PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cam Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Umanga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nate Umanga has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cam Lawson's chin.

Lawson
vs
Umanga

180 cm
27
150 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

175 cm
28
162 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cam Lawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nate Umanga!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umanga misses with a takedown attempt
and Lawson counters with a one-two to the body.

Umanga closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lawson did well to prevent Umanga getting side control.
Umanga prevents Lawson from improving his position.
Lawson wants to control but Umanga is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Umanga is trying to control the action in half guard but Lawson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Umanga not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Umanga is trying to work for a kimura but Lawson is defending well.

Umanga is looking for a kimura here.
Umanga wants to take a breather but Lawson is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Umanga looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lawson is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Umanga thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lawson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Umanga.
Umanga thows a huge punch but Lawson dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umanga not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lawson is trying to stand.
Lawson trying to control here.
Umanga stops Lawson from getting back to his feet.
Umanga throws a strike but Lawson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Umanga has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Umanga postures up in Lawson's guard and throws a big left but Lawson blocks it.
Umanga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Umanga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lawson is looking to stand up but Umanga isn't so interested in that idea.
Umanga trying to control but Lawson is working from the bottom.
Umanga passes Lawson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Umanga slips a nice elbow through Lawson's hands, connecting with Lawson's forehead.
Umanga thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lawson's head.
Umanga tries to pass to full mount but Lawson defends it.
Umanga not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Umanga is working for a kimura here but Lawson manages to reverse the position and he's now in Umanga's guard.
Umanga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Umanga looking for a sweep. Not yet Umanga, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Umanga throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lawson uses it to pass to side control.
Lawson wants to stand but Umanga is controlling his arm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Umanga's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umanga tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lawson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Umanga dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Umanga ducks under a wild hook from Lawson.
Umanga shoots in and drives through. Lawson sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Umanga or perhaps it was just good defense by Lawson which made him look bad.
Lawson slaps away a takedown attempt from Umanga, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've been told by Lawson's head coaches at SPARTANS! (25 coaches, w/ Sauna) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cam Lawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Umanga.
Lawson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Umanga shoots in but Lawson avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Lawson clinches up with Umanga and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Lawson.
Umanga tries for a takedown but Lawson manages to get underhooks.
Umanga drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lawson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Umanga drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson lands an elbow that stopped Umanga in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Nate Umanga has been cut.
Lawson lands an elbow inside that Umanga shrugs off.
Lawson gets through Umanga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Lawson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lawson is trying to keep Umanga in close.
Umanga trying to control but Lawson is working from the bottom.
Lawson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Umanga with a nice head shot there.
Nate Umanga has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umanga with a flurry of punches that miss.
Umanga wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving.
Lawson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Umanga!
Lawson prevents Umanga from getting the reversal.
Lawson wants to take his opponent's back but Umanga doesn't allow it.
Lawson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umanga working to try and regain half guard.
Lawson avoids the attempt from Umanga to control.
Umanga tries to control the position but Lawson now has his back.
Umanga is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umanga rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Umanga is looking to control Lawson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Umanga avoid being mounted?
Umanga is trying to get back to full guard.
Lawson tries to stand and escape but Umanga is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umanga tries to roll over but Lawson keeps him under control.
Lawson wants to control but Umanga is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Cam Lawson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nate Umanga's cut.
That's time! Lawson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lawson just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Umanga.
Umanga changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lawson tries to avoid it but Umanga manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lawson to the ground. Lawson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Umanga shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lawson but Lawson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cam Lawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Umanga.
Lawson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Umanga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lawson as he avoids it easily.
Umanga fails with the takedown.

Lawson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Umanga tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lawson is in Umanga's guard.
Lawson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Umanga moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umanga keeping full guard, as Lawson tries to pass.
Umanga takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Umanga doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Finch Farm inform us that Umanga has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Umanga has an active guard here but Lawson has managed to pass into half guard.
Umanga is trying to maintain the position but Lawson is very close to passing his half guard.
Umanga is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lawson is staying active.

Umanga looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umanga tries to get to full guard but Lawson has control of the leg.
Umanga gets full guard.
Umanga is trying to keep Lawson in close.
Umanga lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lawson!
Lawson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umanga won't let Lawson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Umanga misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Umanga thowing shots but they're missing.
Umanga is landing with some decent strikes but Lawson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lawson is squirming around, avoiding Umanga's attempts to control the action.

Umanga is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Lawson is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Lawson flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Umanga anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Lawson and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Umanga slips an arm under Lawson chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Umanga has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Umanga is squeezing on Lawson like an anaconda would it's prey. Lawson fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nate Umanga!