PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Algenir De Mira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawrence's entrance music is Overture. A fine choice. Algenir De Mira told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Lawrence
vs
De Mira

177 cm
35
182 lbs
21 - 20 - 0

189 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 21 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Lawrence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Algenir De Mira!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence thows a body shot but no joy.

De Mira closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lawrence to the mat! Lawrence manages to get full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lawrence is looking to stand up but De Mira isn't so interested in that idea.
De Mira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Mira postures up.
De Mira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lawrence wants to sweep here but De Mira controlling him for the moment.
Lawrence keeping moving, preventing De Mira from controlling successfully.
Lawrence might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lawrence trying to control the position.

De Mira drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lawrence looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lawrence looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lawrence!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
De Mira is looking for a sweep.
De Mira tries to escape but Lawrence is in control.
Lawrence tries to move to mount but De Mira blocks the move with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Mira is trying to control Lawrence's posture but Lawrence avoids it.

Lawrence looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
De Mira is trying to buck Lawrence off.

Lawrence tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
De Mira is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lawrence's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Mira is trying is best to control the position here.
Lawrence prevents De Mira from standing back up.
De Mira has his hands clasped together around Lawrence's back. He's all about the action.

Lawrence is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, De Mira has managed to free his arm - good work.

Lawrence is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and De Mira defends it well.
De Mira looks like he's trying to stand up.
De Mira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Mira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
De Mira looking for a sweep. Not yet De Mira, not yet.
De Mira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
De Mira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lawrence passes De Mira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

De Mira has one foot on Lawrence's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

De Mira bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
De Mira looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lawrence is avoiding damage well.
Lawrence is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, De Mira asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lawrence is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Mira is working Lawrence over with some ground and pound from side control.
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!
Lawrence wants to get back to his feet.
Lawrence avoids any damage from the ground and pound of De Mira.
Lawrence is trying to control De Mira's posture but De Mira avoids it.
Lawrence avoids any damage from the ground and pound of De Mira.
De Mira landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lawrence taking punishment in the form of punches.
De Mira lands some shots froms side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lawrence is pushing De Mira's head away, looking to escape. De Mira manages to hold on to the position though.
De Mira creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
De Mira landing a few strikes.

De Mira tries for a kimura but Lawrence is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Algenir De Mira dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lawrence is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lawrence shoots in and drives through. De Mira sprawls well.
Lawrence darts in trying to clinch
and De Mira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Mira lands a two punch combo.
Lawrence throws a big shot that misses.
Lawrence stuffs the takedown attempt from De Mira. De Mira gets slowly back to his feet.
De Mira circles away from the clinch attempt

and De Mira counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by De Mira.
De Mira tries for a takedown but Lawrence manages to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

De Mira has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lawrence is trying to keep an underhook but De Mira manages to get the takedown into half guard.
De Mira seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
De Mira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De Mira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lawrence knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawrence makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lawrence.
De Mira postures up.
Lawrence lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for De Mira!
De Mira can't escape the position.
De Mira blocking the ground and pound.

Lawrence get's back to his feet.
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!
De Mira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lawrence slaps away a takedown attempt from De Mira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marcus Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Algenir De Mira.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Mira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Mira throws a combination that misses
and Lawrence counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Mira thinking.
De Mira is breathing heavily.
Lawrence keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lawrence throws a shot to the body.
De Mira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Mira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lawrence sprawls well. Lawrence wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Mira gets slowly back to his feet.

De Mira tries to keep at a distance but Lawrence has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lawrence is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lawrence goes for a takedown in the clinch but De Mira prevents it.
De Mira looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lawrence can't get the takedown.
De Mira drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lawrence pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lawrence is looking to clinch.
De Mira tries to clinch but Lawrence is having none of it.

Oooooh!!! Lawrence has knocked De Mira down with a huge combo! Lawrence steps away and waves a wobbly De Mira back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Algenir De Mira has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Mira keeps the fight on the outside.

Lawrence has De Mira up against the cage in a clinch.
De Mira tries to stall but Lawrence uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
De Mira is looking to break free of the clinch but Lawrence has double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lawrence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Mira shoots in for a double leg but Lawrence sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lawrence fails with an attempt to clinch.
De Mira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lawrence's waist but Lawrence gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing De Mira off to one side.
Lawrence tries to clinch there but De Mira circles away.
De Mira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lawrence sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lawrence wants to clinch up but De Mira keeps it at a distance.
Lawrence is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lawrence is defended easily by De Mira.
Lawrence defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Mira.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Mira shoots in and drives through. Lawrence sprawls well.

Lawrence shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lawrence showed some decent athleticism there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Lawrence dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Algenir De Mira's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Lawrence shoots for a takedown but De Mira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Lawrence closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
De Mira tries for a takedown. No joy.

Lawrence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. De Mira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Mira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lawrence makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lawrence fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Mira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Mira closes the distance and clinches up with Lawrence, looking for a takedown. De Mira pushes Lawrence against the cage but Lawrence circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marcus Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Algenir De Mira.
De Mira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lawrence circles away.
Lawrence fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marcus Lawrence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawrence is looking to clinch but De Mira is avoiding it.
Lawrence tries to clinch there but De Mira circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Mira misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lawrence fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lawrence shoots in looking for a takedown. De Mira tries to sprawl out of it but Lawrence keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De Mira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lawrence tries to clinch but De Mira moves out of range.
De Mira has his takedown stuffed

and Lawrence holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
De Mira is trying to drag Lawrence to the mat but Lawrence just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
De Mira gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lawrence.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Mira has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lawrence avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
De Mira has Lawrence pressed against the cage.
De Mira can't get the takedown.
De Mira is trying to drag Lawrence to the mat but Lawrence just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
De Mira wants a takedown.
Lawrence has De Mira pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. De Mira manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Lawrence has De Mira pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lawrence pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending De Mira tumbling to the mat - Lawrence dives into De Mira's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Lawrence decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on De Mira, up you get!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Lawrence. No joy for De Mira on that attempt.
De Mira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lawrence tries to clinch but De Mira moves out of range.
Lawrence looks to land a combination but De Mira avoids it well.
De Mira keeps the fight on the outside.
Marcus Lawrence is winning the standup battle so far.
Lawrence avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Mira but De Mira pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Lawrence rushes De Mira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lawrence tries to score a body lock takedown but De Mira shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
De Mira is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Mira goes for a takedown attempt but Lawrence pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
De Mira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lawrence bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lawrence fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. De Mira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
De Mira shoots for a takedown but Lawrence saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lawrence doesn't manage to clinch there - De Mira circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawrence fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lawrence tries to clinch up but De Mira circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lawrence tries to clinch up

and De Mira counters with a shoot takedown. Lawrence fights it but they end up in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Lawrence showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lawrence 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Lawrence!