Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMAHelsinki - 129
Date: Jun 26, 2017

#R1#
Pulis misses with a hook.
Pulis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pulis wants it to stay on the feet.
Pulis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lazaro walks into a left hand.
Pulis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lazaro.
Pulis throws a hook but Lazaro blocks it.#CL2#
Pulis has managed to clinch. #BC#
Lazaro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pulis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lazaro.
It seemed like Pulis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lazaro moves out of range of the strikes.
Pulis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lazaro manages to avoid it.
Lazaro is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Pulis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pulis drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Lazaro right on the button. Lazaro goes down! Pulis follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Pulis gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jasper Pulis!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 123
Date: Jun 01, 2017

#R1#
Lazaro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lazaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lazaro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McKenna closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lazaro circles away.
Lazaro connects with a body shot that sends McKenna's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Lazaro pushes McKenna up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Lazaro jumps guard and drags McKenna to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McKenna prevents Lazaro from getting back to his feet.
Lazaro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McKenna prevents Lazaro from getting back to his feet.
McKenna sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna won't allow Lazaro to sweep him here.
Lazaro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McKenna tries to free his leg and advance position but Lazaro is retaining full guard.
McKenna controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Lazaro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lazaro fails with a takedown attempt.
McKenna jabs Lazaro right on the nose. Lazaro blinks but takes it well.
Lazaro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lazaro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT2#
It looks like Gus McKenna has been cut.
A head kick misses from McKenna.
A lazy left from McKenna finds it's target.
Lazaro loads up on a big right hand but McKenna slips the punch.
As Lazaro backs away, McKenna returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lazaro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lazaro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McKenna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McKenna scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lazaro shoots in but McKenna avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Lazaro shoots in looking for a takedown but McKenna manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lazaro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McKenna seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gus McKenna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Lazaro.
Lazaro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McKenna makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from McKenna as Lazaro shoots in.
McKenna swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lazaro moves out of range as McKenna throws a body kick.
Lazaro tries to clinch but McKenna moves out of range.
McKenna motions for Lazaro to come forward. McKenna throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
McKenna drives through and clinches with Lazaro against the cage. #TD2#
Lazaro turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lazaro manages to end up in side control.#ES#
McKenna sneaks out the side door and pushes Lazaro away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Paulo Lazaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKenna closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McKenna cracks Lazaro with a good jab.
McKenna throws a quick inside leg kick.
McKenna sizes up Lazaro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lazaro ducks under a wild hook from McKenna.#T3#
McKenna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lazaro wants to clinch
letting McKenna counter with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from McKenna as Lazaro shoots in.
Lazaro shoots and misses
and McKenna counters with a stiff right hand.
Lazaro throws a jab but it's blocked by McKenna.
Lazaro has his takedown stuffed
and McKenna counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lazaro looks winded!
A solid leg kick lands there for McKenna.
McKenna lands a jab to Lazaro's midsection.
Lazaro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lazaro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McKenna moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good exchange - McKenna coming out on top.
McKenna throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lazaro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKenna's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McKenna duly obliges.
McKenna steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lazaro.
McKenna throwing a counter right hand but Lazaro manages to avoid it.#T4#
McKenna tests Lazaro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lazaro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McKenna turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lazaro takes one to the side of the head.
Lazaro on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice uppercut lands for McKenna. That snapped Lazaro's head back.
McKenna is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lazaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKenna.
McKenna fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lazaro avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lazaro wants to clinch.
McKenna lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gus McKenna dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gus McKenna's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lazaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKenna moves away.
Lazaro misses with a looping right.
McKenna lands a jab to the head.
McKenna moves out of range of the strikes.
Lazaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McKenna misses with a wild body shot.
Nice sprawl there from McKenna as Lazaro shoots in.
Lazaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McKenna connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lazaro. Lazaro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McKenna misses with a straight left.
Lazaro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna throws a head kick but Lazaro moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by McKenna. That's going to slow Lazaro down.
A jab from Lazaro finds it's way through McKenna's defenses.
Gus McKenna is winning the standup battle so far.
Lazaro misses with an uppercut. #CL#
McKenna moves into the clinch.#T1##BC#
McKenna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - McKenna scores with a four punch combination!
McKenna keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lazaro.
Lazaro looks to score with a jab to the body but McKenna is just out of range.
McKenna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lazaro can do to turn this around?
