PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamar Lawal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lawal might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to E.S. Posthumus Unstoppable . Wayne is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Something in the Way by Nirvana. This should be fireworks!

Lawal
vs
Wayne

188 cm
23
179 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

186 cm
29
173 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc
Brute

ANABOLIC **160** and LAUNDRY 95%

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 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamar Lawal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronnie Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wayne defends it nicely.
Wayne throws an overhand right that lands on Lawal's shoulder, as Lawal tries to avoid the shot.
Lawal misses with a takedown attempt - Wayne sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wayne slaps away a takedown attempt from Lawal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamar Lawal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawal shoots in for a takedown but Wayne shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lawal ducks under a wild hook from Wayne.
Wayne thows a body shot but no joy.
Lawal checks a leg kick.
Ronnie Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawal blocks a jab.
Lawal takes one on the button.

Lawal closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wayne quickly recovers to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Lawal is trying to work for a kimura but Wayne is defending well.

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

Lawal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Lawal is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lawal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wayne is pressing down on Lawal's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wayne trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne keeping full guard, as Lawal tries to pass.
Wayne pulls Lawal in close to his closed guard and prevents Lawal from doing any damage or advancing position.

Ronnie Wayne has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Lawal.
Wayne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wayne throws a body kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lawal circles away quickly and effectively.
Ronnie Wayne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wayne defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lawal.
Lawal walks into a left hand.
Wayne lands a really nice looking cross but Lawal seems unphased.
Lawal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
Lawal throws a low kick but Wayne avoids it.
Wayne misses with a hook.
Wayne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lawal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wayne throws a solid leg kick but Lawal takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wayne.
Wayne lands with a good body shot.
Wayne does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wayne missing with a left hand there. Lawal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lawal checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lawal.
Wayne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lawal.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lawal is defended easily by Wayne.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wayne misses with a body punch

and Lawal counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wayne won't be happy with that.
Wayne is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lawal off and has taken his back!
Good control from Wayne.

Lawal manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Wayne tests Lawal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left lands for Wayne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Wayne dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wayne moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wayne misses with a straight right.
Wayne jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lawal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wayne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lawal somewhat.
Lawal checks a low kick from Wayne.
Wayne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lawal lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lawal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lawal checks a low kick from Wayne.
Lawal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wayne.
Wayne scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wayne but Wayne pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lawal walks into a straight right hand from Wayne.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wayne. Lawal does a little dance to reset his feet.

Lawal shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wayne's guard.
Lawal wants to control from the top but Wayne keeps moving.
Lawal postures up in Wayne's guard and throws a big left but Wayne blocks it.
Wayne trying to control the position.
Lawal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wayne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wayne 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lawal. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Lawal from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lawal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wayne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lawal somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamar Lawal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wayne misses with a left hand
and Lawal makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wayne really felt that one!
Wayne fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wayne cracks Lawal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wayne throws a shot from downtown. Lawal moves away and avoids it.
Lawal throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawal shoots in for a takedown but Wayne shows good takedown defense.
Wayne connects with a crisp jab.
Wayne scores with a sloppy right hand. Lawal should have avoided that one.
Lawal shoots in looking for a takedown but Wayne manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lawal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice straight punches there by Wayne. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wayne.
Wayne is looking to chop away at Lawal's legs.
Wayne misses with a hook.
Lawal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wayne but Wayne pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wayne lands a nice hook to Lawal's body. Lawal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wayne throws an overhand right that lands on Lawal's shoulder, as Lawal tries to avoid the shot.
Wayne tries to work over Lawal's front leg with a kick but Lawal checks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne throws a leg kick but Lawal moved away.
Wayne misses with a low kick.
Lawal moves out of range as Wayne strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wayne throws the left hand but Lawal avoids the punch easily.
Lawal staying out of range there.
Wayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ronnie Wayne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lawal dives in and grabs Wayne's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wayne pushes down on Lawal's head and hops out.
Wayne throws a hook but Lawal blocks it.
Wayne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lawal is out of range and Wayne settles back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lawal looks for a takedown but Wayne sprawls well.
Nice shot by Wayne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Wayne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Wayne throws a jab but it's blocked by Lawal.
Wayne throws a body punch but Lawal moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Wayne as Lawal shoots in.
Lawal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wayne as he jumps to the side.
Lawal checks the leg kick.
Wayne just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wayne throws a jab but it's blocked by Lawal.
Wayne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lawal.
Wayne misses the shot to the body.

Lawal shoots in and bounces Wayne off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne 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.
Wayne looking to control.
Lawal throws a big right hand that misses.
Wayne keeping moving, preventing Lawal from controlling successfully.
Lawal works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Lawal is trying to work for a kimura but Wayne is defending well.

Lawal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wayne doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lawal.
Wayne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne is trying to control but can't.
Lawal wants to pass the guard but Wayne is defending well.
Jamar Lawal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Lawal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wayne sees it coming and defends easily.
Wayne moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lawal trying to control but Wayne is working from the bottom.

Lawal drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wayne manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lawal has Wayne in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lawal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wayne defends well.

Lawal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wayne defends well.
Jamar Lawal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ronnie Wayne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wayne wants to get up but he can't break Lawal's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Lawal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wayne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lawal wants to sweep here but Wayne controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawal is working hard here to advance position.

Wayne stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lawal walks into a stiff left hand from Wayne.
Wayne moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Wayne.
Wayne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lawal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wayne throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lawal on the side of the head.
Wayne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wayne pinned against the cage. Wayne gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ronnie Wayne.
I've got Wayne winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Wayne!
Ronnie Wayne decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.