PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Spitty McPhlegmwad (ranked 7178 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Lawler (ranked 5729 p4p, 0 weight class). McPhlegmwad kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nah. This should be fireworks!

McPhlegmwad
vs
Lawler

178 cm
18
163 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
18
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Spitty McPhlegmwad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Lawler!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Lawler coming out on top.
McPhlegmwad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lawler.
Lawler with a hook.
McPhlegmwad throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lawler counters with a stiff right hand.

McPhlegmwad scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McPhlegmwad tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lawler controls his leg.
McPhlegmwad prevents Lawler from improving his position.
Still in half guard, McPhlegmwad seems content to control.

McPhlegmwad escapes and gets back to his feet.
McPhlegmwad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lawler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by McPhlegmwad.
McPhlegmwad clobbers Lawler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lawler looks to land a combination. McPhlegmwad sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McPhlegmwad tries to bum rush Lawler with a series of wild strikes but Lawler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McPhlegmwad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

McPhlegmwad shoots in and bounces Lawler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

McPhlegmwad stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McPhlegmwad misses with a double jab.
A nice combination there by McPhlegmwad.
McPhlegmwad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bob Lawler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McPhlegmwad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lawler closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Lawler lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McPhlegmwad misses with the combination.

McPhlegmwad feints and as Lawler raises his hands in defense, McPhlegmwad changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawler is trying to keep McPhlegmwad in close.

McPhlegmwad gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McPhlegmwad misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from McPhlegmwad misses its intended target.
Lawler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McPhlegmwad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lawler.
McPhlegmwad throws a combination that misses
letting Lawler counter with a right hand.
McPhlegmwad scores with a three punch combo!
McPhlegmwad falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Lawler to counter with a crisp jab.
McPhlegmwad throws a series of punches but Lawler moves out of range.
Lawler slips a jab and a cross from McPhlegmwad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPhlegmwad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McPhlegmwad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McPhlegmwad is breathing heavily.
McPhlegmwad throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Lawler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lawler connects with a crisp jab.
Lawler jabs McPhlegmwad right on the nose. McPhlegmwad blinks but takes it well.
McPhlegmwad misses with a combination
and Lawler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McPhlegmwad throws a combination that misses
and Lawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lawler throws a series of strikes that have McPhlegmwad backpedaling.
Lawler clobbers McPhlegmwad with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McPhlegmwad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
McPhlegmwad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lawler circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lawler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Lawler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lawler.
A clash of legs there as Lawler blocks the low kick.
McPhlegmwad throws a right hand that Lawler ducks under and follows up with a left that Lawler also avoids with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Lawler misses.
McPhlegmwad fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lawler checks it well.
McPhlegmwad tries to land a body kick
and McPhlegmwad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McPhlegmwad throws a nice looking combination but Lawler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little jabbing left from Lawler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lawler is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McPhlegmwad had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McPhlegmwad throws a leg kick
and McPhlegmwad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McPhlegmwad scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McPhlegmwad lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McPhlegmwad has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McPhlegmwad there as he acknowledges the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lawler checks a leg kick.
McPhlegmwad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Spitty McPhlegmwad will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

McPhlegmwad throws a combination that misses
and Lawler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McPhlegmwad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lawler throws out a counter right but McPhlegmwad avoids it with no problem.
Lawler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lawler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lawler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lawler throws out a powerful jab.
Nice shot lands for Lawler.
Lawler scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McPhlegmwad misses with a double jab
and Lawler counters with a stiff right hand.

McPhlegmwad is rocked!
McPhlegmwad bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lawler's head.
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!
McPhlegmwad throws a right hand that Lawler ducks under and follows up with a left that Lawler also avoids with ease.
McPhlegmwad misses with a two punch combination.
McPhlegmwad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McPhlegmwad has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lawler finds it's way round the side to connect with McPhlegmwad's head.
Lawler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McPhlegmwad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McPhlegmwad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McPhlegmwad misses with a double jab.
Lawler jabs McPhlegmwad right on the nose. McPhlegmwad blinks but takes it well.
McPhlegmwad darts in trying to clinch
and Lawler counters with a left to the body.
McPhlegmwad misses with a two punch combination.
McPhlegmwad misses with a straight left.
A low kick from McPhlegmwad misses
and Lawler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McPhlegmwad throws a series of punches but Lawler avoids them all with ease.
McPhlegmwad swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPhlegmwad throws a combination that misses
and Lawler counters with a three punch combo that has McPhlegmwad backing up. McPhlegmwad nods at Lawler to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
McPhlegmwad throws a combination that misses
and McPhlegmwad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McPhlegmwad throws a leg kick
and Lawler counters with a nice uppercut.
McPhlegmwad misses with a combination
and Lawler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lawler might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McPhlegmwad tries to move into range but Lawler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Lawler does it's job there.
Oh McPhlegmwad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A decent looking cross lands there for Lawler.
McPhlegmwad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McPhlegmwad misses with a combination
and Lawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPhlegmwad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McPhlegmwad seems to have got his legs back now.
Lawler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bob Lawler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McPhlegmwad misses with a double jab.
Lawler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McPhlegmwad.
A little jabbing left from Lawler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McPhlegmwad takes one on the button.
McPhlegmwad tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lawler counters with a left to the body.
Lawler dodges the punch combination from McPhlegmwad.
McPhlegmwad falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lawler scores with the left hand. McPhlegmwad knows he should have avoided that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPhlegmwad misses with a takedown
and Lawler counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Lawler.
McPhlegmwad throws a right hand that Lawler ducks under and follows up with a left that Lawler also avoids with ease.
McPhlegmwad on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McPhlegmwad misses with a few strikes there.
McPhlegmwad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lawler! But no joy.
Lawler slips a jab and a cross from McPhlegmwad.
Lawler scores with a nice strike.
McPhlegmwad closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lawler circles away.
Lawler scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McPhlegmwad walks into a straight right hand from Lawler.
Good shot there by Lawler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Lawler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lawler drops McPhlegmwad with a huge uppercut! McPhlegmwad drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Lawler is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Lawler!
A very excited looking Bob Lawler 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.
The defeated Spitty McPhlegmwad had this to say: 'This never happened.'.