A clash of legs there as Lazaro blocks the low kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McKenna throws a leg kick which misses Lazaro's front leg but catches the back leg as Lazaro tries to avoid it.
Lazaro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McKenna lands with a shot to the body.
Lazaro just misses with a punch to the body.
McKenna lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McKenna tries a low kick but Lazaro avoids it.
Lazaro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lazaro drops his hands momentarily and McKenna takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice shot lands for McKenna.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKenna jabs Lazaro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lazaro misses with a hook
and McKenna connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Lazaro is rocked!#T2#
McKenna throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Lazaro colapses and takes a barrage of punches from McKenna as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Lazaro is left battered and dazed whilst McKenna and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gus McKenna!
An out of breath Gus McKenna thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 116
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Zahav is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Paulo Lazaro has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Lazaro.
Zahav circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zahav waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lazaro.
Zahav throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Lazaro misses.
Zahav throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lazaro.
Lazaro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zahav sprawls well. Zahav wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lazaro gets slowly back to his feet.
Zahav throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lazaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zahav misses with the combination.
Lazaro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zahav.
Zahav fails to land with a series of punches. #KD#
Lazaro lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Zahav sprawling to the canvas. Lazaro follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Zahav hang on? #CUT#
It looks like Baruch Zahav has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lazaro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zahav wants to get back to his feet.
Lazaro scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Zahav blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lazaro.
Zahav is trying to maintain the position but Lazaro is very close to passing his half guard.
Lazaro 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.
Lazaro lands with a punch from half guard.
Zahav has hold of Lazaro's hands but Lazaro slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zahav blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lazaro.
Nice strikes from Lazaro there.
Zahav is trying to stand up here but Lazaro is controlling him well.
Zahav looks winded!
Lazaro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lazaro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zahav is looking to escape.
Lazaro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lazaro stops Zahav from getting back to his feet.
Zahav really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lazaro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lazaro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zahav defending well though.
Zahav on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Lazaro there.
Zahav told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Lazaro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zahav looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lazaro drops an elbow to the side of Zahav's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lazaro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
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!
Lazaro is nestled in close to Zahav, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#
Zahav is rocked!
Lazaro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zahav can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lazaro working over Zahav with some ground and pound. Zahav looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zahav is still in real trouble! Can Lazaro finish him?
Zahav is trying to stand back up but Lazaro is controlling him
Lazaro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Zahav trying to hold on to Lazaro's head to control him but Lazaro postures up.
Zahav seems to have recovered his senses.
Zahav wants to get back to his feet.
Lazaro slips a nice elbow through Zahav's hands, connecting with Zahav's forehead.
Zahav on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zahav has hold of Lazaro's hands but Lazaro slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lazaro scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lazaro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lazaro lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Zahav quite badly. Zahav pulls Lazaro in close trying to recover. Lazaro postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Zahav on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Zahav doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Lazaro!
Paulo Lazaro really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that MayheM sportswear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 113
Date: Apr 17, 2017

#R1#
Lazaro scores with a body shot.
Lazaro swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Klice rushes Lazaro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Klice can't find room to land a body shot as Lazaro controls the action. #TD2#
Klice ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Klice no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Klice is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lazaro defends well.
Lazaro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klice is keeping the position for now.
Klice looking for a sweep. Not yet Klice, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Klice working for a triangle but Lazaro defends it easily.
Klice looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lazaro is one step ahead there. #T1#
Lazaro landing with the ground and pound.
Lazaro throws a big right hand that misses.
Lazaro throws a big right hand that misses.
Klice punching to the body, from the bottom.
Klice lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Klice working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Klice is working Lazaro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Klice chips away with some ground and pound.
Klice lands a couple of elbows.
Klice throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klice lands a couple of digs.
Klice trying to control but Lazaro is working from the bottom.
Lazaro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Klice on the ground.
Klice throws a big right hand that misses.
Lazaro is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Lazaro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Klice controls the pace.
Klice throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Klice scoring with punches to the head and body.
Klice missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lazaro wants to stand up but Klice is controlling him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Klice distracts Lazaro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Klice prevents Lazaro from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Klice's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Klice is working Lazaro over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lazaro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Klice lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klice lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Klice connects with a couple of short punches.
Klice postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#
Lazaro is rocked!#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Klice's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oh Lazaro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Klice postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Lazaro covers up, he's hurt! Klice keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Klice and the ref steps in to end the fight! Klice can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simbo Klice!
