PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leon Bowser (ranked 24928 p4p, 5570 weight class) and Brendan Lawson (ranked 324 p4p, 251 weight class). Leon Bowser has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Bowser
vs
Lawson

181 cm
19
145
0 - 3 - 0

166 cm
18
140
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leon Bowser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brendan Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lawson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bowser is not content to let Lawson control the position.

Lawson is looking for a kimura here.

Lawson is trying to work for a kimura but Bowser is defending well.

Lawson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bowser knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lawson on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowser is trying to stand up here but Lawson is controlling him well.

Lawson is looking for a kimura here.
Bowser is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lawson wants to work for an arm triangle but Bowser is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lawson is working for a kimura but Bowser is defending it quite comfortably.

Lawson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bowser defends it well.

Lawson is working for a submission of some sort.

Lawson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lawson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bowser is just riding it out for now. Lawson eventually gives up the hold.
Bowser is trying to maintain the position but Lawson is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Lawson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Lawson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bowser doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lawson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brendan Lawson dominated that round.
That's time! Bowser's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lawson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bowser did well to prevent Lawson getting side control.
Bowser trying to control but Lawson postures up.
Bowser is refusing to be controlled, as Lawson sits in half guard.
Lawson prevents Bowser from improving his position.

Lawson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lawson seems to be working for a kimura but Bowser defends the submission attempt.
Lawson is keen to just control but Bowser is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lawson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bowser has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bowser is looking for a sweep. Lawson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Lawson is looking for a kimura but Bowser is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lawson to get the leverage.
Brendan Lawson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bowser is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Lawson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Lawson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bowser has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowser is looking to improve his position.

Lawson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bowser doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lawson.
Lawson wants to pass to mount but Bowser is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Lawson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brendan Lawson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bowser stalks Lawson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lawson's face. Lawson staggers backwards, shaken.
Lawson fails with a takedown attempt.
Lawson tries to clinch up but Bowser circles away and keeps his distance.
Bowser misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lawson.
Bowser looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bowser comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bowser as he avoids it easily.
Lawson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bowser defends it nicely.
Leon Bowser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Lawson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bowser but Bowser pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lawson looks for a takedown but Bowser sprawls well.
Bowser leaves Lawson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lawson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Bowser.
A nice combination there by Bowser.
Bowser lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lawson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bowser.

Lawson moves into range and clinches up with Bowser.
Lawson has Bowser pressed against the cage, preventing Bowser from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Bowser tightens his grip and picks Lawson up, before dumping him to the ground. Lawson manages to land in guard.
Bowser loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Lawson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bowser is defending well. Lawson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bowser has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lawson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brendan Lawson!