PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cam Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Tropa de Elite. 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.

McGuire
vs
Lawson

150 cm
19
152 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

180 cm
24
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sebastian McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cam Lawson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawson swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire.
McGuire looks to clinch

and Lawson counters with a shoot takedown. McGuire fights it but they end up in guard.
Lawson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McGuire controls Lawson momentarily but Lawson frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Sebastian McGuire wasn't doing enough on the ground.
McGuire tries to clinch but Lawson moves out of range.
McGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGuire scores with a one two! Lawson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

McGuire has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lawson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGuire avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lawson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGuire gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McGuire stops a takedown attempt from Lawson.
Sebastian McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Lawson.
A right hook to the body lands for McGuire.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from McGuire.

Lawson pulls McGuire into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson controls McGuire momentarily but McGuire frees himself.
McGuire prevents Lawson from getting back to his feet.

Lawson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGuire can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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 utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGuire with a flurry of punches that miss.
McGuire might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McGuire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lawson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGuire manages to get himself to full guard.
Lawson wanted to stand there but McGuire had control of the position.
Lawson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lawson stands and steps away. McGuire gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sebastian McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

McGuire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lawson, pushing him back against the cage.
McGuire tries a body shot but Lawson blocks it.
McGuire works on Lawson's body with a couple of short punches.
Lawson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McGuire lands a body shot.
Lawson landing knees to the body.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Lawson controls the action.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Lawson controls his hands.
Lawson goes for a takedown attempt but McGuire pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A punch combination from McGuire misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson tries to clinch but McGuire is having none of it.

McGuire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGuire tries to throw a body punch but Lawson avoids it by throwing McGuire back against the cage.
McGuire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire prevents a takedown attempt there.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Lawson controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Lawson breaks the clinch.
A combination from McGuire does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sebastian McGuire will probably get the nod.
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.

McGuire tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Lawson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lawson wants to stand and escape but instead McGuire has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
McGuire wants to stand but Lawson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Lawson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Lawson shoots in for a double leg but McGuire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McGuire tries to clinch but Lawson is having none of it.
Lawson shoots in for a double leg but McGuire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lawson shoots in but no luck this time.
Sebastian McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Lawson.
McGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Lawson has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from McGuire.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Lawson controls the action.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Lawson controls his hands.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body.
Lawson is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for McGuire.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire cracks Lawson with a nice body shot.
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!
McGuire tries to work over Lawson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGuire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lawson.
McGuire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGuire scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a shot to the side of Lawson's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire tries a body shot but Lawson blocks it.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawson's elbow.
McGuire lands a body shot.
McGuire cracks Lawson with a nice body shot.
McGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lawsons head.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGuire works on Lawson's body with a couple of short punches.
McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGuire gets underhooks to prevent Lawson's takedown attempt.
McGuire is struggling to control the position.
McGuire is working Lawson over against the cage.
Sebastian McGuire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire lands with a left to the head.

Lawson is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from McGuire.
McGuire scores with a hook to the body.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Lawson controls his hands.
Lawson blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Lawson blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Lawson controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for McGuire.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
McGuire is leaning against Lawson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGuire holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Lawson controls the action.
Lawson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
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!
A hook to the body from McGuire.
McGuire tries a body shot but Lawson blocks it.
McGuire stops a takedown attempt from Lawson.
McGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawson's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
McGuire taking a breather.
McGuire gets underhooks to prevent Lawson's takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGuire is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian McGuire dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

McGuire lands with a nice combination. Lawson backs away looking to recover.
McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Lawson circles away.

McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
McGuire tries to work over Lawson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
McGuire taking a breather.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGuire lands a shot to the body.
McGuire can't find room to land a body shot as Lawson controls the action.
McGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire.
McGuire content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lawson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGuire lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lawson backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire misses with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from McGuire.
A short body shot lands from McGuire as the two fighters clinch.
McGuire stalling against the cage.
McGuire lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from McGuire.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lawson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McGuire is defending well.
McGuire is leaning against Lawson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sebastian McGuire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is pressed up against the cage. Lawson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McGuire down to the mat. McGuire avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McGuire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lawson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lawson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGuire pinned against the cage. McGuire gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sebastian McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cam Lawson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

McGuire moves into range and clinches up with Lawson.
Lawson tries to score a body lock takedown but McGuire shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McGuire pushes Lawson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McGuire stops a takedown attempt from Lawson.
Lawson prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Lawson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGuire gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McGuire stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire gets through Lawson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cam Lawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuire tries to work over Lawson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lawson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGuire is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lawson goes for a takedown attempt but McGuire pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

McGuire clinches with his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGuire, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian McGuire!