PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Lawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Berry
vs
Lawler

200 cm
22
270 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

188 cm
21
285 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Berry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Lawler!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berry takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Berry defending well as Lawler loads up on a big left hand.
Lawler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lawler lands with a right hand.
Berry throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lawler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Berry counters with a slapping leg kick.
Berry shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lawler pinned against the cage. Lawler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Berry takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lawler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lawler wants it to stay on the feet.
Berry looks to land a combination but Lawler avoids it well.
Berry on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawler tests Berry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lawler looks to score with a jab to the body but Berry is just out of range.
Berry moves in looking to clinch but Lawler pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lawler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Berry!
Lawler lands a lovely overhand right.
Bob Lawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Berry.
Lawler is trying to buck Berry off.

Lawler explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Berry tries for a takedown but Lawler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Berry. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lawler as he avoids it easily.
Lawler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lawler looks to score with a jab to the body but Berry is just out of range.
Lawler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Berry counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lawler lands a jab-cross combination.
A left and a right from Lawler both land. Nice combination.
Berry is breathing heavily.
Lawler throws a body punch but Berry moves out of range.
Lawler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Berry.
No joy there for Lawler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lawler scores with a hook to the body. Berry takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Berry takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lawler stuffs the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawler leaves Berry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lawler throws a shot from downtown. Berry moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the body from Lawler misses
and Berry counters with a good low kick that Lawler was not able to check.
Berry takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lawler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawler digs a good hook to Berry's body.
Decent striking displayed by Lawler there.
Lawler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lawler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Berry.
Danga de danga de dang - Lawler scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawler missing with a left hand there. Berry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lawler misses with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Berry moves out of range as Lawler strikes.
Berry is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lawler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lawler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lawler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like John Berry has been cut.
Lawler throws a series of punches but Berry avoids them all with ease.
Lawler misses with a body shot.
Lawler connects with the punch.
Lawler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berry tries to work over Lawler's front leg with a kick but Lawler checks it.
Lawler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berry manages to avoid it.
Lawler lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Lawler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Berry's cut.
That's time! Berry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lawler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Lawler.
Lawler throws a monster overhand right that drops Berry! Lawler follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Lawler!