PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maicon Domingues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Lawton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Floyd Lawton will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Domingues
vs
Lawton

175 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Maicon Domingues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Floyd Lawton!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lawton gets caught flat footed, as Domingues shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lawton is controlling Domingues's posture.
Domingues tries to free his leg and advance position but Lawton is retaining full guard.
Lawton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lawton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Domingues passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Domingues is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lawton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Domingues tries for a kimura but Lawton is defending well.
Domingues tries to advance to mount but Lawton denies him.

Domingues tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Domingues is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lawton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Domingues is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lawton has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Domingues is breathing heavily.
Domingues trying to control the position but Lawton is working away.
Lawton manages to get back to half guard.
Domingues tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lawton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Domingues is tying to control. Lawton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lawton lands a couple of sideways elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawton tries to get to full guard but Domingues has control of the leg.
Domingues passes to side control.
Lawton is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Domingues has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lawton wants to control but Domingues postures up.

Domingues working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Domingues tries for a kimura but Lawton is defending well.
Lawton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lawton won't allow Domingues to pass to mount.

Domingues is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lawton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Domingues.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawton desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lawton is trying to stand back up but Domingues is controlling him
Lawton is trying to get back to full guard.

Domingues is looking for a kimura here.

Domingues wants to work for an arm triangle but Lawton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lawton wants to control but Domingues is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Domingues is trying to work for a kimura but Lawton is defending well.
Domingues passes to full mount!
Lawton tries to hold on but Domingues pushes him away.

Domingues jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lawton manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Domingues is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lawton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Domingues is working to tighten is grip on Lawton's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Lawton has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Domingues is really squeezing tight and eventually Lawton passes out! Domingues breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maicon Domingues!