PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitka Boycheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawson comes to the cage accompanied by Another Victory. Boycheck has chosen Парус as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Lawson
vs
Boycheck

190 cm
26
190 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

180 cm
32
204 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Brute
$50

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 15 - 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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mitka Boycheck!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boycheck at a distance.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lawson.
Boycheck misses with a takedown attempt
and Lawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Lawson misses the target.
Lawson thows a body kick. Boycheck tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Boycheck misses with a wild combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lawson connects with a body shot.
Boycheck shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lawson as he avoids it easily.
Lawson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mitka Boycheck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawson dodges the punch combination from Boycheck.
Lawson blocks a head kick by Boycheck.
Boycheck takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boycheck finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lawson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boycheck on the side of the head.
Boycheck misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lawson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boycheck's head.

Lawson drives through with a takedown into guard.

Boycheck has his foot on Lawson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lawson works his way back into a safe position though.
Lawson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boycheck's guard.

Boycheck is defending against the submission attempts here by Lawson.

Boycheck looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lawson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boycheck sees it coming and defends easily.

Lawson seems to be working for a kimura but Boycheck defends the submission attempt.
Lawson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lawson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lawson throwing shots but Boycheck is blocking nicely.
Lawson tries to pass to full mount but Boycheck defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boycheck looking for submissions off his back.
Boycheck tries to get to full guard but Lawson has control of the leg.

Boycheck actively working from the bottom here.
Lawson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lawson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boycheck knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lawson drops an elbow to the side of Boycheck's head.
Lawson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boycheck does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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 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.

Boycheck is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lawson pulls his head out easily.

Boycheck actively working from the bottom here.

Boycheck looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lawson is looking for a kimura but Boycheck is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lawson to get the leverage.

Boycheck looking for submissions off his back.

Lawson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lawson is keen to just control but Boycheck is a slippery customer.

Boycheck is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lawson pulls his head out easily.

Lawson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boycheck defends it well.
Lawson is keen to just control but Boycheck is a slippery customer.

Lawson is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lawson lands a nice short elbow.
Lawson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Boycheck looking for submissions off his back.
Lawson is nestled in close to Boycheck, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lawson passes to side control.
Boycheck tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lawson landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawson trying to control the action but Boycheck is working from the bottom.
Boycheck gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Lawson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lawson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boycheck's head.
Boycheck fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lawson blocks a leg kick.
Mitka Boycheck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boycheck lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boycheck looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lawson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boycheck has time to react.
No joy there for Boycheck, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boycheck throws a right hand that misses
and Lawson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lawson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boycheck connects with a high kick.
Lawson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boycheck throws a chopping leg kick but Lawson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lawson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawson throws out a powerful jab.
Lawson connects with a crisp jab.
Lawson misses with a body shot.
Boycheck throws a combination. Lawson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lawson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lawson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boycheck takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lawson scores with a jab.
Boycheck tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lawson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boycheck somewhat.
Boycheck is breathing heavily.
A jab from Lawson finds it's way through Boycheck's defenses.
Lawson moves out of range of the body kick from Boycheck.
Boycheck takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lawson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boycheck stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lawson takes a swing at Boycheck's ribcage but misses.
Boycheck shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lawson as he avoids it easily.
Eric Lawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitka Boycheck.
A punch lands to the side of Boycheck 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boycheck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lawson thuds a left hand into Boycheck's body.
Lawson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boycheck tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lawson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boycheck somewhat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boycheck walks into a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson avoids the head kick by Boycheck.
Boycheck fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lawson scores with a nice strike.
Lawson jabs Boycheck to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lawson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Boycheck is rocked!
Boycheck throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lawson scores with a sloppy right hand. Boycheck should have avoided that one.
Boycheck is still on wobbly legs! Can Lawson finish him?
Lawson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lawson wants it to stay on the feet.
Boycheck takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boycheck seems to have recovered his senses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lawson - that will leave a mark!
Boycheck sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lawson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lawson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boycheck looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lawson cracks Boycheck with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boycheck shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boycheck thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boycheck takes one on the button.
Lawson cracks Boycheck with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson scores with a jab to the head.
Boycheck takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lawson throws out a powerful jab.
Boycheck takes one to the side of the head.
Boycheck is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lawson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Boycheck.
Lawson delivers a nice body kick.
Lawson leaves Boycheck with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lawson cracks Boycheck with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lawson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boycheck on the side of the head.
Lawson digs a good body shot into Boycheck's ribs.
Boycheck tries to score with a low kick but Lawson moves his leg out of the way.

Lawson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawson wants to control but Boycheck is keeping him busy.
Lawson lands some shots froms side control.
Boycheck taking a bit of punishment here - Lawson scoring with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lawson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boycheck, who protects the arm well.
Boycheck is trying to get back to half guard.
Lawson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boycheck keeps working.
Boycheck is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lawson off and has taken his back!
Boycheck doesn't have the hooks in and Lawson manages to turn into his guard.

Boycheck throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Boycheck is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

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

Eric Lawson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Lawson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lawson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boycheck throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lawson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lawson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boycheck throws a right and a left that both miss.

Lawson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Boycheck manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lawson working some strikes from top position.
Lawson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boycheck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lawson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lawson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Boycheck some visible discomfort.

Lawson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Lawson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lawson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boycheck is looking to regain half guard here but Lawson keeps moving and retains side control.
Lawson trying to control the position but Boycheck is working away.
Boycheck is looking to regain half guard here but Lawson keeps moving and retains side control.
Lawson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Boycheck to see if he's OK.

Lawson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lawson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Lawson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boycheck, who protects the arm well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boycheck is looking for a sweep.

Lawson has an Americana. Boycheck didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Lawson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Lawson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Eric Lawson!
A very excited looking Eric Lawson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.