PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawson comes to the ring accompanied by Another Victory. Jake Roberts has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Eric Lawson's chin.

Lawson
vs
Roberts

190 cm
28
190 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

180 cm
30
201 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
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 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Lawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts goes for a double leg but Lawson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Lawson continues to drive forward.
Lawson misses with a body punch.
Lawson avoids a wild elbow strike from Roberts.
Roberts is trying to pull guard but Lawson turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Lawson is trying to break the clinch but Roberts is controlling him.
Lawson trying to control the position but instead, Roberts has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lawson into the ropes.
Lawson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lawson slowing the pace effectively.
Lawson tries to break free but Roberts pushes him back against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Roberts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Eric Lawson has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts keeps control of Lawson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Lawson breaks from the clinch.
Roberts slips under a jab.
Roberts has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lawson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Roberts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lawson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Novae in the buildup to the fight.
Eric Lawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Roberts.
Lawson lands a nice looking body shot.
Eric Lawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roberts tries for a takedown but Lawson circles away easily
and Lawson counters with a right hand to the body.
Roberts fails with the takedown
and Lawson counters with a head kick. That will keep Roberts thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lawson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lawson duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawson lands with a straight right. Roberts didn't see that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Lawson to counter with a crisp jab.
Roberts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lawson counters with a left to the body.
Lawson thumps Roberts with a low kick.
Roberts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lawson counters with a thumping low kick.
Lawson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Roberts misses with a takedown
and Lawson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Roberts with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lawson counters with a three punch combo that has Roberts backing up. Roberts nods at Lawson to acknowledge the strikes.
Roberts on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Roberts is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lawson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Roberts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lawson. Roberts shrugs it off though.
Roberts looks winded!
Roberts misses with a takedown
and Lawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Lawson scores with a push kick.
Lawson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lawson connects with a body shot.
Roberts misses with a takedown

and Lawson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Lawson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Lawson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lawson looks to land a combination but Roberts avoids it well.
Lawson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Roberts with a poor takedown
and Lawson counters with a good, hard body kick but Roberts shrugs it off.
Lawson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Roberts on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lawson. Lawson obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Roberts manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lawson on his heels. He'll look to pass Lawson's guard now, I'm sure.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Roberts stops Lawson from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Lawson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Lawson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lawson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Roberts shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lawson counters with a three punch combo that has Roberts backing up. Roberts nods at Lawson to acknowledge the strikes.
Lawson scores with a three punch combo!
Roberts tries for a takedown but Lawson circles away easily
and Lawson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Roberts's knee momentarily.
Lawson lands a jab to Roberts's midsection.
Lawson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Roberts shoots and misses
and Lawson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Eric Lawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Roberts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawson lands a nice looking body shot.
Roberts doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Lawson counter with a right hand.
Roberts is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson lands a right hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lawson. That's going to slow Roberts down.
Lawson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lawson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around?
Lawson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lawson thows a body shot but no joy.
Lawson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Roberts's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Roberts misses with a takedown attempt
and Lawson counters with a left and a right that stings Roberts.
Lawson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberts tries for a takedown but Lawson circles away easily
and Lawson counters with a series of strikes. Roberts will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lawson counters with a left to the body.
Lawson throws a series of punches but Roberts avoids them all with ease.
Roberts takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Roberts has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lawson.
Roberts has his takedown stuffed
and Lawson counters with a two punch combo.
Eric Lawson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roberts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lawson tries to avoid it but Roberts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lawson to the ground. Lawson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roberts takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Eric Lawson is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Roberts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Roberts stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lawson.
Roberts with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lawson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Roberts's knee momentarily.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Lawson.
Lawson throws a quick inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Lawson.
Roberts sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lawson scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Lawson.
Lawson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roberts doesn't seem bothered though.
Lawson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lawson scores with a leg kick.
Roberts has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Roberts has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Roberts fails with the takedown
and Lawson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lawson scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Lawson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eric Lawson'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!

Roberts drops his hands momentarily and Lawson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Roberts takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lawson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Roberts shoots and misses
and Lawson counters with a nice body shot.
Lawson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lawson thuds a left hand into Roberts's body.
Lawson lands a nice looking body shot.
Lawson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts dodges the punch combination from Lawson.
Roberts takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Roberts has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lawson finds it's way round the side to connect with Roberts's head.
Roberts doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lawson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Roberts thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson throws a shot to the body.

Lawson drops Roberts with a right and a left! Lawson comes rushing in but Roberts regains his composure and manages to keep Lawson in guard.

Roberts is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts keeping moving, preventing Lawson from controlling successfully.
Lawson wants to stand but Roberts has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Eric Lawson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Roberts takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts avoids a kick to the body.
Roberts gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lawson counters with a one-two to the body.
Eric Lawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Roberts.
Lawson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Roberts doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Lawson counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Roberts!
Roberts is still in real trouble! Can Lawson finish him?
Lawson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Roberts seems to have recovered his senses.
Lawson tries to stand and escape but Roberts is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Eric Lawson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Roberts misses with a takedown
and Lawson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roberts fails with the takedown
and Lawson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

Roberts shoots in and bounces Lawson off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Lawson wants to stand up but Roberts is controlling him.
Roberts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving.
Roberts slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Roberts stopping the sweep attempt from Lawson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lawson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Lawson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lawson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:26
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Lawson!
A very excited looking Eric Lawson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.