PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keenan Lazzar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirco Crokopovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Lazzar
vs
Crokopovich

188 cm
21
210 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

174 cm
25
210 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keenan Lazzar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirco Crokopovich!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazzar lands with a good body shot.
Crokopovich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lazzar.
Crokopovich avoids the head kick by Lazzar.
Crokopovich misses with the combination.
Crokopovich misses with a few strikes there.
Lazzar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crokopovich counters with a left and a right that stings Lazzar.
Lazzar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crokopovich counters with a two punch combo.
Lazzar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combo that has Lazzar backing up. Lazzar nods at Crokopovich to acknowledge the strikes.
Lazzar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crokopovich counters with a series of strikes. Lazzar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Crokopovich throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lazzar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crokopovich swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazzar misses with a right hand
and Crokopovich counters with a two punch combo.
Lazzar misses with a left hand
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combo that has Lazzar backing up. Lazzar nods at Crokopovich to acknowledge the strikes.
Lazzar throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lazzar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lazzar misses with a lunging right hand
and Crokopovich counters with a left and a right that stings Lazzar.
Crokopovich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mirco Crokopovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lazzar scores with the left hand. Crokopovich knows he should have avoided that one.
Lazzar throws a poor cross that misses
and Crokopovich counters with a one-two to the body.
Lazzar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Crokopovich counters with a series of strikes. Lazzar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lazzar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crokopovich counters with a two punch combo.
Lazzar misses with a combination
and Crokopovich counters with a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazzar swings widly with a right hand
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lazzar misses with a hook
and Crokopovich counters with a left and a right that stings Lazzar.
Crokopovich is working the combinations to good effect here.
Lazzar misses with a hook
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lazzar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crokopovich moves out of range as Lazzar throws a body kick.
Lazzar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crokopovich counters with a two punch combo.
Lazzar misses with a double jab
and Crokopovich counters with a one-two to the body.
Lazzar looks for a takedown but Crokopovich sprawls well.
Lazzar tries to clinch there but Crokopovich circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crokopovich misses with the combination.
Lazzar scores with the left hand. Crokopovich knows he should have avoided that one.
Lazzar throws a combination that misses
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combo that has Lazzar backing up. Lazzar nods at Crokopovich to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick misses from Lazzar.
Lazzar throws a lazy uppercut
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combo that has Lazzar backing up. Lazzar nods at Crokopovich to acknowledge the strikes.
Keenan Lazzar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lazzar misses with a hook to the body
and Crokopovich counters with a one-two to the body.
Lazzar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crokopovich counters with a left and a right that stings Lazzar.
A low kick from Lazzar is predictable there
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combo that has Lazzar backing up. Lazzar nods at Crokopovich to acknowledge the strikes.
Lazzar wants to clinch up but Crokopovich keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazzar misses with an uppercut
and Crokopovich counters with a one-two to the body.
Crokopovich ducks right into an uppercut from Lazzar.
Lazzar scores with a nice head shot.
Lazzar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crokopovich counters with a left and a right that stings Lazzar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Lazzar.
Lazzar fails with the takedown
and Crokopovich counters with a series of strikes. Lazzar will be more careful next time no doubt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lazzar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lazzar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crokopovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Lazzar.
Lazzar throws a combination that misses
and Crokopovich counters with a left and a right that stings Lazzar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirco Crokopovich 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.

