PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawrence has chosen Bad Bromance as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Jackson
vs
Lawrence

190 cm
20
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
255 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jacob Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Lawrence's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jackson is looking to slow Lawrence down with leg kicks.
Lawrence misses with a body shot.
Lawrence misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Jackson.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Lawrence counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
Jackson wants to stand but Lawrence is controlling the position.
Jackson striking off his back but it's not causing Lawrence any problems.

Jackson kicks Lawrence off and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Lawrence fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Lawrence prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Lawrence won't allow it.

Lawrence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed

and Lawrence counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lawrence.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawrence would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Lawrence trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Lawrence postures up.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lawrence can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lawrence scores with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lawrence!
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Lawrence is holding on tight.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Lawrence is squirming around nicely.
Jackson wants to stand but Lawrence is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Jackson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jackson looking to control but Lawrence is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson thowing shots but they're missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence holds on, trying desperately to control.

Jackson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lawrence is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lawrence and Jackson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Lawrence is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Lawrence is trying to get back to his feet.
Jackson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jackson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lawrence rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jackson's guard! Nice work there by Lawrence!

Lawrence gets to his feet. Jackson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lawrence fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lawrence is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Lawrence dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lawrence has his takedown stuffed

and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lawrence's guard.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
Lawrence wants to improve his position but instead Jackson has moved into half guard.
Lawrence is trying to stand.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lawrence does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lawrence blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Lawrence counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jackson!
Lawrence landing punches.
Lawrence tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Bryan Lawrence has got the better of the ground game so far.

Lawrence gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Bryan Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawrence shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Lawrence's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lawrence wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Lawrence counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson pulls Lawrence in close to prevent any damage.
Jackson trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jackson holds on and takes a little breather.

Lawrence avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lawrence. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jackson wants to control but Lawrence passes easily into half guard.
Jackson strikes from the bottom but Lawrence passes into mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Jackson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Lawrence is not going to allow Jackson to sit and survive in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson rolls, trying to escape but Lawrence keeps control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson breaks Lawrence's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawrence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Jackson clinches up against the cage.

Lawrence breaks from the clinch.
Jackson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice sprawl there from Lawrence as Jackson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jackson.
Lawrence trying to remain calm as Jackson controls from the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawrence is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jackson is controlling him well.
Jackson wants to control but Lawrence is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Lawrence showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jackson tries for a takedown but Lawrence circles away easily

and Lawrence holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lawrence walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Lawrence gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Lawrence looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
Jackson trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.

Lawrence pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson works over Lawrence's head and body with a nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Lawrence sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawrence tries to clinch up.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Lawrence counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lawrence.
Jackson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jackson has Lawrence pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lawrence manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Lawrence manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Lawrence counter with a right hand.
Lawrence tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Lawrence misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Lawrence keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lawrence tries to clinch up

and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Lawrence regains half guard.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Lawrence is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson stalling.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Lawrence is having none of it.
Jackson prevents Lawrence from standing back up.

Lawrence looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence wants to get back to full guard but Jackson has mounted him!
Jackson landing punches.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lawrence is looking to escape.
Lawrence takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lawrence is looking to escape.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Lawrence to control.
Jackson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jackson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lawrence looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Jackson is looking to control Lawrence but Lawrence is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lawrence covers up after that shot from Jackson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lawrence 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Lawrence!