PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lemon Mccarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cooper Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lemon Mccarthy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mccarthy
vs
Lawson

170 cm
18
146 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
18
153 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lemon Mccarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cooper Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ben Hemmingworth and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mccarthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lawson throws a leg kick but Mccarthy checks it.
Mccarthy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lawson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Mccarthy rushes Lawson and presses him up against the cage.
Mccarthy is trying to pull guard but Lawson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Mccarthy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mccarthy tried to score with a low kick but Lawson checks it.
Nice jab there from Lawson.
Mccarthy needs to keep his hands up - Lawson had a free shot at his head there.

Mccarthy has Lawson up against the cage in a clinch.
Mccarthy tries to score a body lock takedown but Lawson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lawson is trying to break free.
Mccarthy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lemon Mccarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccarthy looking for a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Mccarthy manages to break the clinch.
Mccarthy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lawson sprawls well. Lawson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mccarthy gets slowly back to his feet.
Lawson throws out a counter right but Mccarthy avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Mccarthy.
Lawson counters with a body kick.
Lawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mccarthy feinted with a counter takedown.
Cooper Lawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lawson connects with a crisp jab.
Lawson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some bone on bone action there as Mccarthy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lawson throws a chopping leg kick but Mccarthy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mccarthy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lawson manages to circle out of the way.
Good standup being displayed there by Lawson as he connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mccarthy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lawson throws a one two combo.
Lawson tests Mccarthy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mccarthy.
Lawson throws a sloppy head kick and Mccarthy moves out of range easily.
Mccarthy is looking to counter the offense by Lawson and move into the clinch.
Mccarthy tries to clinch but Lawson is having none of it.
Lawson misses with a series of wild punches.

Mccarthy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lawson tries to break the clinch but Mccarthy is controlling the position.
Lawson prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccarthy is trying to pull guard but Lawson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lawson prevents the takedown attempt.
Mccarthy tries to pull guard but Lawson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mccarthy jumps guard but Lawson stands there with Mccarthy around his waist. Mccarthy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Mccarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mccarthy or perhaps it was just good defense by Lawson, which made it look bad.
Mccarthy has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson with a nice cross.

Mccarthy takes the fight into the clinch.

Mccarthy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawson leaves Mccarthy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lawson fails to land with a series of punches.
Lawson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lawson throws a series of punches but Mccarthy avoids them all with ease.
Lawson lands a head shot.
Mccarthy fails with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mccarthy fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lawson clobbers Mccarthy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mccarthy dives in and grabs Lawson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lawson pushes down on Mccarthy's head and hops out.
Lawson swings for the body but Mccarthy moves out of range.
Lawson stuffs the takedown.
A combination from Lawson does no damage.
Mccarthy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Lawson counters with a crisp one two that drops Mccarthy! Lawson thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mccarthy to his feet! Mccarthy is in big trouble!

Mccarthy is rocked!
Lawson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oh Mccarthy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lawson wants to land a leg kick but Mccarthy is out of range.
Lawson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mccarthy goes for a double leg but Lawson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lawson continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lemon Mccarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Lawson misses.
Mccarthy seems to have got his legs back now.
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 misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cooper Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccarthy avoids the head kick by Lawson.
Mccarthy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mccarthy misses with a few strikes there.
Lawson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mccarthy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mccarthy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lawson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mccarthy scrambles back to his feet.
Lawson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mccarthy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lawson avoids it really well and circles away.
Lawson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cooper Lawson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A cross from Lawson lands.
Lawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mccarthy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mccarthy fails with a takedown attempt.
As Mccarthy backs off Lawson throws a huge counter combo but Mccarthy manages to avoid it all.
Mccarthy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lawson sprawls well. Lawson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mccarthy gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mccarthy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lawson's waist but Lawson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mccarthy off to one side.
Mccarthy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mccarthy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lawson.
Mccarthy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lawson as he avoids it easily.
Lawson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lawson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lawson looks to land a body kick but Mccarthy moved away.
Mccarthy drops his hands momentarily and Lawson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson scores with a nice head shot.
Lawson scores with a hook to the body. Mccarthy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lawson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lawson throws a leg kick but Mccarthy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lawson lands with a cross.
Lawson scores with a jab.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mccarthy. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Lawson tries a head kick but it misses.

Mccarthy clinches.
Mccarthy tries a body shot but Lawson blocks it.
Lawson is trying to break free.
Lawson is trying to break the clinch but Mccarthy has him pressed against the cage.

Mccarthy breaks the clinch.
Lawson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson misses with a wild body shot.
Mccarthy wants to clinch up but Lawson keeps it at a distance.
Lawson misses with a head kick.
Lawson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mccarthy has time to react.
Lawson lands with a hook. Mccarthy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mccarthy. Mccarthy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lawson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lawson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mccarthy.
Mccarthy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Mccarthy has managed to clinch.
Lawson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mccarthy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mccarthy jumps guard but Lawson stands there with Mccarthy around his waist. Mccarthy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cooper Lawson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Lawson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lawson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mccarthy shoots in for a double leg but Lawson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lawson misses with a wild combination.
Mccarthy looks for the body kick but Lawson saw that one coming.
Lawson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lawson stuffs the takedown attempt from Mccarthy. Mccarthy gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mccarthy moves to clinch but Lawson breaks away
and Lawson counters with a one-two to the body.
Lawson lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mccarthy's head.
Lawson blocks a leg kick.
Lawson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lawson scores with a jab. Mccarthy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lawson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lawson lands with a cross.
Lawson looks to land a combination but Mccarthy avoids it well.
Mccarthy checks the leg kick.
Lawson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mccarthy. Mccarthy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lemon Mccarthy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mccarthy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mccarthy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mccarthy shoots in and drives through. Lawson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lemon Mccarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawson wobbles Mccarthy with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Lawson dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Mccarthy to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cooper Lawson!
Cooper Lawson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Kangaroo Punch (Formally Happy Pills) - Laundry 90 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.