PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Resnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Lawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Resnov
vs
Lawler

178 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Victor Resnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Lawler!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Resnov scores with a jab to the head.

It looks like Ricky Lawler has been cut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Resnov. Lawler shrugs it off though.
Resnov throws a head kick that misses.
Resnov tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lawler.
Resnov fails with the takedown
enabling Lawler to counter with a crisp jab.
Resnov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lawler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Resnov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Lawler dives in and scores a takedown into Resnov's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lawler trying to control but Resnov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawler looking to pass the guard.
Lawler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Resnov keeping moving, preventing Lawler from controlling successfully.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ricky Lawler wasn't active enough on the ground.
Resnov tries a head kick but it misses.
Resnov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lawler sprawls well. Lawler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Resnov gets slowly back to his feet.

Lawler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Resnov!
Lawler just content to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lawler decides to stand up, so the ref orders Resnov to his feet.
Lawler tries to clinch there but Resnov circles away.
Lawler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Resnov throws a combination that misses
and Lawler counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawler misses with a wild combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lawler.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Resnov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lawler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Lawler - just one landing.

It looks like Victor Resnov has been cut.
A head kick misses from Resnov.

Resnov tries to keep at a distance but Lawler has taken the fight into the clinch.
Resnov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lawler prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Resnov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawler tries for a takedown but Resnov manages to get underhooks.
Lawler stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Resnov is trying to force a seperation but Lawler has the dominant position.
Lawler just leaning against Resnov, taking a breather.
Lawler wants to take the fight to the mat but Resnov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Resnov successfully pulls guard.
Resnov wants to sweep here but Lawler controlling him for the moment.
Lawler passes into half guard.
Lawler is stalling here. Resnov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lawler seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Resnov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lawler is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lawler gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Lawler dominated that 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.

Resnov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Resnov tries to clinch but Lawler moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Resnov.
Lawler stuffs the takedown.
Resnov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Resnov throws a sloppy head kick and Lawler moves out of range easily.
Lawler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Lawler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Resnov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Resnov.
Resnov stalks Lawler and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lawler's face. Lawler staggers backwards, shaken.

Lawler shoots in and bounces Resnov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawler wants to stand but Resnov is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lawler gets to his feet - Resnov follows without any prompting.

Resnov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Resnov throwing shots but Lawler is blocking nicely.

Lawler looking for submissions off his back.
Resnov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ricky Lawler has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Resnov uses his free foot to push down on Lawler's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lawler.
Resnov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lawler wants to get back to his feet.
Lawler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Resnov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lawler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lawler is breathing heavily.
Resnov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Resnov working Lawler over with strikes here.
Lawler slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Resnov wants to work for an arm triangle but Lawler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Resnov is pressing down on Lawler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lawler is holding on for now.
Lawler is trying to control but can't.
Resnov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lawler trying to hold on to Resnov's head to control him but Resnov postures up.
Resnov prevents Lawler from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Resnov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Lawler kicks off Resnov and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Resnov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Resnov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Victor Resnov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Resnov has his takedown stuffed

and Lawler moves into the clinch.
Resnov is looking to control Lawler's arms but Lawler gets an underhook and turns him. Now Resnov has his back to the cage.

Lawler pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lawler 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.
Resnov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lawler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Resnov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lawler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Resnov.
Lawler doesn't manage to clinch there - Resnov circles away.
Resnov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lawler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lawler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Resnov.

Resnov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Resnov throwing strikes from guard but Lawler blocks nicely.
Resnov is looking to stand up but Lawler won't let him.

Lawler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Resnov is aware though and is defending well.
Resnov preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Resnov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lawler's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Resnov preventing the sweep.
Lawler is trying to keep Resnov in close.
Resnov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Resnov won't allow Lawler to sweep him here.
Resnov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Resnov stopping the sweep attempt from Lawler.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Resnov tries to stand but Lawler is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Resnov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Resnov 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.
Lawler controls Resnov momentarily but Resnov frees himself.
Resnov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Lawler is working an open guard so Resnov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Resnov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Victor Resnov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Lawler.
Resnov tries to bum rush Lawler with a series of wild strikes but Lawler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Resnov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Resnov.
Resnov swinging wildly here.
Resnov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lawler but Lawler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck for Lawler with that takedown attempt.
Lawler goes for a double leg but Resnov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Resnov continues to drive forward.

Resnov manages to break the clinch.

Resnov drives through with a takedown into Lawler's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Resnov landing some decent shots from guard.
Resnov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Lawler working for submissions but it's allowed Resnov to get to half guard.
Resnov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lawler!
Resnov cracks Lawler with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lawler keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Resnov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Resnov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Resnov 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Resnov!
A victorious Victor Resnov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.