In his post fight interview, Simbo Klice started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 106
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Suckerpunch throws a nice looking combination but Lazaro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lazaro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lazaro throws out a powerful jab.
Suckerpunch moves away from the strike by Lazaro.
Lazaro moves out of range of the leg kick from Suckerpunch.
Lazaro wants to counter the offense by Suckerpunch and move into the clinch position.
Lazaro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Suckerpunch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lazaro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Suckerpunch as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazaro wants to clinch
and Lazaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Suckerpunch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lazaro wants to clinch.
Suckerpunch appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1##CL2#
Lazaro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Suckerpunch tries to break free but Lazaro pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Lazaro.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lazaro.
Lazaro pushes Suckerpunch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Suckerpunch is pushing Lazaro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lazaro has Suckerpunch pressed against the cage, preventing Suckerpunch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by Lazaro.
Suckerpunch misses with the head strike.
Suckerpunch prevents a body shot from Lazaro.
A short uppercut from Lazaro. #TD2#
Lazaro jumps guard and drags Suckerpunch to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lazaro is on top in guard. #REVB#
Lazaro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lazaro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lazaro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!
Lazaro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC2#
Suckerpunch is rocked!
Lazaro arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Suckerpunch's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Paulo Lazaro!
Paulo Lazaro managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, MayheM sportswear, into his post fight interview.

Event: OFC 263: Quarantine
Date: Mar 01, 2017

#R1##CL#
Lazaro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Laraque, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Lazaro decides to pull guard.
Laraque trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lazaro's guard.
Lazaro has momentary wrist control but Laraque slips an elbow through the middle.
Laraque tries to stand but Lazaro is controlling from the bottom.
Laraque is looking to work some ground and pound but Lazaro has wrist control.
Lazaro working a defensive guard here.
Lazaro is adopting a defensive guard.
Laraque throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laraque would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Laraque postures up and lands a big shot to Lazaro's brow.
Lazaro looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Laraque with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lazaro manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Lazaro tries a body shot but Laraque blocks it.
Lazaro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Laraque.
Laraque looks winded!
Lazaro lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Lazaro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laraque tries for a takedown but Lazaro circles away easily
and Lazaro counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Georges Laraque has been cut.#CL#
Lazaro darts in and clinches Laraque up against the cage.
Lazaro scores with a shot to the side of Laraque's head.
Lazaro cracks Laraque with a nice body shot.
Lazaro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lazaro.
A right hand to the body from Lazaro. #BC#
Lazaro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD#
Lazaro catches Laraque napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Laraque to the canvas! #T2#
Lazaro throws a big right hand that misses.
We've been hearing that Lazaro has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Laraque avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lazaro throwing strikes from guard but Laraque blocks nicely.
Lazaro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lazaro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lazaro throws a big elbow that misses.
Lazaro cracks Laraque with a solid left hand.
Lazaro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lazaro keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Laraque's head.#CUT#
That has opened up Georges Laraque's cut even more.
Lazaro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Laraque on the ground.
Lazaro is looking to work some ground and pound but Laraque has wrist control.
Laraque preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lazaro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laraque utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Lazaro is looking to work some ground and pound but Laraque has wrist control.
Lazaro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Laraque's head.
Lazaro wants to control from the top but Laraque keeps moving. #SU#
Lazaro gets to his feet - Laraque follows without any prompting. #TD#
Laraque gets caught napping as Lazaro dives in and scores a takedown. Laraque manages to retain guard.
Lazaro wants to control from the top but Laraque keeps moving.
Lazaro throwing strikes but missing.
Lazaro with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lazaro landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lazaro accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Lazaro works over Laraque with some ground and pound from guard.
Laraque preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lazaro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lazaro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT#
The cut above Georges Laraque's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lazaro with a nice head shot there.#CUT#
Georges Laraque's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Georges Laraque's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paulo Lazaro!
After the big win, Paulo Lazaro made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MayheM sportswear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: OFC 256: Parker vs Il Sung
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Lazaro darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lazaro sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Machado trying to control here.
Lazaro really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lazaro seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Machado actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Machado looking for submissions off his back.
Lazaro is trying to control. Machado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Machado trying to control but Lazaro postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Machado looking for submissions off his back.
Lazaro wants to free his trapped foot but Machado is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lazaro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Machado is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lazaro pulls his head out easily.
