PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carla Oliveira (ranked 4826 p4p, 5191 weight class) and Ty Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Oliveira
vs
Lawson

170 cm
23
134
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
135
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carla Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ty Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Ben Watson and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lawson has managed to clinch.

Lawson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oliveira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lawson.
Lawson stuffs the takedown attempt from Oliveira. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.

Oliveira gets tackled into the cage by Lawson. Lawson maintains the clinch.
Lawson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Lawson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oliveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lawson.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but Lawson shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Oliveira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lawson is defended easily by Oliveira.
Oliveira is looking to counter the offense by Lawson and move into the clinch.
Lawson throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lawson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oliveira somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carla Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawson stuns Oliveira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oliveira shoots and misses
and Oliveira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt
and Lawson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Oliveira doesn't manage to clinch there - Lawson circles away.
Oliveira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oliveira shoots in for a double leg but Lawson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lawson unleashes a big counter combination but Oliveira bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lawson but Lawson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
Lawson fails with a takedown attempt.
Oliveira went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira closes the distance and clinches up with Lawson, looking for a takedown. Oliveira pushes Lawson against the cage but Lawson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lawson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Lawson looks to move away, Oliveira throws a big counter combo but Lawson just gets out of the way.
Lawson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oliveira doesn't seem bothered though.
Oliveira 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 Oliveira off to one side.
Lawson misses with a takedown attempt - Oliveira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but Lawson shows good takedown defense.

Oliveira gets tackled into the cage by Lawson. Lawson maintains the clinch.
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 has had enough of the clinch but Oliveira keeps him there for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson tries to pull guard but Oliveira won't allow it.

Lawson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lawson lands with a cross.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt.
Lawson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oliveira wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lawson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliveira throws out the jab.
Oliveira shoots for a double leg takedown but Lawson sprawls well. He's pushed Oliveira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lawson throws a leg kick but Oliveira sees it coming and moves out of range.
Oliveira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lawson avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oliveira wants it to stay on the feet.
Lawson throws a head kick but Oliveira moves out of range.

Lawson has managed to clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Oliveira just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lawson's brow.
Oliveira looking for a takedown.

Oliveira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lawson fails with the takedown.
No joy there for Oliveira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lawson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Oliveira.

Lawson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lawson lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ty Lawson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lawson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oliveira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Carla Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oliveira wants it to stay on the feet.
Lawson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oliveira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lawson somewhat.
Lawson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lawson.
Carla Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ty Lawson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira looks for a takedown but Lawson sprawls well.

Lawson shoots in and gets a takedown into Oliveira's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lawson has gone for a leg lock! Oliveira slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lawson's guard.

Oliveira wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving.
Lawson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lawson can do anything to dispel that myth.

Lawson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lawson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Oliveira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lawson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oliveira distracts Lawson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lawson managing to control the position.

Oliveira drops back looking for a leg! Lawson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawson manages to kick Oliveira off! Oliveira jumps back into Lawson's guard.
Oliveira won't allow Lawson to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Lawson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Oliveira slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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 looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A big right from Oliveira misses.

Oliveira gets the takedown into side control.

Lawson throws Oliveira to one side and escapes!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lawson is defended easily by Oliveira.
Lawson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira has his takedown stuffed

and Lawson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Oliveira's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ty Lawson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Oliveira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lawson counters with a one-two to the body.
Oliveira moves forwards but Lawson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oliveira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lawson swivels and escapes.
Lawson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oliveira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carla Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lawson has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson has had enough of the clinch but Oliveira keeps him there for the moment.
Lawson is working for takedown but Oliveira is calmly controlling the position for now.
A bit of stalling here from Oliveira.
Oliveira is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lawson is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oliveira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lawson misses with a takedown attempt
and Oliveira finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A head kick from Oliveira lands but Lawson takes it in his stride.

Oliveira shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Lawson pushes Oliveira off and gets back to his feet.
Lawson has his takedown stuffed

and Oliveira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawson wants to control but Oliveira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lawson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lawson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lawson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oliveira being controlled here momentarily.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving.
Lawson is pulling down on Oliveira's head to control his posture.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lawson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lawson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lawson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oliveira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lawson somewhat.
Oliveira tries to counter with a takedown but Lawson is quick to defend against it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oliveira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lawson misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lawson or perhaps it was just good defense by Oliveira, which made it look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lawson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Oliveira defends it well.
Oliveira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lawson is fending him off so far but Oliveira persists. Nope, Lawson circles away and we're back to standing.
Oliveira misses with a body shot.
Lawson looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Lawson closes the distance and clinches.

Oliveira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oliveira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oliveira stuffs the takedown.

Oliveira moves into the clinch.
Lawson is trying to drag Oliveira to the mat but Oliveira just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Carla Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ty Lawson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Oliveira drags the fight down to the ground.

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 Carla Oliveira.
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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ty Lawson!