PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Knowshon Zavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragan Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knowshon Zavier had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Zavier
vs
Law

176 cm
25
169 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

175 cm
22
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

TWGC Champion
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ironclad Fightwear

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Knowshon Zavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dragan Law!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zavier moves in looking to clinch but Law pushes him off.
Law tries for a takedown but Zavier circles away easily
and Zavier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zavier takes a swing at Law's ribcage but misses.
Zavier throws a series of punches but Law avoids them all with ease.
Law changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zavier tries to avoid it but Law manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zavier to the ground. Zavier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zavier throws a body punch but Law moves out of range.
Zavier lands a head kick!
Zavier moves in looking to clinch but Law pushes him off.
Zavier misses with an attempted mid kick.
Law with a poor takedown
and Zavier counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Knowshon Zavier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dragan Law.

Law looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Law is pressing down on Zavier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zavier is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Law is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zavier doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Law.

Law is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zavier is just riding it out for now. Law eventually gives up the hold.
Zavier trying to control but Law postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Law is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zavier tries to roll over but Law keeps him under control.
Zavier regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Law.
Law wants to pass the guard but Zavier is keeping the position.
Zavier pulls Law in to control the position.

Law postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zavier is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Law, into his guard.
Zavier wants to control from the top but Law keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Law working for a triangle but Zavier defends it easily.
Zavier controls from within his opponent's guard.
Law is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Law sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zavier defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law is pressing down on Zavier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zavier is holding on for now.
Zavier blocking the ground and pound attempt from Law.

Law is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zavier is looking for a sweep. Law is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Law is working for a submission of some sort.
Law missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dragan Law will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Law misses with a takedown attempt
letting Zavier counter with a right hand.
Law misses with a takedown attempt
and Zavier counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zavier looks to land a body kick but Law moved away.
Law tries for a takedown but Zavier circles away easily

and Zavier counters by moving into the clinch.
Knowshon Zavier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dragan Law.

Zavier breaks the clinch.
Zavier misses with a looping left.

Law scores with a takedown into Zavier's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Law is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zavier on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zavier tries to get out of the position.
Law with a flurry of punches that miss.
Law postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Law postures up in Zavier's guard and throws a big left but Zavier blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law won't allow Zavier to sweep him here.
Law passes Zavier's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zavier keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Law is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zavier sees it coming and defends easily.
Law prevents Zavier from improving his position.

Law is looking for a kimura here.
Law is thwarting Zavier's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Law.
Law wants to pass the guard but Zavier is defending well.

Law is trying to work for a kimura but Zavier is defending well.
Law not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zavier wants to control but Law is keeping busy.
Law lands with a punch from half guard.

Law is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zavier sees it coming and defends easily.

Zavier is defending against the submission attempts here by Law.
Zavier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Law connects with a nice short shot to Zavier's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Law is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zavier avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Law.
Zavier is refusing to be controlled, as Law sits in half guard.
Zavier is looking for a sweep. Law is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zavier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Law on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Law lands strikes from half guard.
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!
Zavier slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Law throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dragan Law showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Zavier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Law shoots and misses
and Zavier counters with a right hand to the body.

Law is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zavier's half guard.

Law is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zavier doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Law.
Law is trying to control. Zavier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zavier is looking for a sweep. Law is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Law is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zavier defends it well.

Law is working for an americana but Zavier has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Law was thinking about the submission.
Law missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zavier trying to control the position here.
Law stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zavier swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zavier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zavier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Law manages to get himself to full guard.

Law had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zavier defends it easily.

Law working for submissions but it's allowed Zavier to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Law has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Zavier escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Zavier!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zavier's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zavier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Law keeps working.
Law is in trouble now - Zavier has advanced to mount!
Law is desperately trying to improve his position but Zavier has a good base and remains in mount.
Law slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Law moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zavier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Law has an active guard here but Zavier has managed to pass into half guard.
Knowshon Zavier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Law wants to improve his position but Zavier is controlling well.
Dragan Law is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zavier is trying to control. Law wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zavier wants to pass to mount but Law is defending the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dragan Law comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Law winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dragan Law!