Lazzar swings widly with a right hand
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combo that has Lazzar backing up. Lazzar nods at Crokopovich to acknowledge the strikes.
Crokopovich throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lazzar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lazzar misses with a double jab
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combo that has Lazzar backing up. Lazzar nods at Crokopovich to acknowledge the strikes.
Lazzar misses with a lunging right hand
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lazzar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lazzar misses with an uppercut
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combo that has Lazzar backing up. Lazzar nods at Crokopovich to acknowledge the strikes.
Lazzar tries a head kick but it misses.
Lazzar tries to clinch there but Crokopovich circles away.
Lazzar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crokopovich counters with a two punch combo.
Lazzar punishes Crokopovich's body with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazzar misses with a two punch combination.
Lazzar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lazzar throws an off balance right hand
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lazzar misses with an uppercut
and Crokopovich counters with a two punch combo.
Mirco Crokopovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crokopovich tries to bum rush Lazzar with a series of wild strikes but Lazzar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crokopovich throws a nice looking combination but Lazzar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lazzar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crokopovich counters with a left and a right that stings Lazzar.
Crokopovich misses with a double jab
and Lazzar counters with a two punch combo.
Lazzar shoots in for a takedown but Crokopovich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazzar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crokopovich counters with a series of strikes. Lazzar will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crokopovich scores with a three punch combo!
Crokopovich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lazzar has his takedown stuffed
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combo that has Lazzar backing up. Lazzar nods at Crokopovich to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keenan Lazzar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crokopovich throws a series of punches but Lazzar moves out of range.
Lazzar misses with a left hand
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combo that has Lazzar backing up. Lazzar nods at Crokopovich to acknowledge the strikes.
Lazzar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lazzar throws a poor cross that misses
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combo that has Lazzar backing up. Lazzar nods at Crokopovich to acknowledge the strikes.
Crokopovich throws a right and a left that Lazzar avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazzar misses with a double jab
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Lazzar shoots in and gets a takedown into Crokopovich's guard.
Lazzar trying to control the position from guard on top but Crokopovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lazzar looking to pass the guard.
Lazzar throws and elbow that misses. Crokopovich uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lazzar's guard. Nice move by Crokopovich!
Lazzar 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazzar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Keenan Lazzar.
Lazzar misses with a combination
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crokopovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lazzar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mirco Crokopovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lazzar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lazzar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lazzar misses with a double jab
and Crokopovich counters with a one-two to the body.
Lazzar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Keenan Lazzar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lazzar moves in looking to clinch but Crokopovich pushes him off.
Lazzar lands a glancing blow to the side of Crokopovich's head.
Lazzar throws a body kick that misses.
Lazzar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crokopovich counters with a left and a right that stings Lazzar.
Lazzar lands with an uppercut that bounces Crokopovich off the cage and back into rage.
Lazzar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crokopovich looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Lazzar does no damage.
Crokopovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazzar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lazzar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lazzar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lazzar throws a lazy head kick
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combo that has Lazzar backing up. Lazzar nods at Crokopovich to acknowledge the strikes.
Lazzar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crokopovich.
Crokopovich throws a nice looking combination but Lazzar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lazzar throws a poor cross that misses
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crokopovich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lazzar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lazzar scores with a shot to the body.
No luck for Lazzar with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazzar misses with a body punch
and Crokopovich counters with a left and a right that stings Lazzar.
Crokopovich throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lazzar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lazzar gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Crokopovich counters with a two punch combo.
Lazzar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crokopovich counters with a two punch combo.
Lazzar throws a lazy body kick
and Crokopovich counters with a series of strikes. Lazzar will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lazzar thows a leg kick but Crokopovich checks it
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lazzar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crokopovich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lazzar throws a lazy uppercut
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lazzar throws an off balance right hand
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combo that has Lazzar backing up. Lazzar nods at Crokopovich to acknowledge the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazzar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lazzar throws a lazy uppercut
and Crokopovich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lazzar throws a combination that misses
and Crokopovich counters with a one-two to the body.
Lazzar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Crokopovich slips a jab and a cross from Lazzar.
Lazzar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crokopovich counters with a two punch combo.
Lazzar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Crokopovich counters with a one-two to the body.
Lazzar slips a jab and a cross from Crokopovich.
Crokopovich blocks a head kick by Lazzar.
Lazzar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crokopovich misses with a series of wild punches.
Lazzar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crokopovich counters with a one-two to the body.
No joy there for Crokopovich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lazzar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crokopovich circles away quickly and effectively.
Lazzar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crokopovich counters with a one-two to the body.
Crokopovich misses with a series of wild punches.
Lazzar lands with a nice combination. Crokopovich backs away looking to recover.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crokopovich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Keenan Lazzar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mirco Crokopovich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lazzar misses with a combination
and Crokopovich counters with a two punch combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keenan Lazzar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Crokopovich has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirco Crokopovich!