PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jacob McGill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawson has chosen Personality Crisis as his entrance music. Karl Lawson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

McGill
vs
Lawson

180 cm
24
178 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

183 cm
26
175 lbs
11 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jacob McGill!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Karl Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McGill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lawson throws a push kick but McGill slaps the foot to one side.
Lawson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGill is able to avoid easily.
Lawson lands a nice looking body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lawson.
Lawson leaves McGill with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lawson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lawson looks to land a body kick but McGill moved away.
McGill moves out of range of the body kick from Lawson.
Lawson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGill.
McGill blocks the body kick.
Lawson with a jab.
McGill thows a body shot but no joy.
Lawson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGill buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lawson dips to his left and cracks McGill with an uppercut!
Lawson misses the body punch
and McGill counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McGill tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

McGill drives through with a takedown into guard.
McGill trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGill passes Lawson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Lawson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGill is thwarting Lawson's attempts to control the position.
McGill scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson is looking to control McGill's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lawson avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGill throwing shots but Lawson is blocking nicely.
McGill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McGill has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lawson is trying to control but can't.
McGill not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lawson wants to control but McGill is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

McGill is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lawson has managed to free his arm - good work.
McGill trying to pass the guard but Lawson defending well.
Lawson gets full guard.
Lawson keeping full guard, as McGill tries to pass.
Lawson is looking to stand up but McGill isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGill won't allow Lawson to sweep him here.
McGill wants to pass the guard but Lawson is keeping the position.
Lawson is trying to keep McGill in close.
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.
McGill trying to move into half guard but instead Lawson has managed to sweep!
McGill is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McGill wants to take a breather but Lawson is having none of it.
Lawson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lawson.
Lawson controls McGill momentarily but McGill frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGill with a nice head shot there.
Lawson trying to keep a closed guard but McGill is proving a slippery customer.
McGill passes into half guard.
Lawson won't allow McGill to pass to mount.
McGill takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lawson is staying active underneath McGill, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

McGill wants to work for an arm triangle but Lawson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

McGill is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lawson is just riding it out for now. McGill eventually gives up the hold.
McGill is thwarting Lawson's attempts to control the position.
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 Jacob McGill will probably get the nod.
That's time! McGill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lawson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lawson moves out of range of the strikes.
McGill on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lawson tried to score with a low kick but McGill checks it.
Lawson thows a body kick. McGill tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lawson wants to clinch but McGill slips to the side

and McGill counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lawson's guard now.
Lawson looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGill is one step ahead there.

Lawson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Lawson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGill doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGill manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lawson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McGill trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGill trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGill slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lawson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lawson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGill looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lawson is avoiding damage well.
Lawson is looking to reverse the position.
McGill working away.
Lawson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McGill trying to hold on to Lawson's head to control him but Lawson postures up.
McGill regains full guard. Nicely done.
McGill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGill is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McGill thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lawson's head.
Lawson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lawson.
McGill forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGill.
Lawson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McGill content to stall in guard here.
Lawson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lawson wants to sweep here but McGill controlling him for the moment.
McGill cracks Lawson with a solid left hand.
Lawson keeping full guard, as McGill tries to pass.

Lawson is looking for a triangle but McGill pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGill is pushing down on Lawson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lawson is fighting to maintain full guard but McGill has managed to sneak the leg through.
McGill wants to take a breather but Lawson is having none of it.
Nice strikes from McGill there.
Lawson is trying to control but can't.
Lawson is trying to get back to full guard.
Lawson is breathing heavily.
Lawson is refusing to be controlled, as McGill sits in half guard.
McGill seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McGill is trying to control the action in half guard but Lawson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McGill is just content to waste time from the top position. Lawson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
McGill tries to free his leg and advance position but Lawson is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob McGill dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lawson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lawson.
Lawson leaves McGill with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGill thows a leg kick but Lawson checks it
and Lawson counters with a low kick, right behind McGill 's knee.
Lawson throws a push kick but McGill slaps the foot to one side.
A cross from Lawson lands.
Lawson misses with a few strikes there.
Lawson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lawson throws a hook to the side of McGill's head but McGill sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lawson defends it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Lawson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGill misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lawson.
McGill walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lawson.
A swing and a miss from Lawson.
Karl Lawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lawson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lawson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A good leg kick by Lawson.
Good leg kick by Lawson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lawson thows a body kick. McGill tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lawson throws a series of punches but McGill moves out of range.
Karl Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawson scores with a spinning back kick!
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 throws a body punch but McGill moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson lands a body shot.
McGill uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawson.
Lawson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGill moves away.
Lawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGill manages to avoid it.
Lawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGill manages to avoid it.
McGill is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McGill takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lawson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lawson cracks McGill with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lawson tries to clinch there but McGill circles away.
Karl Lawson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lawson with a hook.
Lawson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lawson thuds his shin into the meat of McGill's side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGill blocks a head kick by Lawson.
Lawson connects with a solid leg kick.
Lawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGill manages to avoid it.
McGill misses with a head kick.
Lawson misses with a leg kick

