PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mary Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samson Reid will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Lawrence
vs
Reid

161 cm
24
346 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mary Lawrence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Samson Reid!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Reid manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lawrence on his heels. He'll look to pass Lawrence's guard now, I'm sure.
Lawrence really is a fat lump.
Reid trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawrence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reid looking to pass the guard.
Reid prevents Lawrence from getting back to his feet.
Lawrence keeping full guard, as Reid tries to pass.
Lawrence wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence wants to stand but Reid is controlling the position.
Reid scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reid.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reid wants to get up but he can't break Lawrence's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lawrence misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reid shoots in but no luck this time.

Reid closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lawrence's guard.
Lawrence can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reid controls the pace.
Lawrence keeping moving, preventing Reid from controlling successfully.
Reid trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lawrence's guard.
Lawrence working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reid missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reid sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Reid tries to stand but Lawrence is controlling from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reid misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Reid rushes Lawrence and presses him up against the cage.
Reid has had enough of the clinch but Lawrence keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence is trying to maintain a safe position but Reid gets an underhook and turns Lawrence into the cage.
Reid is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lawrence is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Reid is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lawrence pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mary Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samson Reid.

Reid breaks from the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lawrence holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid is struggling to control the position.
Reid swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reid is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lawrence is defending well.
Reid jumps guard but Lawrence stands there with Reid around his waist. Reid gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reid is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lawrence is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Reid throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lawrence was covering up waiting for the punch and Reid finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Reid trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
Reid tries to stand but Lawrence is controlling from the bottom.
Reid is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lawrence is trying to buck Reid off.
Reid tries to stand but Lawrence is controlling his head.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Reid goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lawrence has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Reid but great work by Lawrence.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reid regains half guard.
Lawrence not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lawrence drops an elbow to the side of Reid's head.
Reid blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lawrence.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reid is looking to control Lawrence's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reid avoid being mounted?
Lawrence prevents Reid from improving his position.
Reid on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Reid trying to control from the bottom.
Lawrence scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lawrence thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Reid has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence is thwarting Reid's attempts to control the position.
Reid is holding on to half guard well.
Lawrence thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lawrence drops an elbow to the side of Reid's head.
Lawrence thows a huge punch but Reid dodges it nicely.
Reid tries to get to full guard but Lawrence has control of the leg.
Lawrence lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lawrence scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reid throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Samson Reid has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reid wants to get back to his feet.
Reid tries to roll over but Lawrence keeps him under control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Reid.
Reid is breathing heavily.
Reid wants to control but Lawrence is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawrence can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Samson Reid will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Reid has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reid misses with a punch to the body.
Reid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reid as Lawrence tries to tie him up.
Reid is pushing Lawrence up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence has Reid pushed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reid is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lawrence is defending well.

Reid works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lawrence wants to get back to his feet but Reid is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lawrence might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Reid looking to sit in guard and control but Lawrence gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence throwing strikes from guard but Reid blocks nicely.
Lawrence throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reid trying to control the position.
Lawrence is working Reid over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lawrence lands a couple of digs.
Reid lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Reid being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reid throws an elbow that misses. Lawrence uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reid's guard. Nice move by Lawrence!

Reid avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lawrence throws a big elbow that misses.

Reid escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lawrence gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lawrence trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence postures up in Reid's guard and throws a big left but Reid blocks it.
Lawrence postures up in Reid's guard and throws a big left but Reid blocks it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Reid can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lawrence prevents Reid from getting back to his feet.

Reid working for submissions but it's allowed Lawrence to get to half guard.
Lawrence not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reid is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lawrence's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lawrence's back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Reid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reid 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Reid!