PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Lawrence (ranked 805 p4p, 597 weight class) and Obama Filth (ranked 120 p4p, 89 weight class). Lawrence comes to the cage accompanied by No Surrender. Filth has chosen Beat the Bastards as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Lawrence
vs
Filth

180 cm
32
195
21 - 15 - 1

185 cm
26
193
8 - 5 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

KOMBAT KLOTHING

Urban Fighter

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 21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Lawrence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Obama Filth!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence throws a lazy head kick
and Filth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Filth has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Filth throws a jab but it's blocked by Lawrence.
Filth throws out a loose jab but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Filth as he jumps to the side.

Lawrence shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lawrence trying to control from half guard but Filth is working away.

Lawrence is trying to work for a kimura but Filth is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Filth manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lawrence wants to pass the guard but Filth is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence trying to control but Filth is working from the bottom.
Lawrence pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Filth is keeping the position for now.
Filth wants to stand up but Lawrence is controlling him.
Lawrence 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.
Filth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lawrence looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Filth has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lawrence has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Filth stops a takedown attempt from Lawrence.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lawrence ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lawrence no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Filth wants to stand but Lawrence is controlling his posture from full guard.
Filth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Lawrence has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Filth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Filth wants to control from the top but Lawrence keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lawrence throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Lawrence looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Filth passes into side control.

Filth stands up and beckons Lawrence to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lawrence.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lawrence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawrence thows a left - swing and a miss!
Filth stuffs the takedown attempt from Lawrence. Lawrence gets slowly back to his feet.
A big right from Filth misses.
Lawrence misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lawrence drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lawrence trying to control the position but Filth is working away.
Lawrence tries to advance to mount but Filth denies him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Filth manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lawrence is pressing down on Filth's thigh, looking to free his foot. Filth is holding on for now.
Filth wants to get back to his feet.
Filth has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Filth works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lawrence trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Filth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lawrence prevents Filth from getting back to his feet.
Lawrence passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawrence tries to pass to full mount but Filth defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Obama Filth will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lawrence shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Filth defends it nicely.
Lawrence shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Filth counters with a nice uppercut.
Filth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lawrence.
Filth throws a fast counter high kick but Lawrence manages to duck under it in time.
Filth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lawrence connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Filth connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lawrence momentarily.
Lawrence doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lawrence takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lawrence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filth slips a jab and a cross from Lawrence.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lawrence.
Lawrence is trying hard to land a takedown here. Filth sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Lawrence drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Filth bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Filth.
Lawrence fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lawrence sizes up Filth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lawrence lands with an uppercut that bounces Filth off the cage and back into range.
Nice straight punches there by Filth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Filth.
Filth missing with a left hand there. Lawrence was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lawrence pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Filth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lawrence with a body shot.
Lawrence moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawrence fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filth scores with a jab to the head.
Filth might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lawrence rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Filth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lawrence lands a head shot.
Obama Filth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Filth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lawrence has time to react.
Filth works Lawrence's body with a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Lawrence. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lawrence.
Filth misses with a right hand
and Lawrence connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lawrence uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Filth.
Lawrence connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lawrence throws a looping overhand right but Filth ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Lawrence does it's job there.
Decent striking displayed by Filth there.
Filth throws a shot from downtown. Lawrence moves away and avoids it.
Lawrence gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Filth counters with a nice uppercut.
Filth throws a shot from downtown. Lawrence moves away and avoids it.
Lawrence half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lawrence moves away.

Lawrence decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lawrence wants to free his trapped foot but Filth is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Filth taking some punishment here, with Lawrence in his half guard.
Filth has hold of Lawrence's hands but Lawrence slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence trying to control from Filth's half guard. Filth has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Filth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lawrence is one step ahead there.
Obama Filth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lawrence looking to sit in guard and control but Filth gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Filth gets to his feet - Lawrence follows without any prompting.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence moves out of range of the strikes.
Filth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lawrence takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Filth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Filth moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown but Filth shows good takedown defense.
Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Filth.
Lawrence throws an off balance right hand
and Filth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lawrence defending well as Filth loads up on a big left hand.
Lawrence throws a jab when Filth was well out of range.
Filth slips under a jab.
Filth throws out a counter right but Lawrence avoids it with no problem.
Filth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawrence misses with a body shot
and Filth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lawrence throws a right and a left that Filth avoids nicely.
Lawrence looks to score with a jab to the body but Filth is just out of range.
Lawrence lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Obama Filth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Filth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Filth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawrence was well out of range. Poor timing from Filth.
Lawrence thows a leg kick but Filth checks it
and Filth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Filth with a jab.
Filth tries to move into range but Lawrence moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Filth throws a hook to the side of Lawrence's head but Lawrence sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Filth lands a jab.
Lawrence scores with a sloppy right hand. Filth should have avoided that one.
Filth throws a jab but it's blocked by Lawrence.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filth scores with a jab.
Filth cracks Lawrence with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Filth but Filth pushes him off and we're back to square one.
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!
Lawrence lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Filth backs up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filth scores with a nice strike.
Filth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
John Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filth scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Filth misses.
Obama Filth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Filth scores with a hook to the body. Lawrence takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lawrence tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Filth swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A cross from Filth lands.

Lawrence throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Filth tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lawrence is in Filth's guard.
Lawrence throws a strike but Filth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

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!

Lawrence looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Filth would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Filth stands up and waves to Lawrence to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filth misses with a wild body shot.
Lawrence takes a swing at Filth's ribcage but misses.
Lawrence misses the jab.
Filth throws a looping overhand right but Lawrence ducks down to avoid it.
Lawrence fails with the takedown
enabling Filth to counter with a crisp jab.
John Lawrence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lawrence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawrence looks to score with a jab to the body but Filth is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Filth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Filth swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lawrence lands with a right hand.
Lawrence lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Filth moves away from the strike by Lawrence.
Filth misses the shot to the body.
Filth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filth swings widly with a right hand
enabling Lawrence to counter with a crisp jab.
Filth scores with a decent looking hook.
Lawrence lands a nice looking body shot.
Filth throws a body punch but Lawrence moves out of range.
Filth slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Filth misses with a looping left.
Filth cracks Lawrence with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lawrence misses with a left hand
enabling Filth to counter with a crisp jab.
Lawrence scores with a three punch combo!
Lawrence misses with a shot to the body
and Filth counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawrence dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Filth. That did some damage!
Lawrence needs to keep his hands up - Filth had a free shot at his head there.

Lawrence is rocked!
The fighters circling - Filth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lawrence misses with a combination
and Filth counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Lawrence is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filth throws a big shot that misses.
Filth cracks Lawrence with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Lawrence tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Filth pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Lawrence is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obama Filth!
After the fight, Obama Filth 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.
John Lawrence spoke after the fight, saying 'Cobra Kai Rules!! Ill be back. No retreat! No surrender! Strike First! Strike Hard!'.