PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe The One Armed Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kirk Lazarus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The One Armed Man's entrance music is Stand Up To be C**ted. A fine choice. Kirk Lazarus will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

The One Armed Man
vs
Lazarus

185 cm
33
240 lbs
27 - 17 - 0

200 cm
28
276 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe The One Armed Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kirk Lazarus!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The One Armed Man tries to land a leg kick but Lazarus saw it coming and moves away.
Lazarus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lazarus lands a nice leg kick that just misses The One Armed Man's sensitive parts.
Lazarus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The One Armed Man thuds his shin into the meat of Lazarus's side.
The One Armed Man pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A kick lands to the mid section there for The One Armed Man.
Lazarus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The One Armed Man tries to counter with a takedown but Lazarus is quick to defend against it.

The One Armed Man drives through and clinches with Lazarus against the cage.
Lazarus is trying to maintain a safe position but The One Armed Man gets an underhook and turns Lazarus into the cage.

The One Armed Man has picked Lazarus up - he's going for a ride! The One Armed Man dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The One Armed Man thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The One Armed Man looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The One Armed Man trying to control from half guard but Lazarus is working away.
Lazarus blocking the ground and pound attempt from The One Armed Man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The One Armed Man looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The One Armed Man missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Lazarus looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lazarus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The One Armed Man pulls his head out easily.
Lazarus is trying to maintain the position but The One Armed Man is very close to passing his half guard.
The One Armed Man missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lazarus trying to hold on to The One Armed Man's head to control him but The One Armed Man postures up.
The One Armed Man has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lazarus blocking the ground and pound attempt from The One Armed Man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The One Armed Man not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The One Armed Man sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lazarus defending well though.
Lazarus is trying to get back to full guard.
The One Armed Man trying to control the action but Lazarus is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The One Armed Man lands strikes from half guard.
Lazarus wants to control but The One Armed Man is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lazarus tries to roll over but The One Armed Man keeps him under control.
Lazarus manages to get to full guard.
The One Armed Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Lazarus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The One Armed Man engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lazarus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lazarus.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lazarus!
Lazarus moves away from the strike by The One Armed Man.
Lazarus throws a leg kick but The One Armed Man checks it.
The One Armed Man throws a right hand that misses

and Lazarus counters by clinching up.
Lazarus looking to throw knees to the head but The One Armed Man is blocking nicely.
Lazarus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The One Armed Man.
The One Armed Man lands with a right to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus misses with some punches.
The One Armed Man lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Kirk Lazarus has been cut.
The One Armed Man lands an elbow just above Lazarus 's eye.
The One Armed Man lands an elbow just above Lazarus 's eye.
Lazarus misses with a knee to the head.
Lazarus crunches a lovely knee into The One Armed Man's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The One Armed Man throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lazarus.
Lazarus taking a breather.
The One Armed Man goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lazarus prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from The One Armed Man fails to land.
The One Armed Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The One Armed Man takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe The One Armed Man dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kirk Lazarus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