Lazaro is trying to control. Machado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lazaro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machado defending well though.
Lazaro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2##SUB#
Machado looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Machado is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Lazaro is tapping! Great win for Machado!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rigan Machado!
Rigan Machado seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: OFC 248: Roadblock
Date: Jan 11, 2017

#R1#
Gonzalez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lazaro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gonzalez swivels and escapes.
Lazaro scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT#
It looks like Jesus Gonzalez has been cut.
We've been told by Lazaro's head coaches at LOD: Rampage Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lazaro wants to clinch up but Gonzalez keeps it at a distance.
A good leg kick by Lazaro.
Gonzalez lands with an uppercut that bounces Lazaro off the cage and back into range.
Gonzalez swats away the attempt to clinch by Lazaro.
Lazaro throws a head kick but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez missing with a left hand there. Lazaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Lazaro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lazaro fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Lazaro moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Lazaro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lazaro.#BC2#
Gonzalez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Lazaro. Those never looked like landing. #T1##CL#
Lazaro clinches up against the cage.
Lazaro jumps guard but Gonzalez stands there with Lazaro around his waist. Lazaro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Lazaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez working aggressively here.
Gonzalez stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lazaro.
Gonzalez trying to stall but Lazaro improves his position.
Still in the clinch, Gonzalez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lazaro is leaning against Gonzalez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lazaro jumps guard but Gonzalez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lazaro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gonzalez to keep the fight standing.
Lazaro can't find room to land a body shot as Gonzalez controls the action.
Lazaro lands a nice shot to the body.
Gonzalez looks winded!
Lazaro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lazaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gonzalez backwards.
Lazaro lands an uppercut.#TD#
Lazaro successfully pulls guard.
Gonzalez postures up. #T2#
Gonzalez prevents Lazaro from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lazaro is on top in guard. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lazaro slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lazaro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gonzalez for as long as he can get away with.
Lazaro'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.
Gonzalez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lazaro tries to free his leg and advance position but Gonzalez is retaining full guard. #T3#
Lazaro working some strikes from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gonzalez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lazaro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lazaro with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lazaro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lazaro tries to pull guard but Gonzalez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lazaro lands with a right to the head.
Gonzalez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lazaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Lazaro.
Lazaro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Lazaro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Gonzalez's cut.
That's time! Lazaro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lazaro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gonzalez defends well and Lazaro ends up having to push Gonzalez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Lazaro scores with a takedown into Gonzalez's guard.
Gonzalez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU#
Lazaro stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Paulo Lazaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Lazaro takes the fight into the clinch.
Lazaro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lazaro jumps guard but Gonzalez stands there with Lazaro around his waist. Lazaro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Lazaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Lazaro - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazaro lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Lazaro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Lazaro lands a leg kick that knocks Gonzalez off balance momentarily.
Lazaro throws the kick towards the body but Gonzalez avoids it.
Lazaro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1##CL#
Lazaro rushes Gonzalez and presses him up against the cage.
Lazaro missing with knees to the body.
Lazaro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gonzalez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lazaro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Lazaro pulls guard successfully.
Lazaro tries to strike from the bottom.
Gonzalez takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Lazaro looking to control.
Lazaro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gonzalez is controlling him.
Lazaro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gonzalez on the ground.
Lazaro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzalez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lazaro.
Paulo Lazaro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gonzalez is trying to maintain the position but Lazaro is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Lazaro slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Lazaro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lazaro is taking a breather. Gonzalez 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.#SU#
Lazaro escapes and gets back to his feet. #T3#
Lazaro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gonzalez.
Lazaro has a takedown stuffed.
Gonzalez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lazaro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lazaro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gonzalez takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Lazaro closes the distance and clinches.
Lazaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzalez can do to turn this around?
Gonzalez prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Lazaro successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Lazaro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #ES#
Lazaro has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gonzalez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T4#
Lazaro connects with a single shot there.
No joy there for Gonzalez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Gonzalez avoids the head kick by Lazaro.
Lazaro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gonzalez as he jumps to the side.
Gonzalez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lazaro connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gonzalez scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Lazaro forces Gonzalez back against the cage and clinches.
Lazaro lands a shoulder strike.
Lazaro lands a knee to the body.
Lazaro cracks Gonzalez with a nice body shot.
Lazaro is leaning against Gonzalez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Lazaro.
A hook to the body from Lazaro.
