PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bagel Boss (ranked 1514 p4p, 1943 weight class) and John Lawrence (ranked 226 p4p, 281 weight class). Boss comes to the cage accompanied by 6 Foot 7 Foot. Lawrence comes into a darkened arena with his song building. No Surrender kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Boss
vs
Lawrence

184 cm
28
190
19 - 12 - 0

180 cm
31
195
19 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition
KOMBAT KLOTHING

KOMBAT KLOTHING

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bagel Boss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boss misses with a double jab.
Lawrence looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lawrence has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bagel Boss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lawrence throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boss.
Boss thinks about countering with a head kick.
Lawrence throws a right hand that Boss ducks under and follows up with a left that Boss also avoids with ease.
Lawrence lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boss's sensitive parts.
Lawrence avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lawrence fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lawrence checks a leg kick.
As Boss backs off Lawrence throws a huge counter combo but Boss manages to avoid it all.
Boss tries to work over Lawrence's front leg with a kick but Lawrence checks it.
A swing and a miss from Boss.
Lawrence shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boss pinned against the cage. Boss gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss leaves Lawrence with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lawrence throws a right hand that Boss ducks under and follows up with a left that Boss also avoids with ease.
Nice body punch from Boss.
Boss lands with a nice combination. Lawrence backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawrence fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence throws a head kick that misses.
Lawrence is looking to land body kicks.
Lawrence showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boss.
Lawrence throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Lawrence closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lawrence is looking to pass Boss's guard but actually Boss recovers to full guard.
Lawrence prevents Boss from getting back to his feet.
Lawrence postures up in Boss's guard and throws a big left but Boss blocks it.
Boss is looking to stand up but Lawrence isn't so interested in that idea.
Lawrence is looking to advance position but Boss has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Boss avoids the attempt from Lawrence to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boss is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Boss blocks a jab.
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!
Boss moves away from the strike by Lawrence.

Lawrence shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Boss napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lawrence trying to control the position but Boss is working away.
Boss is trying to buck Lawrence off.
Lawrence trying to control the position but Boss is working away.
Boss is being controlled here.

Lawrence wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boss, who protects the arm well.
Boss defending against the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lawrence working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boss is not content to let Lawrence control the position.
Lawrence is staying tight to Boss's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lawrence lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lawrence tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lawrence laying and praying for a moment but Boss takes advantage and regains half guard.

That's four 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.
Boss keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lawrence is trying to control the action in half guard but Boss is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lawrence prevents Boss from standing back up.
Lawrence trying to pass the guard but Boss defending well.
Lawrence wants to control but Boss is keeping him busy.

Lawrence 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lawrence connects with a nice short shot to Boss's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but John Lawrence will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Boss misses with an uppercut

and Lawrence decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Boss's guard.
Boss keeping full guard, as Lawrence tries to pass.
Lawrence throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boss works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Boss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawrence throwing strikes but missing.
Boss wants to stand but Lawrence is controlling the position.
Lawrence trying to control but Boss is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Boss pushes Lawrence off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lawrence throws a series of punches but Boss moves out of range.
Bagel Boss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawrence misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss throws an overhand right that lands on Lawrence's shoulder, as Lawrence tries to avoid the shot.
Boss misses with a jab to the body
and Lawrence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boss feints and then cracks Lawrence's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lawrence down.
Lawrence throws a low kick but Boss avoids it.
Lawrence takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boss throws a combination that misses
letting Lawrence counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Boss's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lawrence shoots for a takedown but Boss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lawrence throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lawrence will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boss connects with a body shot that sends Lawrence's belly button to the back.
Boss fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lawrence is out of range.
Lawrence wants to counter the offense by Boss and move into the clinch position.
Boss looks to land a combination. Lawrence sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boss misses with a leg kick.
Lawrence looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Boss misses.
Lawrence slips a straight right by Boss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boss pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lawrence dodges the punch combination from Boss.
Lawrence misses with an uppercut. Boss saw that one coming.

Lawrence throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boss was covering up waiting for the punch and Lawrence finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lawrence is pushing down on Boss's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boss is fighting to maintain full guard but Lawrence has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lawrence thows a huge punch but Boss dodges it nicely.
Lawrence throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boss keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boss avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lawrence.
Boss wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lawrence is looking to advance position but Boss won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lawrence is looking for a kimura but Boss is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lawrence to get the leverage.

Boss has one foot on Lawrence's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lawrence cracks Boss with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boss misses the jab.
Lawrence throws a big shot that misses.
Boss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lawrence misses with a head kick.
Boss throws a hook but Lawrence blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Lawrence on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lawrence bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lawrence misses with a two punch combination.
Boss throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Boss. Beautiful body shot.
A punch combination from Lawrence misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawrence ducks under a wild hook from Boss.
Lawrence looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bagel Boss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence scores with a hook.
Boss lands a head kick. Lawrence smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lawrence turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lawrence displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Boss throws a looping overhand right but Lawrence ducks down to avoid it.
Lawrence throws a counter combo.
Boss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lawrence moves away.
Boss looks to land a combination but Lawrence avoids it well.
Lawrence connects with an inside leg kick.
Lawrence misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Lawrence closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lawrence misses with a body punch.
Lawrence wants to take the fight to the mat but Boss manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lawrence works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Lawrence gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Boss regains guard.

Boss uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boss throws a lazy right hand but Lawrence sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lawrence throws a leg kick but Boss sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bagel Boss will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Lawrence blocks a head kick by Boss.
Lawrence tries to move into range but Boss moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boss takes a swing at Lawrence's ribcage but misses.
Boss ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lawrence slips a jab from Boss.
Boss looks to land a combination but Lawrence avoids it well.
Boss throws a sloppy head kick and Lawrence moves out of range easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lawrence!
Lawrence blocks a head kick by Boss.
Boss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lawrence manages to avoid it.
A head kick from Boss lands but Lawrence takes it in his stride.
Boss moves out of range of the strikes.

Lawrence closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boss did well to prevent Lawrence getting side control.
Lawrence has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawrence stalling away here and it's allowed Boss to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Boss keeps moving.
Boss wants to stand and escape but Lawrence is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Boss keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lawrence accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lawrence stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boss swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawrence forces his way into half guard.
Lawrence is looking to take a break and control but Boss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boss avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lawrence.
Boss is trying to stand.
Boss is refusing to be controlled, as Lawrence sits in half guard.
Lawrence wants to pass the guard but Boss is defending well.
Lawrence throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lawrence missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lawrence is looking to advance position but Boss won't allow it.
Lawrence drops an elbow to the side of Boss's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lawrence lands a nice short elbow.
Boss is trying to stand.
Boss has hold of Lawrence's hands but Lawrence slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lawrence trying to control from half guard but Boss is working away.
Boss keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lawrence landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boss is trying to stand.
Lawrence wants to pass to mount but Boss is defending the position.
Lawrence scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boss is looking to escape.
Lawrence scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Lawrence is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boss defends it well.
Lawrence seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lawrence is pressing down on Boss's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boss is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawrence thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
John Lawrence has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boss looks like he's trying to stand up.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Lawrence comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lawrence has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!