The One Armed Man lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lazarus's sensitive parts.
Lazarus walks into a jab.
The One Armed Man connects with an inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Lazarus blocks the low kick.
The One Armed Man stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lazarus.
Lazarus throws a low kick but The One Armed Man avoids it.
The One Armed Man takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The One Armed Man tries for a takedown but Lazarus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The One Armed Man tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lazarus was well out of range. Poor timing from The One Armed Man.
The One Armed Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kirk Lazarus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Lazarus.
Lazarus tries to land a leg kick but The One Armed Man saw it coming and moves away.
Kirk Lazarus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The One Armed Man throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Lazarus to counter with a crisp jab.
Lazarus throws a sloppy head kick and The One Armed Man moves out of range easily.
Lazarus is looking to chop away at The One Armed Man's legs.
The One Armed Man is looking to clinch but Lazarus is avoiding it.
The One Armed Man throws a hook to the side of Lazarus's head but Lazarus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice leg kick lands there from The One Armed Man.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Lazarus has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The One Armed Man throws an elbow but it misses.
Lazarus lands an uppercut.
The One Armed Man lands a damaging elbow.
Lazarus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The One Armed Man backwards.
Kirk Lazarus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The One Armed Man working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The One Armed Man tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The One Armed Man misses with the head strike.
The One Armed Man is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lazarus is defending well.
Lazarus pressing his opponent against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The One Armed Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lazaruss head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lazarus with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Joe The One Armed Man has been cut.
The One Armed Man lands a left hand.
Lazarus missing with knees to the body.
The One Armed Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lazarus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The One Armed Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lazarus blocks a body shot from The One Armed Man.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lazarus obliges.
The One Armed Man changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lazarus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe The One Armed Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The One Armed Man throws a front kick aimed at Lazarus's knee but Lazarus avoids it well.
Lazarus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lazarus cracks the inside of The One Armed Man's front leg.
Lazarus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lazarus lands a leg kick that knocks The One Armed Man off balance momentarily.
Lazarus is looking to clinch.
Lazarus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for The One Armed Man.
Lazarus thumps The One Armed Man with a low kick.
Lazarus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The One Armed Man.
The One Armed Man is looking to chop away at Lazarus's legs.
Lazarus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The One Armed Man takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lazarus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lazarus throws out a leg kick but The One Armed Man moves out of range and Lazarus only half commits.
A combination from The One Armed Man does no damage.
The One Armed Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The One Armed Man with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lazarus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by The One Armed Man. Beautiful body shot.
Lazarus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but The One Armed Man checks it well.
The One Armed Man feinted with a counter takedown.
Lazarus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lazarus looks for the body kick but The One Armed Man saw that one coming.
The One Armed Man takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lazarus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kirk Lazarus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lazarus jabs The One Armed Man to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lazarus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The One Armed Man connects with a nice looking jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The One Armed Man avoiding damage as Lazarus throws knees to the body.
Lazarus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lazarus has The One Armed Man pushed against the cage.
Lazarus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The One Armed Man.
And that’s 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.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

The One Armed Man takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lazarus pivots, looking for a leg kick but The One Armed Man is out of range and Lazarus settles back down.
Lazarus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The One Armed Man lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lazarus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lazarus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lazarus.
The One Armed Man has a takedown stuffed.
Nice body punch from Lazarus.
Nice uppercut lands for The One Armed Man. That snapped Lazarus's head back.
The One Armed Man steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lazarus. That one must have hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The One Armed Man swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lazarus doesn't manage to clinch there - The One Armed Man circles away.
Lazarus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lazarus looks to land a body kick but The One Armed Man moved away.
Lazarus tests The One Armed Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lazarus misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazarus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The One Armed Man is looking to land body kicks.
The One Armed Man takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lazarus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The One Armed Man tries to score with a low kick but Lazarus moves his leg out of the way.
A bone on bone clash there as The One Armed Man blocks the leg kick.
The One Armed Man tries to counter with a takedown but Lazarus is quick to defend against it.
A leg kick checked by The One Armed Man.
Lazarus moves out of range as The One Armed Man strikes.
Lazarus tries to clinch up.
The One Armed Man tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lazarus manages to circle out of the way.
Lazarus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lazarus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The One Armed Man can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick from The One Armed Man misses.
The One Armed Man goes for a double leg but Lazarus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lazarus continues to drive forward.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lazarus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and The One Armed Man has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from The One Armed Man and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lazarus lands a nice looking body shot.
The One Armed Man tries to land a front kick but Lazarus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joe The One Armed Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lazarus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The One Armed Man.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lazarus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

The One Armed Man looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The One Armed Man content to control rather than advance.
The One Armed Man prevents Lazarus from improving his position.
Lazarus keeps trying to improve his position.

The One Armed Man is trying to work for a kimura but Lazarus is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lazarus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The One Armed Man pulls his head out easily.
Lazarus taking some punishment here, with The One Armed Man in his half guard.
The One Armed Man scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The One Armed Man sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lazarus defending well though.
The One Armed Man not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lazarus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lazarus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

The One Armed Man is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lazarus has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. The One Armed Man is looking to defend but Lazarus has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for The One Armed Man! Lazarus pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, The One Armed Man taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kirk Lazarus!
Kirk Lazarus thanked the fans post fight for their support.