing Lazarus from doing any damage.
Lazarus distracts Bik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bik wants to get back to his feet but Lazarus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lazarus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bik trying to control the position here.
Lazarus is looking to work some ground and pound but Bik has wrist control.
Lazarus trying to control the position from guard on top but Bik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bik wants to stand up but Lazarus is controlling him.
Bik pulls Lazarus in close to prevent any damage.
Lazarus stands up over Bik, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bik knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lazarus on the ground.
Bik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lazarus trying to control but Bik is working from the bottom.
Lazarus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lazarus chips away with some ground and pound.
Lazarus won't allow Bik to get back to his feet.
Lazarus throwing strikes from guard but Bik blocks nicely.
Lazarus trying to control but Bik is working from the bottom.
Lazarus looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus chips away with some ground and pound.
Lazarus trying to control the position from guard on top but Bik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lazarus distracts Bik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bik is pulling down on Lazarus's head to control his posture.
Bik keeping moving, preventing Lazarus from controlling successfully.
Lazarus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lazarus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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 postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bik is controlling Lazarus's posture.
Lazarus stands up over Bik, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bik controls Lazarus momentarily but Lazarus frees himself.
Lazarus cracks Bik with a solid left hand.
Lazarus throws a big elbow that misses.
Lazarus trying to control the position from guard on top but Bik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lazarus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bik has Lazarus pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bik keeping moving, preventing Lazarus from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kirk Lazarus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A big right from Bik misses.

Lazarus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bik was covering up waiting for the punch and Lazarus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bik pulls Lazarus in to control the position.
Lazarus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lazarus wants to control from the top but Bik keeps moving.
Lazarus throws a big right hand that misses.
Lazarus trying to control the position from guard on top but Bik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bik controls Lazarus momentarily but Lazarus frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazarus makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bik holds on and takes a little breather.
Bik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lazarus prevents Bik from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazarus connects with a couple of short punches.
Lazarus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bik working a defensive guard here.
Lazarus trying to control but Bik is working from the bottom.
Lazarus passes into half guard.
Bik wants to control but Lazarus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lazarus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lazarus is taking a breather. Bik says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lazarus is keen to just control but Bik is a slippery customer.
Bik keeping hold of Lazarus's head, controlling as best he can.
Bik wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bik controlling the position for now.
Bik's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Lazarus is looking for a kimura here.
Lazarus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bik keeps working.
Bik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lazarus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Lazarus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bik is just riding it out for now. Lazarus eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lazarus is working for a submission of some sort.
Lazarus slips a nice elbow through Bik's hands, connecting with Bik's forehead.
Lazarus scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bik is trying to get back to full guard.
Bik won't allow Lazarus to pass to mount.
Bik keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bik is looking to improve his position.
Bik blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lazarus.
Lazarus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bik taking some punishment here, with Lazarus in his half guard.
Bik is trying to control but can't.
Bik keeping control of the position.
Bik is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lazarus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bik keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lazarus connects with a nice short shot to Bik's temple.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bik is trying to maintain the position but Lazarus is very close to passing his half guard.
Lazarus lands strikes from half guard.
Lazarus is thwarting Bik's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kirk Lazarus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bik misses with a two punch combination.
Lazarus wants to counter with a clinch but Bik pushes him away.
Lazarus dives in for a single leg takedown but Bik sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lazarus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bik.
Lazarus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bik pinned against the cage. Bik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bik tries a head kick but it misses.
Kirk Lazarus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bik looks to land a right hand but Lazarus moved out of range.
Lazarus shoots in looking for a takedown but Bik manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lazarus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Anno Bik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirk Lazarus.
Bik tries to clinch up but Lazarus circles away and keeps his distance.
Lazarus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lazarus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lazarus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lazarus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bik was covering up waiting for the punch and Lazarus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lazarus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bik will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bik wants to stand but Lazarus is controlling the position.
Lazarus lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lazarus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bik controls Lazarus momentarily but Lazarus frees himself.
Lazarus connects with a couple of short punches.
Lazarus postures up.
Lazarus cracks Bik with a solid left hand.
Bik seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lazarus throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus working some strikes from top position.
Bik wants to stand but Lazarus is controlling the position.
Bik has control of Lazarus's left arm, preventing Lazarus from doing any damage.
Lazarus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bik's head.
Bik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lazarus throwing strikes from guard but Bik blocks nicely.
Kirk Lazarus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lazarus working some strikes from top position.
Lazarus prevents Bik from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus working some strikes from top position.
Lazarus stops Bik from standing up.
Lazarus cracks Bik with a solid left hand.
Lazarus trying to control the position from guard on top but Bik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lazarus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lazarus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Bik is rocked!
Lazarus prevents Bik from getting back to his feet.
Lazarus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lazarus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bik utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lazarus trying to control but Bik is working from the bottom.
Lazarus distracts Bik with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bik working a defensive guard here.
Lazarus passes Bik's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bik is looking to improve his position.
Lazarus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lazarus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bik wants to control but Lazarus is keeping busy.
Bik wants to improve his position but Lazarus is controlling well.
Bik wants to control but Lazarus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lazarus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Anno Bik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kirk Lazarus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oh Bik is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Lazarus maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bik could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lazarus has cracked it and Bik is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lazarus!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kirk Lazarus!
After winning the bout, Kirk Lazarus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.