A short body shot lands from Lazaro as the two fighters clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Lazaro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Gonzalez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Lazaro moves into the clinch.
Gonzalez stalling against the cage.
Gonzalez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lazaro to keep the fight standing.
Gonzalez throws a punch but it's blocked by Lazaro.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lazaro.
Lazaro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Lazaro. #TD#
Lazaro ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lazaro no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lazaro 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazaro doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lazaro throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lazaro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gonzalez's guard. #REVR#
Lazaro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lazaro throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Lazaro sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lazaro postures up in Gonzalez's guard and throws a big left but Gonzalez blocks it.
Lazaro is working Gonzalez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gonzalez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SU#
Lazaro stands and steps away. Gonzalez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lazaro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gonzalez as he jumps to the side.
Lazaro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Lazaro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lazaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gonzalezs head. #TD#
Lazaro pulls Gonzalez into guard. #ES#
Lazaro has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gonzalez off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lazaro lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #CL#
Lazaro closes the distance and pushes Gonzalez back into the cage.
Lazaro is working Gonzalez over against the cage.
Lazaro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gonzalez or not.
Lazaro lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gonzalez to his knees! Lazaro keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Lazaro!
Paulo Lazaro very nearly forgot to thank MayheM sportswear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: OFC 241: Seyedi vs Coleman
Date: Dec 14, 2016

#R1#
Lazaro avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Lazaro shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lazaro avoids the head kick by Anderson.
We've been told by Lazaro's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Lazaro darts in and clinches Anderson up against the cage.#TD#
Lazaro manages to pull guard. #SU2#
Anderson stands up and waves to Lazaro to follow him.
Anderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lazaro doesn't seem bothered though.
Lazaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Lazaro wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lazaro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lazaro.
Anderson swings for the body but Lazaro moves out of range.
Lazaro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Lazaro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Lazaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lazaro.
Lazaro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Lazaro moves away and avoids it.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Lazaro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Anderson has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Anderson misses with a hook. Lazaro ducked under it nicely.
Lazaro moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Anderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson misses with a body punch
and Lazaro counters with a one-two to the body.
Lazaro shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anderson throws a shot from downtown. Lazaro moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Lazaro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Lazaro clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lazaro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lazaro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Anderson's efforts to push away.
Anderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Lazaro has double underhooks.
Lazaro misses with an elbow strike.
Lazaro tries to pull guard but Anderson won't allow it.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Lazaro is controlling him.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Lazaro is controlling him.
Lazaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Lazaro.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Lazaro.
Anderson is looking to break free of the clinch but Lazaro has double underhooks.
Lazaro pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#KD#
Lazaro floors Anderson with a big punch on the inside! Anderson is trying to recover but Lazaro dives into side control. #ROC#
Anderson is rocked!
Anderson looks winded!#T3#
Anderson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lazaro is controlling him well.
Anderson is still in real trouble! Can Lazaro finish him?
Lazaro controlling the position.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but Lazaro drags him back down.
Lazaro taking a breather here.
Anderson seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Lazaro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but Lazaro drags him back down.
Lazaro in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Anderson stops Lazaro from passing to mount.
Lazaro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Anderson on the ground.
Anderson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lazaro has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Anderson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Anderson is not content to let Lazaro control the position. #SU#
Lazaro decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T4#
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson tries to bum rush Lazaro with a series of wild strikes but Lazaro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson falls off balance throwing a combination
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Lazaro counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Lazaro has closed the distance and engaged Anderson in a clinch.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage.
Lazaro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anderson smiles and moves away.
Lazaro tries to clinch but Anderson moves away
and Anderson counters with a series of strikes. Lazaro will be more careful next time no doubt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lazaro.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lazaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lazaro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Lazaro ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheers as Anderson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lazaro doesn't seem phased though.
Anderson tests Lazaro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Paulo Lazaro will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Lazaro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lazaro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Anderson takes a shot to the head.
Lazaro tries to land knees in the clinch but Anderson avoids the damage to the body.
Anderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lazaro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lazaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Paulo Lazaro has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Anderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Anderson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lazaro lands with a left to the head.
Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lazaro keeps control of Anderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anderson can't break the clinch.
Anderson is trying to force a seperation but Lazaro has the dominant position.
Lazaro prevents Anderson from breaking the clinch.#T1#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lazaro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lazaro has Anderson pressed against the cage, preventing Anderson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anderson is trying to push Lazaro away but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Anderson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anderson tries to break free but Lazaro pushes him back against the cage.
