PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kung Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lao comes to the cage accompanied by Mortal Kombat-Techno Kombat. Watson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Aesop Rock - None Shall Pass. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Lao
vs
Watson

167 cm
25
156 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

177 cm
24
154 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kung Lao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Watson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson throws a nice looking combination but Lao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slow jab from Watson misses its intended target.

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

Watson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Watson throws a sloppy head kick and Lao moves out of range easily.
Nice takedown defense from Watson. No joy for Lao on that attempt.
Watson thows a body shot but no joy.
Lao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watson.
Watson swinging wilding here.
Tom Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Watson does no damage.
Watson throws a lazy right hand but Lao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Watson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Watson.
Lao blocks a leg kick.
Watson swinging wilding here.
No joy there for Watson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lao shoots in and drives through. Watson sprawls well.
Lao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Watson pinned against the cage. Watson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kung Lao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson misses with a double jab.
Watson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Watson throws the left hand but Lao avoids the punch easily.

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.
Watson misses with a series of wild punches.
Watson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lao was well out of range. Poor timing from Watson.
A shot to de liver by Lao. Beautiful body shot.
Watson throws a sloppy head kick and Lao moves out of range easily.
A big left from Watson misses.
No luck for Lao with that takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick from Watson misses.
Lao fails with the takedown.
Watson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watson throws out a loose jab but Lao uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Watson misses.
Watson throws a wild body kick that Lao sees coming a mile off.

Lao closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lao lands in his opponent's guard.
Lao postures up in Watson's guard and throws a big left but Watson blocks it.
Lao trying to control the position from guard on top but Watson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Watson wriggles free and stands up.
Watson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lao blocks a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson fails to land with a series of punches.
Watson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Watson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Lao drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lao stops Watson from standing up.
Lao wants to pass the guard but Watson is keeping the position.
Watson keeping moving, preventing Lao from controlling successfully.
Watson is looking to stand up but Lao isn't so interested in that idea.
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 Kung Lao will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lao avoids the head kick by Watson.
Watson throws a sloppy head kick and Lao moves out of range easily.
Watson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Decent striking displayed by Lao there.
Watson missing with a left hand there. Lao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lao avoids the head kick by Watson.

Lao feints and as Watson raises his hands in defense, Lao changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Watson keeping moving, preventing Lao from controlling successfully.
Lao prevents Watson from getting back to his feet.
Lao is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao stands and throws Watson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lao grinds an elbow into Watson's temple.
Lao advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lao swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kung Lao!