and McGill counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lawson is looking for a sweep. McGill is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGill not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lawson is trying to stand up here but McGill is controlling him well.
Lawson is trying to get back to full guard.
McGill passes the guard and advances to mount!
McGill scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson is desperately trying to improve his position but McGill has a good base and remains in mount.
Lawson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lawson tries to lock up and control but McGill gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McGill in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McGill landing strikes from the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawson is looking to improve his position but McGill isn't that keen on the idea.
McGill controlling from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lawson tries to hold on but McGill postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Lawson really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lawson tries to land a front kick but McGill steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lawson closes the distance but McGill moves to the side
and McGill counters with a thumping low kick.
Lawson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGill.
Lawson tries to clinch but McGill moves away

and McGill counters with a shoot takedown. Lawson fights it but they end up in guard.
McGill cracks Lawson with a solid left hand.
Lawson has McGill pulled in close to control his posture.
McGill trying to control but Lawson is working from the bottom.

McGill thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lawson looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGill is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McGill postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McGill throwing strikes from guard but Lawson blocks nicely.
McGill passes Lawson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lawson is trying to get back to full guard.
McGill moves nicely into side control.
Lawson is trying to get back to half guard.
McGill working the ground and pound.
Lawson is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson regains half guard there - taking advantage of McGill's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lawson is trying to get back to full guard.
Lawson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McGill is looking to advance position but Lawson won't allow it.
Lawson trying to hold on to McGill's head to control him but McGill postures up.
McGill wants to pass to mount but Lawson is defending the position.
McGill thows a huge punch but Lawson dodges it nicely.
McGill tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lawson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGill wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lawson keeps working.
Lawson is doing well to control the position and prevent McGill from advancing to side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lawson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

McGill has gone for a leg lock! Lawson slips out almost immediately though and dives into McGill's guard.
McGill trying to control the position.
Lawson wants to pass the guard but McGill is keeping the position.
McGill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Lawson gets to his feet. McGill looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lawson scores with a push kick.
A lazy body kick from Lawson
and McGill counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
McGill fails with a takedown attempt.
McGill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lawson throws out the jab.
Lawson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGill misses with a hook. Lawson ducked under it nicely.
McGill lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob McGill had his way with Karl Lawson in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Lawson lands a front kick.
McGill keeps Lawson at a distance using the push kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lawson, as that shot connected.
Donk. Lawson catches McGill right on the button with a cross.
Lawson staying out of range there.
McGill chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lawson thows a leg kick but McGill checks it

and McGill counters with a single leg into guard. Lawson didn't expect that.
Lawson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

McGill has gone for a leg lock! Lawson slips out almost immediately though and dives into McGill's guard.
McGill is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGill wants to sweep but no luck.
Jacob McGill overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lawson content to stall in guard here.

Karl Lawson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
McGill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGill fails with the takedown
and Lawson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
McGill connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jacob McGill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Lawson misses the target.
Lawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGill fails with a takedown attempt.
McGill blocks a head kick by Lawson.
Lawson tries to clinch up but McGill circles away and keeps his distance.
Lawson just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lawson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGill checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lawson misses with a straight right.
Karl Lawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Lawson as McGill shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob McGill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lawson lands with a thumping leg kick.
A low kick from Lawson is predictable there

and McGill counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Lawson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGill defends it easily.
McGill wants to pass the guard but Lawson is keeping the position.
McGill sitting in guard here, content to control.

Lawson is looking for a triangle but McGill pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGill's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McGill tries to free his leg and advance position but Lawson is retaining full guard.
Lawson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Lawson is looking for a triangle but McGill pushes his legs off easily.

Lawson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McGill showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McGill won't allow Lawson to sweep him here.
McGill works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lawson missing with punches from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob McGill showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGill 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 49:46
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacob McGill!
Jacob McGill is the new welterweight champion!