PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ichabod Klopfenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klopfenstein comes to the cage accompanied by Unskinny Bop. Lawson has chosen Personality Crisis as his entrance music. 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.

Klopfenstein
vs
Lawson

169 cm
25
171 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

183 cm
25
175 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ichabod Klopfenstein !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Karl Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klopfenstein has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lawson.
Lawson is looking to clinch but Klopfenstein is avoiding it.

Klopfenstein shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lawson controls the position.
A nice elbow there by Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Lawson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Klopfenstein avoids the attempt from Lawson to control.
Lawson is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lawson wants to control but Klopfenstein is having none of it.
Lawson regains half guard.
Lawson manages to get to full guard.
Klopfenstein is fighting to break Lawson's control of his arms but Lawson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lawson trying to keep a closed guard but Klopfenstein is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson managing to control the position.
Klopfenstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawson looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Karl Lawson.
Klopfenstein ducks under a wild hook from Lawson.
Lawson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Klopfenstein shoots in for a takedown but Lawson shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson throws a low kick, looking for Klopfenstein 's leg but Klopfenstein calmly moves out of range.
Klopfenstein fails with a takedown attempt.
Lawson misses with a kick to the body.
Klopfenstein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Klopfenstein shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lawson but Lawson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichabod Klopfenstein . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick from Lawson.
Klopfenstein is breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lawson.
Klopfenstein fails to land the takedown.
Lawson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lawson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Klopfenstein 's sensitive parts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lawson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Klopfenstein takes a step back to recover.
Lawson scores with a spinning back kick!
Klopfenstein ducks right into an uppercut from Lawson.
Lawson lands a front kick.
Klopfenstein steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lawson. That one must have hurt.
Lawson throws out a powerful jab.
Lawson throws a body kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A good leg kick by Lawson.
Lawson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lawson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Lawson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lawson thumps Klopfenstein with a low kick.
Klopfenstein will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lawson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein walks into a jab.

Klopfenstein has closed the distance and engaged Lawson in a clinch.
Klopfenstein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Klopfenstein missing with knees to the body.
Klopfenstein landing knees to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Klopfenstein throws an elbow but misses.
Klopfenstein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Klopfenstein missing with knees to the body.
Lawson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lawson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Klopfenstein takes an elbow to the temple.
Klopfenstein misses with an elbow strike.
Lawson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Klopfenstein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lawson's brow.
Klopfenstein dodges an elbow strike from Lawson.
Klopfenstein avoiding damage as Lawson throws knees to the body.
Lawson missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Lawson on the inside.
Lawson presses Klopfenstein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Klopfenstein blocks an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson lands an uppercut.
Lawson takes an elbow to the temple.
Lawson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Klopfenstein lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lawson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Klopfenstein 's defenses.
Lawson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lawson missing with knees to the body.
Klopfenstein misses with an elbow over the top.
Klopfenstein wants a takedown.
Lawson connects with a knee to the head.
Klopfenstein throws an elbow but it misses.
Lawson avoids a wild elbow strike from Klopfenstein .
Lawson connects with a knee to the head.
Klopfenstein dodges an elbow strike from Lawson.
Nice body punch from Lawson.
Knees to the body from Lawson.
Klopfenstein takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lawson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Klopfenstein throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lawson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Klopfenstein avoids a wild elbow strike from Lawson.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lawson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Klopfenstein just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lawson's brow.
Lawson blocks an elbow strike.
Lawson lands an elbow that stopped Klopfenstein in his tracks for a moment.
Klopfenstein wants a takedown.
Lawson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson missing with knees to the body.
Klopfenstein is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lawson is defending well for now.
Lawson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lawson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Klopfenstein 's defenses.
Lawson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Klopfenstein .
Lawson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Klopfenstein .
Lawson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lawson pushes off an throws an elbow but Klopfenstein leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lawson avoids a wild elbow strike from Klopfenstein .
Lawson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Klopfenstein .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichabod Klopfenstein . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Klopfenstein blocks the elbow strike.
Klopfenstein misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lawson.
Lawson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lawson lands an elbow just above Klopfenstein 's eye.
Lawson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lawson throws an elbow but it misses.
Klopfenstein with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lawson lands an elbow just above Klopfenstein 's eye.
Lawson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Klopfenstein backwards.
Klopfenstein dodges an elbow strike from Lawson.
Lawson blocks an elbow strike from Klopfenstein .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein trying to land knees to the body.
Klopfenstein missing with knees to the body.
Lawson missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Klopfenstein throws an elbow but misses.
Klopfenstein is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lawson is defending well for now.
Lawson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Klopfenstein misses with an elbow over the top.
Klopfenstein changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lawson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Klopfenstein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lawson. Lawson obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice uppercut there from Lawson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lawson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Klopfenstein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Klopfenstein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lawson tests Klopfenstein 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lawson thows a body kick. Klopfenstein tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lawson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Klopfenstein .
Karl Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Lawson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Klopfenstein .
Lawson swats away the attempt to clinch by Klopfenstein .
Lawson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lawson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Klopfenstein doesn't seem bothered though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lawson throws a leg kick but Klopfenstein sees it coming and moves out of range.
Klopfenstein takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Klopfenstein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Klopfenstein takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Lawson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

A good leg kick by Lawson.
Klopfenstein throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lawson's waist but Lawson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Klopfenstein off to one side.
Klopfenstein throws a head kick that misses.
Lawson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Klopfenstein takes one on the button.
Lawson cracks the inside of Klopfenstein 's front leg.
Klopfenstein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lawson lands a nice shot that snaps Klopfenstein 's head back.
Lawson throws a leg kick but Klopfenstein checks it.
Lawson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawson darts in trying to clinch
and Klopfenstein makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Klopfenstein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lawson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lawson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lawson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Klopfenstein moves in looking to clinch but Lawson pushes him off.
Lawson connects with a leg kick. Klopfenstein looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Decent striking displayed by Lawson there.
Lawson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klopfenstein moves away.
Lawson wants to clinch.
Klopfenstein throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein tries a low kick but Lawson avoids it.

