PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masahiko kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). kimura comes to the ring accompanied by Madcon - Freaky Like Me. 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.

kimura
vs
Lawson

185 cm
28
218 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

182 cm
23
220 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

FULL METAL GEAR

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Masahiko kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jerry Lawson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lawson feints and as kimura raises his hands in defense, Lawson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
kimura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lawson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
kimura keeping full guard, as Lawson tries to pass.
kimura seems keen to control Lawson's posture.
kimura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lawson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lawson working some strikes from top position.
kimura is pulling down on Lawson's head. It's preventing any offense from Lawson, at least for the moment.

Lawson has gone for a leg lock! kimura slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lawson's guard.
Lawson trying to keep a closed guard but kimura is proving a slippery customer.

kimura drops back looking for a leg! Lawson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawson manages to kick kimura off! kimura jumps back into Lawson's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lawson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Lawson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. kimura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
kimura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Lawson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lawson wants to sweep here but kimura controlling him for the moment.
Lawson keeping moving, preventing kimura from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lawson wants to sweep here but kimura controlling him for the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Lawson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lawson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for kimura!
kimura keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Lawson.
kimura is in a horrible position here. Lawson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lawson prevents kimura from getting the reversal.
Lawson unloading with bombs!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
kimura tries to lock up and control but Lawson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lawson lands a big shot there that rocks kimura but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
kimura manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lawson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lawson throws a strike but kimura avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
kimura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lawson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
kimura can't do much from the bottom here.

Lawson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. kimura looks calm but he's in trouble here. Lawson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. kimura is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Lawson lets go of the hold and kimura can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jerry Lawson!