PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buakev Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Warberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warberg has chosen Take it all as his entrance music. Buakev Law could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Thomas Warberg's chin.

Law
vs
Warberg

193 cm
22
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buakev Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Warberg!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law circles away from the clinch attempt.

Law shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Law was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Law prevents Warberg from getting the reversal.
Warberg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law wants to stand but Warberg is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warberg is working to get back to half guard.
Warberg tries to control the position but Law now has his back.
Warberg rolls, trying to escape but Law keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Law is not going to allow Warberg to sit and survive in this position.
Warberg looks gassed!
You can see the frustration on Warberg's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Law is trying to control but Warberg is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Warberg tries to lock up and control but Law gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warberg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Law stands up from mount. Strange move.
Law tries to clinch there but Warberg circles away.
Warberg shoots in for a double leg but Law sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Law is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Warberg is keeping busy.
Law lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

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.
Knees to the body from Law.
Warberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Law has double underhooks.
Law is trying to break free.
Warberg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Law is trying to stall.
Warberg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Law is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Buakev Law has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Warberg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Law stalls.

Warberg jumps into guard, dragging Law to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buakev Law dominated that round.
That's time! Law's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Warberg misses with a takedown
and Law counters with a head kick.
Law is looking to clinch but Warberg is avoiding it.
Warberg shoots and misses
and Law counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Warberg has his takedown stuffed
and Law finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Buakev Law has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Warberg.

Warberg gets the takedown into side control.
Law manages to get back to half guard.
Law wants to control but Warberg is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warberg is stalling here. Law is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Warberg seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Law has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Law wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warberg keeps working.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Warberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Warberg wants to control but Law postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Warberg is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Warberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Warberg misses with a takedown

and Law counters by clinching up.
Warberg jumps guard but Law stands there with Warberg around his waist. Warberg gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Law is fighting off a takedown attempt but Warberg is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Law to the mat. Law regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Warberg drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Law manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Warberg has Law in his guard.
Warberg keeping moving, preventing Law from controlling successfully.
Law won't allow Warberg to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Warberg throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Law escapes and throws Warberg's legs to the side, diving into side control!
You can see the frustration on Warberg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Warberg is not content to let Law control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Thomas Warberg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Warberg tries for a takedown but Law sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Law lands a head kick. Warberg smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Law swats away the attempt to clinch by Warberg.
Law scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law tries to clinch but Warberg moves out of range.
Warberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Warberg shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Law counters by clinching up.
Law tries to stall but Warberg uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warberg tries for a takedown but Law manages to get underhooks.
Buakev Law has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Warberg.
Law is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Warberg is keeping busy.
Law connects with a knee to the head.
Warberg tries to pull guard but Law won't allow it.
Warberg wants a takedown but no success here.

Law breaks from the clinch.
Warberg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Law swivels and escapes.
Law lands a head kick. Warberg smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Warberg has his takedown stuffed
and Law counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Law.
Law lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Warberg closes the distance but Law moves to the side
and Law counters with a one-two to the body.
Warberg drops his hands momentarily and Law takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Law keeps the fight on the outside.
Warberg doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Law counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Law lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Buakev Law is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Law pushes Warberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Law connects with a nasty looking knee right to Warberg's face.
Law landing knees to the head.
Warberg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Law with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Warberg fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Warberg tries to pull guard but Law holds him up against the cage and eventually Warberg drops back down to his feet.
Warberg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Law just stands there and leans against the cage.
Warberg tries to pull guard but Law won't allow it.
Warberg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Warberg fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Warberg tries to pull guard but Law won't allow it.
Warberg tries to pull guard but Law holds him up against the cage and eventually Warberg drops back down to his feet.
Law prevents the takedown attempt.
Come on Law - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Warberg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Law smiles and moves away.
Law stalks Warberg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Warberg's face. Warberg staggers backwards, shaken.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buakev Law showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Law 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buakev Law!