PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sujith Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Garcia
vs
Lawrence

175 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

172 cm
25
164 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carlos Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sujith Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence scores with a hook to the body. Garcia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lawrence works Garcia's body with a nice hook.
Garcia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Garcia.
Lawrence throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lawrence lands a jab to Garcia's midsection.
Garcia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lawrence lands a head shot.

It looks like Carlos Garcia has been cut.
Lawrence takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
Lawrence avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lawrence cracks Garcia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Lawrence.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia lands a high kick!
Lawrence blocks a head kick by Garcia.
Lawrence throws a sloppy head kick
and Garcia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lawrence pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Garcia misses the jab.
Lawrence stuns Garcia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawrence.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lawrence swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lawrence looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia moves out of range as Lawrence throws a body kick.
A nice combination there by Lawrence.
Lawrence misses the shot to the body.
Lawrence is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Garcia rather than just go for the knockout.
Garcia avoids the head kick by Lawrence.
Lawrence jabs Garcia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lawrence swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sujith Lawrence is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lawrence throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Garcia fails to land with a series of punches.
Lawrence throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Lawrence misses.
Garcia is looking to clinch.
Lawrence looks to land a combination but Garcia avoids it well.
Garcia throws a solid leg kick but Lawrence takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garcia.
Lawrence misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawrence.
Garcia fails in his attempt to clinch.

Lawrence takes the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia managing to block the knees to the body from Lawrence.
Lawrence lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawrence lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lawrence is leaning against Garcia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Garcia creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lawrence.
Nice body punch from Lawrence.
Lawrence wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lawrence works on Garcia's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Lawrence.
Nice body punch from Lawrence.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lawrence.
A right handed body shot lands from Lawrence.
Garcia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lawrence prevents Garcia from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Lawrence.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lawrence creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garcia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lawrence wants to break free but Garcia has control.
Lawrence lands a nice shot to the body.
Lawrence trying to land knees to the body.
Lawrence is leaning against Garcia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lawrence cracks Garcia with a nice body shot.
Lawrence blocks an elbow strike from Garcia.
Lawrence scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lawrence wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lawrence blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Garcia tries to break free but Lawrence pushes him back against the cage.
Garcia keeps control of Lawrence as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lawrence can't break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lawrence.
Lawrence working hard to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence wants to break free but Garcia has control.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lawrence.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawrence scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Lawrence.
Lawrence is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lawrence - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Lawrence.
Lawrence scores with a hook to the body.
Lawrence lands a body shot.
Lawrence wants to get back to striking at distance but Garcia won't allow it.
Lawrence is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Lawrence.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lawrence lands a body punch in the clinch.

Lawrence manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garcia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lawrence throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sujith Lawrence dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Garcia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lawrence misses with a head kick.
Lawrence throws a push kick but Garcia slaps the foot to one side.
Garcia scores with a jab. Lawrence acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lawrence lands a slapping body shot.
Lawrence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lawrence lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garcia at a distance.
Lawrence looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Garcia thows a body shot but no joy.
Lawrence avoids the body shot from Garcia.

Lawrence closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Garcia tries a knee to the head but Lawrence blocks it.
Lawrence scores with a hook to the body.
Lawrence cracks Garcia with a nice body shot.

Garcia breaks from the clinch.
Lawrence throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lawrence darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Garcia blocks a low kick nicely.
Garcia walks into a straight right hand from Lawrence.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawrence fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garcia on the side of the head.
Sujith Lawrence seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lawrence misses with a head kick.
Carlos Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the liver by Lawrence. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garcia blocks a head kick by Lawrence.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garcia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lawrence throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lawrence fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garcia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawrence connects with a body shot that sends Garcia's belly button to the back.
Some bone on bone action there as Garcia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawrence. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garcia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lawrence is able to avoid easily.
Lawrence misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Lawrence pushes Garcia up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Lawrence.
Lawrence is looking to break free of the clinch but Garcia has double underhooks.
Lawrence missing with knees to the body.
Lawrence wants to break the clinch but can't.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence pushes Garcia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lawrence throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garcia blocks it with crossed arms.
Garcia keeps control of Lawrence as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Garcia wants to break free but Lawrence has control.
Lawrence lands a body punch.
Lawrence is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Garcia missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Lawrence.
Garcia is trying to break free.
Lawrence is trying to break the clinch but Garcia has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Lawrence.
A left hand lands to the body for Lawrence.
Lawrence works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lawrence lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garcia.
Lawrence lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lawrence pushes Garcia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lawrence lands a shot to the body.
Garcia prevents Lawrence from breaking the clinch.
Lawrence works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lawrence has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sujith Lawrence seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Lawrence - that landed with a thud.
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!
Garcia has Lawrence pressed against the cage, preventing Lawrence from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence lands a shot to the body.
Lawrence works on Garcia's body with a couple of short punches.
Lawrence lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garcia or not.
Lawrence digs a right hand into Garcia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garcia's gas tank.
Lawrence is leaning against Garcia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lawrence lands a body punch.
Lawrence lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lawrence lands a shot to the body.
Lawrence missing with knees to the body.
Lawrence scores with a hook to the body.
Lawrence lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garcia or not.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lawrence creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sujith Lawrence showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlos Garcia's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Lawrence misses with a body kick.
Lawrence with a jab.
Lawrence swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Lawrence misses with a hook to the body
and Garcia makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lawrence lands with a good body shot.
Lawrence throws a push kick but Garcia slaps the foot to one side.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lawrence looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garcia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lawrence scores with a sloppy right hand. Garcia should have avoided that one.
Lawrence connects with a body shot that sends Garcia's belly button to the back.

Lawrence fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garcia, pushing him back against the cage.
Lawrence lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Lawrence.
Lawrence dodges an elbow strike from Garcia.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Lawrence has him pressed against the cage.
Lawrence digs a right hand underneath Garcia's ribcage. Garcia let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence tries to break the clinch but Garcia is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lawrence missing with knees to the body.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but Lawrence turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Garcia is trying to push Lawrence away but Lawrence has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lawrence lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lawrence lands a nice shot to the body.

Lawrence breaks the clinch.
Lawrence ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Garcia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lawrence lands a jab to the nose.
Lawrence throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Lawrence.
Lawrence misses with a wild combination.
Lawrence throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Lawrence.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence lands with a good body shot.
Lawrence throws a head kick that misses.
Lawrence on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garcia. Garcia obviously looking to wear him down.
Lawrence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawrence was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawrence throws a lazy head kick
and Garcia counters with an outside leg kick.
Good work by Lawrence as he checks the leg kick.
Lawrence avoids a kick to the body.
Garcia doesn't manage to clinch there - Lawrence circles away.
Garcia misses with an uppercut.

Lawrence fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garcia, pushing him back against the cage.
Lawrence lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lawrence pushes Garcia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Lawrence.
Garcia is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lawrence is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garcia has him pressed against the cage.
Sujith Lawrence is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A hook to the body from Lawrence.
Lawrence has Garcia pressed against the cage, preventing Garcia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lawrence avoiding damage as Garcia throws knees to the body.
Lawrence pushes Garcia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Lawrence.
Garcia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Garcia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Garcia blocks the elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Lawrence won't allow it.
Lawrence scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lawrence blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lawrence lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garcia or not.
Carlos Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A body shot lands from Lawrence.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lawrence lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garcia.
Garcia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lawrence.
Garcia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sujith Lawrence comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lawrence has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sujith Lawrence!
After the fight, Sujith Lawrence was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.