PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Howling Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarpi Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarpi Lawson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wolf
vs
Lawson

195 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Howling Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarpi Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf pushes Lawson away with a front kick.
A head kick misses from Wolf.
Lawson tries to clinch there but Wolf circles away.
A head kick misses from Wolf.
Wolf tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawson was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolf.
Lawson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wolf scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lawson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wolf throws a head kick that Lawson semi-blocks.

Lawson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lawson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lawson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lawson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wolf smiles and moves away.
Lawson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wolf. Wolf obviously looking to wear him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf connects with a solid leg kick.
Wolf misses with an uppercut. Lawson saw that one coming.
Wolf throws a head kick that half lands.
Wolf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lawson. That did some damage!
Howling Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolf lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf cracks the inside of Lawson's front leg.
Lawson looks gassed!
Wolf moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wolf lands a leg kick that knocks Lawson off balance momentarily.
Wolf connects with a high kick.

It looks like Jarpi Lawson has been cut.
Wolf throws a head kick that half lands.
Lawson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lawson blocks a head kick by Wolf.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lawson ducks under a wild hook from Wolf.
Nice body kick there by Wolf.
Wolf misses with a head kick.
Wolf thumps Lawson with a low kick.
Wolf chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wolf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lawson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wolf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wolf misses with a two punch combination.
Lawson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wolf cracks the inside of Lawson's front leg.
Lawson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wolf misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lawson's head.
Wolf lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lawson's sensitive parts.
Wolf throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wolf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wolf.
Wolf fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wolf connects with a solid leg kick.
Wolf scores with a head kick.
Lawson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wolf throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick from Wolf lands but Lawson takes it in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf swings for the body but Lawson moves out of range.
Lawson shoots in looking for a takedown. Wolf tries to sprawl out of it but Lawson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wolf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wolf chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sloppy strikes from Wolf. Those never looked like landing.
Lawson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
No joy there for Wolf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wolf throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Wolf. That's going to slow Lawson down.
Lawson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wolf.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wolf, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howling Wolf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarpi Lawson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lawson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wolf. That's going to slow Lawson down.
Wolf feints and then cracks Lawson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lawson down.
Jarpi Lawson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawson tries to clinch up but Wolf circles away and keeps his distance.
Wolf scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wolf lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wolf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawson can do to turn this around?
Lawson avoids the head kick by Wolf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolf throws a hook to the side of Lawson's head but Lawson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lawson shoots in looking for a takedown. Wolf tries to sprawl out of it but Lawson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wolf manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lawson is breathing heavily.
Wolf connects with a leg kick. Lawson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lawson staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wolf lands a leg kick that knocks Lawson off balance momentarily.
Wolf throws a leg kick which misses Lawson's front leg but catches the back leg as Lawson tries to avoid it.
Wolf lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters circling a little - Wolf finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lawson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wolf pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lawson tries to clinch there but Wolf circles away.
Lawson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wolf scores with a kick to the body.
Wolf lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lawson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Wolf misses the target.
A head kick misses from Wolf.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wolf.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown but Wolf shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lawson blocks a head kick by Wolf.
Wolf lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lawson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wolf throws a nice inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Wolf.
Wolf throws a nice head kick!
A good leg kick by Wolf.
Wolf throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wolf throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick misses from Wolf.

Lawson rushes Wolf and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lawson working hard to break the clinch.
Wolf lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wolf is trying to force a seperation but Lawson has the dominant position.
Wolf has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wolf can't find room to land a body shot as Lawson controls the action.
Wolf is trying to break the clinch but Lawson is controlling him.
Wolf is looking to break free of the clinch but Lawson has double underhooks.
Lawson stalls.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wolf is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Howling Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarpi Lawson.
Wolf tries a body shot but Lawson blocks it.
Lawson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wolf.
Wolf gets underhooks to prevent Lawson's takedown attempt.
Wolf wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wolf wants to get back to striking at distance but Lawson won't allow it.
Wolf working hard to break the clinch.
Wolf working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lawson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Wolf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wolf lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Howling Wolf dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jarpi Lawson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Wolf with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wolf throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lawson fails with the takedown.
Wolf throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lawson's head.
Wolf throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lawson misses with a low kick as Wolf jumps back.
Lawson avoids the head kick by Wolf.
Lawson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wolf pinned against the cage. Wolf gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wolf pushes Lawson away with a front kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf throws a head kick but Lawson moves out of range.
Wolf throws a head kick that Lawson semi-blocks.
Wolf dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lawson. That did some damage!
Wolf lands a nice looking body kick.
Wolf lands a head kick. Lawson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wolf throws a nice head kick!
That kick from Wolf tenderised Lawson's leg. Lawson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wolf throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lawson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wolf.
Lawson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wolf lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolf throws a sloppy head kick and Lawson moves out of range easily.
Lawson blocks a head kick by Wolf.

Lawson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wolf's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wolf looking for a sweep. Not yet Wolf, not yet.
Lawson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lawson is thwarting Wolf's attempts to control the position.
Wolf avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lawson.
Howling Wolf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lawson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wolf is just riding it out for now. Lawson eventually gives up the hold.
Lawson wants to pass the guard but Wolf is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wolf is looking to improve his position.
Lawson trying to mount his opponent but Wolf defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lawson is keen to just control but Wolf is a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Howling Wolf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wolf, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Howling Wolf!