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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joesph Walls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robbie Lawson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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278 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joesph Walls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robbie Lawson !
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Walls's guard.
Lawson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walls has an active guard here but Lawson has managed to pass into half guard.
Lawson is trying to control the action in half guard but Walls is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Walls moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Walls will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Walls wriggles free and stands up.
Walls dives in and scores a takedown into Lawson 's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walls not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lawson is trying to control the position but Walls postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walls gets to his feet. Lawson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lawson tries for a takedown but Walls sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Walls dives in and grabs Lawson 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lawson pushes down on Walls's head and hops out.
Walls shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lawson sprawls well. Lawson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Walls gets slowly back to his feet.
Lawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Walls gets caught flat footed, as Lawson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Walls is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lawson dives into side control.
Lawson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Walls is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walls pushes Lawson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lawson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Walls is looking for a sweep.
Lawson tries to advance to mount but can't.
A lull in the action here as Lawson stalls from top position.
Lawson trying to control the position but Walls is working away.
Lawson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Walls is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walls keeps working.
Lawson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Walls manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walls is staying active underneath Lawson , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
Lawson prevents Walls from improving his position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lawson is looking to take a break and control but Walls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lawson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Walls ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Walls no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lawson trying to control but Walls is working from the bottom.
Lawson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walls looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robbie Lawson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lawson fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Lawson with that takedown attempt.
Lawson shoots and misses
and Walls counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joesph Walls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Lawson .
Lawson dives in and scores a takedown into Walls's guard.
Walls is looking for a triangle here but Lawson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Walls sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walls manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Walls throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Walls is controlling the pace.
Walls decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Lawson misses with a kick to the body.
Walls fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Walls dives in and grabs Lawson 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lawson pushes down on Walls's head and hops out.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Walls sprawls well. Walls wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lawson gets slowly back to his feet.
Walls is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Lawson misses
and Walls counters with a left and a right that stings Lawson .
Walls fails with a takedown attempt.
Lawson stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lawson darts in and clinches Walls up against the cage.
Lawson wants a takedown.
Lawson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Walls can't fight it off and eventually Lawson manages to take the fight to the floor. Walls looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walls is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lawson defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson trying to control but Walls is working from the bottom.
Walls looking for a guillotine here but Lawson defends easily.
Lawson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
Lawson postures up and lands a big shot to Walls's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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 Joesph Walls will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lawson drives through and clinches with Walls against the cage.
Lawson tries to throw a body punch but Walls avoids it by throwing Lawson back against the cage.
Walls tries to break the clinch but Lawson is controlling the position.
Lawson manages to pull guard.
Walls's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Walls stands up from Lawson 's guard - Walls perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lawson fails with a takedown attempt.
Walls shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lawson but Lawson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Lawson tries to counter it with a takedown but Walls pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walls.
Lawson cracks a nice hook into Walls's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson clinches up with Walls and pushes him back against the cage.
Walls has Lawson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lawson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joesph Walls. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lawson avoiding damage.
Walls pulls guard effortlessly.
Walls keeping moving, preventing Lawson from controlling successfully.
Lawson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson trying to control but Walls is working from the bottom.
Lawson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Walls haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lawson scoring with some ground and pound.
Lawson trying to control but Walls is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lawson forces Walls back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lawson obliges.
Lawson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walls throws a head kick but Lawson moves out of range.
Lawson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Joesph Walls is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Walls prevents the takedown attempt.
Lawson gets control of Walls's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lawson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lawson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Walls is aware though and is defending well.
Walls stands up and waves to Lawson to follow him.
Lawson slaps away a takedown attempt from Walls, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lawson or perhaps it was just good defense by Walls, which made it look bad.
Lawson moves into the clinch.
Lawson goes for a takedown attempt but Walls pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lawson has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walls's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robbie Lawson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lawson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Lawson !
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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