PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charobi Mac D (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawson comes to the cage accompanied by Another Victory. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Lawson
vs
Mac D

190 cm
25
190 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

188 cm
21
197 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

$10
Condemned

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Lawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charobi Mac D!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac D looks to throw the jab but Lawson is out of range.
Mac D thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Mac D does no damage.
Lawson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mac D fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mac D on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lawson just misses with a punch to the body.
Mac D tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lawson is able to avoid easily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Mac D enables Lawson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mac D manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mac D wants to get back to his feet but Lawson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lawson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lawson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mac D works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lawson won't allow Mac D to get back to his feet.
Lawson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lawson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson forces his way into half guard.
Mac D is trying to stand up here but Lawson is controlling him well.
Lawson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lawson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lawson is looking to advance position but Mac D won't allow it.

Lawson seems to be looking for submissions.
Mac D pushes Lawson off looking to stand but Lawson dives back in and keeps control.

Lawson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lawson is trying to control. Mac D wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mac D on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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!
Lawson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lawson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lawson drops an elbow to the side of Mac D's head.
Mac D pushes Lawson off looking to stand but Lawson dives back in and keeps control.

Lawson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mac D sees it coming and defends easily.
Mac D is refusing to be controlled, as Lawson sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson misses with a head shot. Mac D uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lawson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mac D keeping moving, preventing Lawson from controlling successfully.
Lawson prevents Mac D from getting back to his feet.
Lawson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mac D wants to stand but Lawson is controlling the position.
Lawson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Eric Lawson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mac D fails to land with a series of punches.

Mac D gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lawson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lawson trying to control but Mac D is working from the bottom.
Lawson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mac D can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lawson controls the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawson looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mac D is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mac D is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lawson is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric 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.

Mac D throws out a leg kick but Lawson moves out of range and Mac D only half commits.
A combination from Mac D does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mac D throws a lazy right hand but Lawson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Lawson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mac D's guard.
Eric Lawson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lawson postures up and lands a big shot to Mac D's brow.

Lawson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mac D is looking to stand back up but Lawson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mac D.

Mac D kicks off Lawson and gets to his feet.
Mac D rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lawson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lawson misses with a looping left.
Lawson throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac D will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lawson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lawson punishes Mac D's body with a nice straight punch.
Charobi Mac D seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick there by Mac D.

Lawson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mac D to the mat! Mac D manages to get full guard.
Lawson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mac D wants to stand but Lawson is controlling the position.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mac D is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mac D swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mac D wants to get back to his feet but Lawson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lawson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mac D is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawson looking to pass the guard.
Mac D is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Lawson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lawson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lawson wants to control from the top but Mac D keeps moving.
Lawson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mac D is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lawson postures up in Mac D's guard and throws a big left but Mac D blocks it.
Lawson stops Mac D from standing up.
Lawson pushes down on Mac D's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lawson is keen to just control but Mac D is a slippery customer.

Lawson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lawson in particular looking to stall.
Lawson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lawson wants to control but Mac D is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac D avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lawson.

Lawson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mac D sees it coming and defends easily.
Lawson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mac D defending well though.

Lawson is working for a kimura but Mac D is defending it quite comfortably.
Lawson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lawson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lawson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mac D is trying to stand back up but Lawson is controlling him
Lawson is taking a breather. Mac D says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Lawson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.

Mac D takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mac D throws a series of strikes that have Lawson backpedaling.
Lawson lands the left hand.
Mac D misses with a left hand
and Lawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mac D has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mac D there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mac D swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Lawson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawson passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Lawson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mac D knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lawson cracks Mac D with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Mac D is rocked!
Lawson lands a strong strike to the head of Mac D. That's dazed him! Lawson looking to finish here. Mac D is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Lawson lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Lawson!
A very excited looking Eric Lawson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.