Lazaro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Anderson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anderson tries to break free but Lazaro pushes him back against the cage.
Anderson is trying to push Lazaro away but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lazaro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lazaro throws an elbow but misses.
Lazaro has Anderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson is trying to force a seperation but Lazaro has the dominant position.
Lazaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anderson backwards. #BC#
Lazaro breaks the clinch. #T2#
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Anderson looks to move away, Lazaro throws a big counter combo but Anderson just gets out of the way.#CL#
Lazaro forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson tries to break free but Lazaro pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Lazaro pulls guard.
Lazaro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anderson is controlling him. #SU2#
Anderson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Anderson misses with a hook. Lazaro ducked under it nicely.
Anderson throws a body punch but Lazaro moves out of range.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lazaro moves away.
Lazaro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Damon Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Lazaro walks into a stiff left hand from Anderson.
Lazaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lazaro is just out of range.#CL#
Anderson gets tackled into the cage by Lazaro. Lazaro maintains the clinch.
Lazaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anderson can do to turn this around?
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage.
Lazaro tries to throw a body punch but Anderson avoids it by throwing Lazaro back against the cage. #T3#
Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lazaro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Lazaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lazaro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Anderson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anderson tries to circle away but Lazaro has him pinned against the cage.
Lazaro keeps control of Anderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Anderson wants to get back to striking at distance but Lazaro won't allow it.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Lazaro is controlling him.
Anderson is trying to force a seperation but Lazaro has the dominant position.
Lazaro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lazaro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anderson is defending well for now.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage.
Lazaro keeps control of Anderson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lazaro has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson can't break the clinch.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch but Lazaro keeps him there for the moment.
Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anderson is trying to break free.
Anderson is trying to break free.
A short left from Lazaro.
Anderson is breathing heavily.
Anderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Anderson is trying to break free.
Lazaro pushes Anderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lazaro digs a right hand underneath Anderson's ribcage. Anderson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Lazaro.
Lazaro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Lazaro.
Lazaro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lazaro fails to pull guard.
Anderson has had enough of the clinch but Lazaro keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Lazaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Lazaro moves into the clinch.
Lazaro working some nice short punches in the clinch.#KD#
Lazaro connects with a big uppercut there that sends Anderson tumbling to the ground! Lazaro follows him down into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Lazaro dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lazaro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
Anderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Lazaro moves into the clinch.
Lazaro scores with a shoulder strike.
Lazaro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lazaro lands a body punch. #TD#
Lazaro pulls guard.
Lazaro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lazaro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazaro controlling Anderson's posture. #SU2#
Lazaro is working an open guard so Anderson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lazaro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Lazaro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Lazaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Anderson lands a jab to Lazaro's midsection.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lazaro.
No luck for Lazaro with that takedown attempt.
Paulo Lazaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Lazaro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
Lazaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Anderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Damon Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Anderson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lazaro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Lazaro rushes Anderson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson is trying to break the clinch but Lazaro is controlling him.
Anderson is trying to break free.
Anderson working hard to break the clinch.
Lazaro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Anderson's efforts to push away.
Anderson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lazaro is working Anderson over against the cage.#T2#
Lazaro lands a body punch. #TD#
Lazaro pulls Anderson into guard.
Lazaro trying to control the position. #SUB#
Lazaro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Anderson stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL#
Lazaro drives through and clinches with Anderson against the cage.
Lazaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Anderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Lazaro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Anderson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD#
Lazaro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Anderson!
Anderson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lazaro has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Anderson seems a little lost for a moment, as Lazaro dominates the positioning.
Anderson defending against the ground and pound. #T3#
Lazaro is staying tight to Anderson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Paulo Lazaro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson tries to escape but Lazaro is in control.
Lazaro fails to land a wild elbow strike. #ES2#
Anderson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#CL#
Lazaro moves into the clinch.
Anderson can't break the clinch.
Lazaro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lazaro presses Anderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lazaro lands a body shot. #BC#
Lazaro breaks from the clinch.
Lazaro shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.
No luck for Lazaro with that takedown attempt.
Lazaro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Lazaro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lazaro somewhat.
Paulo Lazaro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lazaro rather than just go for the knockout.
Anderson swings for the body but Lazaro moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lazaro tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
Lazaro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anderson's sensitive parts.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Lazaro shoots in but no luck this time.
Lazaro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Damon Anderson.
I think Lazaro 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Lazaro!
