PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Johnny Lawrence (ranked 23689 p4p, 3364 weight class) and Emporio Cannabino (ranked 557 p4p, 395 weight class). Cannabino has chosen Ludacris - Blueberry yum yum as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lawrence
vs
Cannabino

183 cm
23
190
6 - 1 - 0

184 cm
32
194
14 - 14 - 1

World class MT
Very quick

World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Lawrence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emporio Cannabino!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Cannabino.
Cannabino slips under a jab.
Lawrence misses with a straight left.
Cannabino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawrence.
Cannabino throws a head kick but Lawrence moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Lawrence misses its target.
Lawrence misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on Cannabino's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cannabino keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lawrence looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Lawrence misses its intended target.
Cannabino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cannabino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lawrence.
Cannabino appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lawrence moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

It looks like Emporio Cannabino has been cut.
Lawrence uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannabino slips a straight right by Lawrence.
Lawrence connects with a body shot.
Cannabino slips under a jab from Lawrence.
Lawrence throws a poor cross that misses
and Cannabino counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cannabino moves forwards but Lawrence connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Cannabino.
Johnny Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cannabino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawrence.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cannabino crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lawrence - the referee stops the clock and Cannabino gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lawrence. Cannabino manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lawrence rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cannabino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lawrence tries a head kick but it misses.

Cannabino gets a clinch.
Cannabino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.
Cannabino scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A frustrated look appears on Lawrence's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Cannabino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cannabino lands with a slapping head kick.
Lawrence tries a head kick but it misses.
Cannabino lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence throws a hook but Cannabino blocks it.
Cannabino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lawrence.
Lawrence connects with a nice looking jab.
Lawrence throws a jab when Cannabino was well out of range.
Cannabino throws a big counter head kick but Lawrence avoids it with no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannabino throws a body shot but no joy.
Lawrence doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lawrence throws a shot from downtown. Cannabino moves away and avoids it.
Lawrence fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cannabino plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Johnny Lawrence has been cut.
Lawrence is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cannabino moves out of range as Lawrence strikes.
Lawrence lands a right hook to the body.
Lawrence tries a head kick but it misses.

Cannabino closes the distance and clinches.
Cannabino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Cannabino breaks the clinch.
Lawrence misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cannabino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cannabino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cannabino blocks a head kick by Lawrence.
Cannabino ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lawrence scores with a hook to the body. Cannabino takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Johnny Lawrence will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Lawrence's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lawrence throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cannabino throws a head kick but Lawrence moves out of range.
Cannabino throws a series of strikes that have Lawrence backpedaling.

Lawrence lands a front kick to the face, that drops Cannabino to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
Lawrence thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Lawrence looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lawrence tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cannabino throws a right and a left that Lawrence avoids nicely.
Lawrence throws the left hand but Cannabino avoids the punch easily.
Cannabino throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cannabino blocks a jab.
Lawrence pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lawrence scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That has opened up Emporio Cannabino's cut even more.
Lawrence takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cannabino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lawrence moves away.
Lawrence takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence throws a hook but Cannabino avoids it easily.
Cannabino scores with a hook to the body. Lawrence takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cannabino slips a jab from Lawrence.
Jab from Lawrence.
Lawrence scores with a sloppy right hand. Cannabino should have avoided that one.
Cannabino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cannabino on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lawrence. Lawrence obviously looking to wear him down.
Lawrence lands with a nice body punch.
Johnny Lawrence is winning the standup battle so far.
Cannabino staying out of range there.
Cannabino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lawrence throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cannabino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cannabino throws out a counter right but Lawrence avoids it with no problem.
Lawrence fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lawrence loads up on a big right hand but Cannabino slips the punch.
Lawrence 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawrence tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cannabino let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cannabino moves into the clinch.
Lawrence misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cannabino lands with a light punch inside.
Lawrence can't find room to land a body shot as Cannabino controls the action.
Cannabino trying to stall but Lawrence improves his position.
Lawrence misses with a hook to the ribs.

Lawrence escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cannabino lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lawrence pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cannabino connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cannabino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawrence was well out of range. Poor timing from Cannabino.
Cannabino tries a low kick but Lawrence avoids it.
Lawrence misses the jab.
Cannabino looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawrence on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lawrence misses with a straight left.
Lawrence misses with an uppercut
enabling Cannabino to counter with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Cannabino as he connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lawrence will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Cannabino slips under a jab.
Lawrence throws a hook but Cannabino avoids it easily.
Cannabino unleashes a big counter combination but Lawrence bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cannabino lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lawrence backs up against the ropes.

Cannabino pushes Lawrence up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lawrence is trying to force a seperation but Cannabino has the dominant position.
Lawrence wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cannabino has him pressed against the ropes.
A short right from Cannabino.

Lawrence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cannabino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawrence.
Cannabino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lawrence misses with an uppercut
and Cannabino counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cannabino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cannabino moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Lawrence is rocked!
Cannabino is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lawrence rather than just go for the knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cannabino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lawrence throws a lazy right hand but Cannabino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cannabino is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lawrence with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Lawrence misses.
Cannabino throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lawrence.

Cannabino gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nice body punch from Lawrence - that landed with a thud.
Lawrence misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cannabino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lawrence is trying to force a seperation but Cannabino has the dominant position.
Lawrence is trying to break the clinch but Cannabino has him pressed against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Lawrence scores with a nice short uppercut.
Emporio Cannabino seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Lawrence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cannabino connects with a body shot that sends Lawrence's belly button to the back.
Lawrence connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cannabino. Cannabino circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cannabino walks into a stiff left hand from Lawrence.
Cannabino lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cannabino moves away from the strike by Lawrence.
Cannabino avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannabino lands with a kick to the temple. Lawrence shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cannabino throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cannabino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Cannabino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cannabino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.

Cannabino's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lawrence waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cannabino.

Cannabino closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Lawrence crashing to the mat! Lawrence uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!

Johnny Lawrence's cut is getting worse.
Lawrence takes a swing at Cannabino's ribcage but misses.
Lawrence takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oh Lawrence is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lawrence stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lawrence seems to have got his legs back now.

The cut above Emporio Cannabino's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cannabino has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cannabino ducks right into an uppercut from Lawrence.
Lawrence lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lawrence throws a hook but Cannabino blocks it.
Emporio Cannabino has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Lawrence is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lawrence throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emporio Cannabino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lawrence has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Johnny Lawrence!