Lawson instigates a clinch.
Nice elbow from Lawson.
Lawson takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Karl Lawson has been cut.
Klopfenstein avoids a wild elbow strike from Lawson.
Klopfenstein avoiding damage as Lawson throws knees to the body.

Klopfenstein has clasped his hands together around Lawson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lawson struggling a bit here.
Lawson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lawson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein tries to roll over but Lawson keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Klopfenstein does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Karl Lawson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lawson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lawson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lawson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lawson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Lawson misses
and Klopfenstein counters with an outside leg kick.
Lawson looks for the body kick but Klopfenstein saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson tests Klopfenstein 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lawson is looking to chop away at Klopfenstein 's legs.
A slow jab from Klopfenstein misses its intended target.
Klopfenstein throws a sloppy head kick and Lawson moves out of range easily.
Lawson scores with a nice strike.
Lawson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lawson throws a good cross that connects.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big left from Lawson misses.
Lawson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Lawson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Lawson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lawson throws a solid leg kick but Klopfenstein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lawson.
Klopfenstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lawson throws out the jab.
Lawson walks into a left hand.
Lawson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Klopfenstein closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lawson did well to prevent Klopfenstein getting side control.
Lawson is controlling Klopfenstein 's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lawson wants to get back to full guard.
Lawson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Klopfenstein not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Klopfenstein is pressing down on Lawson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lawson is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lawson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Klopfenstein avoids a kick to the body.
Lawson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lawson throws a leg kick but Klopfenstein sees it coming and moves out of range.
Klopfenstein has a takedown stuffed.
Lawson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lawson misses with a leg kick
and Klopfenstein counters with a body kick.
Klopfenstein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lawson. Lawson obviously looking to wear him down.
Lawson misses with a wild body shot.
Klopfenstein fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lawson avoids it really well and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein moves out of range as Lawson throws a body kick.
Klopfenstein throws a body kick that misses.
Lawson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Klopfenstein makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lawson really felt that one!
Lawson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Klopfenstein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Klopfenstein looks for a takedown but Lawson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichabod Klopfenstein . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Klopfenstein avoids the head kick by Lawson.
Lawson throws a wild body kick that Klopfenstein sees coming a mile off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lawson lands a really nice looking cross but Klopfenstein seems unphased.
Lawson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Klopfenstein checks it well.
Lawson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Klopfenstein counters with a nice kick to the body.
Klopfenstein misses with an uppercut. Lawson saw that one coming.
Karl Lawson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lawson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lawson throws a leg kick but Klopfenstein sees it coming and moves out of range.
Klopfenstein blocks a low kick nicely.
Lawson fakes the leg kick and cracks Klopfenstein in the body.
Klopfenstein tries to close the distance and clinch but Lawson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Klopfenstein tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Klopfenstein takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lawson throws a leg kick

and Klopfenstein counters with a single leg into guard. Lawson didn't expect that.
Klopfenstein might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawson is trying to keep Klopfenstein in close.
Klopfenstein knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lawson on the ground.
Lawson keeping moving, preventing Klopfenstein from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Klopfenstein got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lawson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Klopfenstein has managed to get both his arms back between Lawson's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ichabod Klopfenstein had his way with Karl Lawson in that round.
The cut man is working on Karl Lawson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.

Lawson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Klopfenstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawson.
Lawson scores with a leg kick.
Klopfenstein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lawson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Klopfenstein counters with a thumping low kick.
Klopfenstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lawson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Klopfenstein looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A leg kick checked by Klopfenstein .
Lawson scores with a jab to the body.
Lawson throws a lazy head kick
and Klopfenstein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lawson's knee momentarily.
Klopfenstein tries for a takedown but Lawson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab from Lawson finds it's way through Klopfenstein 's defenses.
Lawson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lawson tries to clinch up
and Klopfenstein counters with a thumping low kick.
Karl Lawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Klopfenstein slips under a jab.
Lawson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lawson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Klopfenstein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Crunch! Klopfenstein slams his shin into Lawson's torso.

Klopfenstein looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lawson!
Klopfenstein raining down shots from the mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein looking to control but Lawson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Klopfenstein lands a big shot there that rocks Lawson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lawson wants to control but Klopfenstein is having none of it.
Klopfenstein lands with some strikes.
Lawson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Klopfenstein cracks Lawson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
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!
Klopfenstein scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Karl Lawson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein breaks from Lawson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lawson tries to hold on but Klopfenstein pushes him away.
Klopfenstein sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Klopfenstein lands with some strikes.
Ichabod Klopfenstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lawson tries to hold on but Klopfenstein pushes him away.

Klopfenstein with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Klopfenstein wants to control the pace but Lawson is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Klopfenstein lands with some strikes.
Klopfenstein lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lawson hang on?
Lawson tries to hold on but Klopfenstein postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawson tries to buck Klopfenstein off but he can't manage it.
Lawson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ichabod Klopfenstein showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lawson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 46:48
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 46:48
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 46:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karl Lawson! Karl Lawson retains his welterweight title!