PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kerry Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Animals as leaders -soraya. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Lawson
vs
Goldman

193 cm
27
221 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

190 cm
27
222 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Kerry Lawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Goldman.
Lawson stuffs the takedown attempt from Goldman. Goldman gets slowly back to his feet.
Lawson walks into a stiff left hand from Goldman.
Goldman avoids a punch combination nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Lawson blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Goldman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goldman misses with a head kick.
Goldman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goldman misses with a head kick.
Goldman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goldman misses with an uppercut
and Lawson counters with a nice uppercut.
Lawson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Goldman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman throws a head kick that misses.
Goldman throws a leg kick
and Lawson counters with a left and a right that stings Goldman.
Goldman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goldman walks into a jab.

It looks like Michael Goldman has been cut.
Lawson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goldman.
A head kick misses from Goldman.
Kerry Lawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lawson lands a really nice looking cross but Goldman seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lawson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A lazy body kick from Goldman
enabling Lawson to counter with a crisp jab.
Lawson with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson throws an overhand right that lands on Goldman's shoulder, as Goldman tries to avoid the shot.
Goldman tries to land a front kick but Lawson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goldman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A low kick from Goldman is predictable there
and Lawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goldman lands a body shot.

Goldman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lawson is trying to defend but Goldman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Goldman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldman works his foot free and advances to mount.
Goldman scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lawson?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman lands with some strikes.
Goldman looking to control but Lawson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Goldman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lawson looks a forlorn figure.
Lawson is looking to get to half guard.
Goldman working the ground and pound effectively.
Lawson tries to hold on but Goldman pushes him away.
Lawson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Goldman working the ground and pound effectively.

Lawson is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldman looking to control but Lawson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oh Lawson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Goldman with shots to the head and body - Lawson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Goldman looking to control but Lawson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Goldman connects with a bit shot that sees Lawson covering up! More strikes from Goldman and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Goldman is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Goldman!
Michael Goldman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.