PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dragan Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Sorrowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Sorrowe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Law
vs
Sorrowe

175 cm
27
168 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

171 cm
24
166 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dragan Law!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Sorrowe!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law shoots in for a takedown but Sorrowe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been hearing reports that Law has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

Law shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Law not doing much here.
Law prevents Sorrowe from standing back up.

Law looking for a submission but Sorrowe manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law wants to control from the top but Sorrowe keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorrowe wants to stand but Law is controlling the position.
Law throwing strikes but missing.
Law loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Law wants to control from the top but Sorrowe keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sorrowe throws a chopping leg kick but Law manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Law with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sorrowe counters with a big head kick but Law shrugs it off.
Sorrowe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Law.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragan Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sorrowe throws a predictable looking body shot

and Law counters with a single leg into guard. Sorrowe didn't expect that.
Law 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law landing with the ground and pound.
Law is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sorrowe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Law wants to control from the top but Sorrowe keeps moving.
Law trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Law lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Law wants to pass the guard but Sorrowe is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorrowe is looking to stand up but Law isn't so interested in that idea.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Law passes into half guard.
Sorrowe tries to roll over but Law keeps him under control.
Law seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sorrowe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Law is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Law not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Law wants to pass the guard but Sorrowe is defending well.
Law not landing any meaningful shots this time.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Law is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sorrowe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sorrowe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sorrowe stuns Law with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Law slips under a jab.
Law shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sorrowe defends it nicely.
Sorrowe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Law has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dragan Law dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Law slaps away a takedown attempt from Sorrowe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sorrowe swats away the attempt to clinch by Law.
Law is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sorrowe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sorrowe tries a head kick but it misses.
Law looks for a takedown but Sorrowe sprawls well.
Law with a poor takedown
and Law takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragan Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Law tries for a takedown but Sorrowe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Law wants to clinch up but Sorrowe keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Sorrowe misses

and Law counters with a shoot takedown. Sorrowe fights it but they end up in guard.

Law drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sorrowe manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Law has Sorrowe in his guard.

Law working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorrowe wants to stand but Law is controlling his posture from full guard.
Law controls Sorrowe momentarily but Sorrowe frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Law working for submissions but it's allowed Sorrowe to get to half guard.
Law trying to hold on to Sorrowe's head to control him but Sorrowe postures up.
Law keeps control of the position for the meantime.

Law looking for subs from the bottom but Sorrowe mounts him!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Law wants to control but Sorrowe is having none of it.
Law is looking to improve his position but Sorrowe isn't that keen on the idea.
Law wants to control but Sorrowe is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Law is looking to get to half guard.
Sorrowe avoids the attempt from Law to control.
Sorrowe sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sorrowe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Law is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Law sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Sorrowe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sorrowe lands a high kick!

Sorrowe instigates a clinch.
Law holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sorrowe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Law is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sorrowe to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sorrowe throws an elbow but misses.
Sorrowe lands a hook that snaps the head of Law backwards.
Sorrowe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Law is working for takedown but Sorrowe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Law has Sorrowe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sorrowe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragan Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sorrowe is looking to control Law's arms but Law gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sorrowe has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorrowe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Law is defending well for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Law.
Law dodges an elbow strike from Sorrowe.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Law.
Sorrowe missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law misses with a punch on the inside.
Sorrowe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Law blocks it with crossed arms.
Law prevents a body shot from Sorrowe.
Law avoiding damage as Sorrowe throws knees to the body.
Law jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sorrowe walks away with a smile on his face. Law gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Sorrowe has managed to clinch.
Law blocks an elbow strike from Sorrowe.
Sorrowe tries a body shot but Law blocks it.
Law pushes Sorrowe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Sorrowe.
Sorrowe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Law is defending well for now.
Law lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Law has clasped his hands together around Sorrowe's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Law tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Sorrowe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law trying to control the position but Sorrowe is working away.
Law is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

Law working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Law tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law trying to control the action but Sorrowe is working from the bottom.
Law creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sorrowe wants to get back to his feet but Law drags him back down.
Law creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sorrowe sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
An elbow from Law crashes against the mat.
Law trying to control the action but Sorrowe is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sorrowe trying to remain calm as Law controls from the top position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Dragan Law did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sorrowe throws a head kick that misses.
Law tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Law takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Law scores with a nice head shot.
Law is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sorrowe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Sorrowe gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Law fails to land.
Sorrowe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Law.
Sean Sorrowe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sorrowe missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorrowe looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Sorrowe pulls guard effortlessly.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Sorrowe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Law postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Sorrowe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Law is looking to work some ground and pound but Sorrowe has wrist control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sorrowe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Law is controlling him.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Law fails with a takedown attempt.

Sorrowe drives through and clinches with Law against the cage.
Sorrowe has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Law seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sorrowe can turn it around.

Law pulls Sorrowe into guard.
Law working a defensive guard but Sorrowe manages to pass into side control anyway.
You can see the frustration on Law's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Law is looking to regain half guard here but Sorrowe keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law is working hard here to advance position.
Sorrowe wants to stand but Law is controlling his arm.
Law wants to control but Sorrowe postures up.
Law manages to get back to half guard.

Law looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Law tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sorrowe has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sorrowe wants to control the pace but Law is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Sorrowe dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Law fails with a takedown attempt.
Law blocks a head kick by Sorrowe.
Sorrowe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Law takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Law with a poor takedown
and Sorrowe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sorrowe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sorrowe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Sorrowe. No joy for Law on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragan Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Law fails to land the takedown.

Law drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sorrowe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Law controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Law trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Law throws a strike but Sorrowe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Law wants to sweep but no luck.
Law looking to control.

Law had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sorrowe defends it easily.
Sorrowe tries to stand but Law is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sorrowe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Law is trying to keep Sorrowe in close.
Law is trying to hold Sorrowe in close to prevent damage but Sorrowe has managed to pass into half guard.
Law has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sorrowe is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sorrowe trying to control the action but Law is working from the bottom.
Law trying to hold on to Sorrowe's head to control him but Sorrowe postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sorrowe pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Sorrowe tries to sprawl but Law drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Law trying to control the action but Sorrowe is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law is really struggling to control Sorrowe but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sorrowe tries to roll over but Law keeps him under control.
Law looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sorrowe with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Law has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sorrowe avoids a series of strikes thrown by Law.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dragan Law.
I think Law has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 48:47
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 48:48
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Dragan Law!
Dragan Law is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Dragan Law 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.