PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Starr II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Starr II is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Starr II
vs
Lawson

178 cm
23
172 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Starr II!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starr II throws a series of punches but Lawson moves out of range.
Lawson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lawson shoots in but Starr II avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lawson avoids the body shot from Starr II.
Lawson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Danga de danga de dang - Starr II scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Jack Lawson has been cut.
Starr II misses with a double jab.
Starr II throws a series of punches but Lawson avoids them all with ease.
Tommy Starr II seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Starr II throws a nice looking combination but Lawson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Starr II tries to bum rush Lawson with a series of wild strikes but Lawson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lawson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Starr II avoids it really well and circles away.
Starr II throws a right hand that Lawson ducks under and follows up with a left that Lawson also avoids with ease.
Starr II connects with a right hand. Lawson shakes it off.
Starr II throws a series of punches but Lawson moves out of range.
Starr II listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Starr II misses with a jab, cross combination.
Starr II misses with a double jab.
Starr II fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lawson manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Starr II does no damage.
Starr II misses with a few strikes there.
Starr II throws a lazy right hand but Lawson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Starr II lands with a straight right. Lawson didn't see that one coming.

Lawson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Starr II is breathing heavily.
Lawson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lawson slows the pace down in half guard.
Lawson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lawson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Starr II blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lawson.
Lawson wants to control but Starr II is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lawson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lawson working Starr II over with strikes.
Lawson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lawson with the ground and pound but Starr II uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Starr II can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lawson controls the pace.
Lawson landing some decent shots from guard.
Lawson landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Starr II is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lawson is controlling him.
Lawson passes into half guard.
Lawson throwing shots but Starr II is blocking nicely.
Lawson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Lawson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lawson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lawson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Starr II is not content to let Lawson control the position.
Lawson thows a huge punch but Starr II dodges it nicely.
Lawson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lawson working Starr II over with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Starr II defending well though.
Lawson thows a huge punch but Starr II dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Lawson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Lawson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lawson dives in and grabs Starr II's left leg, looking for a takedown. Starr II pushes down on Lawson's head and hops out.

Lawson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Starr II sprawls well initially but Lawson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lawson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lawson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Starr II reverses the position - he's now on top in Lawson's guard.
Lawson is adopting a defensive guard.
Starr II wants to stand but Lawson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson looking for a sweep. Not yet Lawson, not yet.
Lawson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lawson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Starr II is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lawson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Starr II sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Lawson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Starr II blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lawson.
Lawson trying to mount his opponent but Starr II defends it.
Starr II tries to kick Lawson off but Lawson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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. Lawson connects with a nice short shot to Starr II's temple.
Lawson lands with a punch from half guard.
Lawson wants to pass the guard but Starr II is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lawson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Starr II keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawson is nestled in close to Starr II, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Starr II keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lawson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lawson wants to pass to mount but Starr II is defending the position.
Lawson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Lawson.
Lawson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lawson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Starr II avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lawson.
Lawson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lawson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lawson lands with a punch from half guard.
Lawson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Lawson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Lawson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Lawson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Starr II is fending him off so far but Lawson persists. Nope, Starr II circles away and we're back to standing.
Starr II tries to bum rush Lawson with a series of wild strikes but Lawson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Lawson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Starr II did well to prevent Lawson getting side control.
Lawson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lawson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Starr II does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Still in half guard, Lawson seems content to control.
Lawson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lawson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Starr II might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lawson working Starr II over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Lawson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lawson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Starr II knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson lands strikes from half guard.
Starr II is refusing to be controlled, as Lawson sits in half guard.
Lawson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Starr II with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lawson controlling the action here.
Jack Lawson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lawson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

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.
Lawson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lawson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Lawson seems content to control.
Starr II is trying to stand back up but Lawson is controlling him
Lawson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lawson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lawson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jack Lawson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Lawson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lawson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Starr II is bucking up trying to escape but Lawson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lawson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Starr II can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lawson lands a big shot there that rocks Starr II but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lawson looking to finish Starr II with some ground and pound. This is bad for Starr II!
Lawson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lawson trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lawson scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Starr II is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawson postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Starr II bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Lawson and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Lawson!
Jack Lawson is the new welterweight champion!