PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jarred Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lawson
vs
Oliveira

205 cm
21
193 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
20
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jarred Lawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ronaldo Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lawson clinches.
Oliveira has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lawson after a bit of a struggle.
Lawson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliveira wants a takedown but no success here.
Lawson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lawson tries to break the clinch but Oliveira is controlling the position.
Oliveira is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Oliveira pulls guard effortlessly.
Lawson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oliveira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lawson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Oliveira's guard.
Oliveira is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lawson is one step ahead there.

Oliveira has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lawson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lawson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oliveira with a lazy takedown attempt

and Lawson moves into the clinch.
Jarred Lawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Oliveira.
Oliveira stops a takedown attempt from Lawson.

Lawson decides to pull guard.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lawson wants to stand up but Oliveira is controlling him.
Oliveira postures up.
Lawson has control of Oliveira's left arm, preventing Oliveira from doing any damage.
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 is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Jarred Lawson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Lawson clinches up with Oliveira and pushes him back against the cage.

Lawson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lawson keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Lawson pulls Oliveira in close to prevent any damage.
Oliveira wants to get up but he can't break Lawson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lawson wants to sweep but no luck.
Oliveira trying to control but Lawson is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ronaldo Oliveira hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Oliveira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lawson circles away.
Oliveira looks winded!
Oliveira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Lawson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lawson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawson wants to stand up but Oliveira is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarred Lawson dominated that round.
That's time! Lawson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lawson goes for a double leg but Oliveira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Oliveira continues to drive forward.
Lawson is pressed up against the cage. Oliveira has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lawson down to the mat. Lawson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lawson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oliveira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lawson stuns Oliveira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Lawson. No joy for Oliveira on that attempt.
Jarred Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oliveira wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarred Lawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawson misses with a takedown attempt - Oliveira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oliveira tries to clinch up but Lawson circles away and keeps his distance.

Oliveira closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Oliveira lands in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira trying to control but Lawson is working from the bottom.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
Lawson seems keen to control Oliveira's posture.
Lawson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lawson keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oliveira as he jumps to the side.
Oliveira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira takes one to the chin there.

Lawson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lawson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Oliveira can't find room to land a body shot as Lawson controls the action.
Oliveira leaning his opponent against the cage.

Lawson pulls Oliveira into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson working a defensive guard here.

Lawson has his foot on Oliveira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oliveira works his way back into a safe position though.
Oliveira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira postures up in Lawson's guard and throws a big left but Lawson blocks it.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving.
Lawson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ronaldo Oliveira was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lawson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliveira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oliveira wants to land a leg kick but Lawson is out of range.
Lawson fails with the takedown.
Lawson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oliveira.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliveira throws a head kick but Lawson moves out of range.
Lawson slips a jab from Oliveira.
Lawson misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ronaldo Oliveira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Lawson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Lawson misses with a takedown
letting Oliveira counter with a right hand.
Lawson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lawson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lawson wants it to stay on the feet.
Oliveira darts in looking for a takedown but Lawson gets double underhooks and turns Oliveira into the cage.

Lawson successfully pulls guard.
Oliveira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lawson pushes Oliveira off looking to stand but Oliveira dives back in and keeps control.
Lawson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oliveira.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Oliveira seems to be looking for submissions.
Lawson trying to hold on to Oliveira's head to control him but Oliveira postures up.
Lawson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oliveira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oliveira's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lawson has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Oliveira is defending well but eventually Lawson manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Oliveira has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jarred Lawson!