After the big win, Paulo Lazaro made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MayheM sportswear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2016

#R1#
Lazaro throws out a loose jab but Rumble uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lazaro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rumble circles away.
Nice body kick there by Rumble.
Rumble connects with a crisp jab.
Lazaro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lazaro tries to clinch there but Rumble circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rumble! But no joy.
Lazaro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lazaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lazaro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Rumble misses.
Rumble connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#KD2#
Rumble cracks Lazaro with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lazaro looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rumble finish him? #ROC2#
Lazaro is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lazaro is holding his hands too far apart here. Rumble throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Lazaro is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Barney Rumble!
A victorious Barney Rumble thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland Games 204
Date: Sep 08, 2016

#R1#
A cross from Lazaro lands.#CUT#
It looks like John Machado has been cut.
Lazaro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Machado at a distance. #TD2#
Machado scores with a takedown into Lazaro's guard.
Machado sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lazaro's guard. #SUB2#
Machado is trying to work for a kimura but Lazaro is defending well.
Machado is pressing down on Lazaro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lazaro is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Lazaro is defending against the submission attempts here by Machado.
Machado is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lazaro! #SUB2#
Machado looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Machado looking to secure an arm triangle but Lazaro defends it well. #T1#
Machado controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Machado is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lazaro to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lazaro shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Machado is working for a guillotine from mount but Lazaro frees his head quite easily.
Lazaro has given up his back here. #SUB2#
Machado is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB2#
Machado working for the choke.
Lazaro just trying to survive but Machado is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Machado looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Machado patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Lazaro trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Machado patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Lazaro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Machado on the ground.
Lazaro just trying to survive but Machado is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Machado is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Lazaro with him. Lazaro is trying to defend but Machado has an arm under the chin now! Lazaro grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Machado!
A very excited looking John Machado made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2016

#R1#
Lazaro connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
Tearrius George's cut is getting worse.
George is breathing heavily.
George moves away from the strike by Lazaro.
Lazaro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract George.#CL2#
Lazaro drives through and clinches with George against the cage.
George tries to work over Lazaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lazaro misses with a punch on the inside.
Lazaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lazaro pushes George back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lazaro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
George doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
George struggles to land a body shot inside as Lazaro controls his hands.
Lazaro working aggressively here.
Lazaro lands with a left to the head.
Lazaro lands a right hand that snaps the head of George backwards.
Lazaro lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT2#
Tearrius George's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Lazaro.
George blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lazaro fails to land.
Nice body punch from Lazaro.
George misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lazaro cracks George with a nice body shot.#T1#
Lazaro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lazaro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down George.
Lazaro tries to throw a body punch but George avoids it by throwing Lazaro back against the cage.
George blocks a punch to the side of the head. #KD2#
Lazaro lands a big left hand right to the temple and George goes down! #ROC2#
George is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, Tearrius George's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Lazaro wants to get back to his feet.
Oh George is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lazaro is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T2##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
George seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Lazaro drops George with a big left hand and mounts him. George is in big trouble!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tearrius George's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paulo Lazaro!
In his post fight interview, Paulo Lazaro started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Highland Games 199
Date: Aug 11, 2016

#R1#
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Lazaro is just out of range.
Machado dips to his left and cracks Lazaro with an uppercut!
Machado tries for a takedown but Lazaro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Lazaro misses its target.
Machado looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Machado throws a poor cross that misses
and Lazaro counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Carlos Machado has been cut.
Lazaro thuds his right hand into Machado's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lazaro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Machado's head backwards.
Machado tries for a takedown but Lazaro circles away easily
and Lazaro counters with a stiff right hand.
Paulo Lazaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Machado.
Lazaro cracks Machado with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Machado has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD2#
Machado bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Machado is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lazaro is trying to escape and Machado transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lazaro is forced to tap! Nice work there by Machado! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Machado!
After the fight, Carlos Machado was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Highland Games 186
Date: Jun 26, 2016

#R1#
A slow jab from Lazaro misses its intended target.
Lazaro slips a jab from Machado.
Lazaro slips under a jab.#TD#
Lazaro tries to sprawl but Machado drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lazaro keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado wants to control but Lazaro is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lazaro can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Machado is looking for a kimura here.
Machado seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lazaro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazaro trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Machado is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Machado maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lazaro could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Machado has cracked it and Lazaro is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Machado!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Machado!
Carlos Machado bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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