PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cary Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shorty McTwat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lawrence
vs
McTwat

192 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

KAISER

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cary Lawrence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shorty McTwat!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTwat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McTwat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McTwat fails to land the takedown.

McTwat closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lawrence did well to prevent McTwat getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McTwat is just content to waste time from the top position. Lawrence takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Lawrence pushes McTwat off and gets back to his feet.
McTwat misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McTwat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Lawrence counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cary Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shorty McTwat.

Lawrence gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
McTwat wants to clinch

and Lawrence counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McTwat!
McTwat is trying to improve his position.
Lawrence will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Lawrence decides to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McTwat clinches.
McTwat is trying to pull guard but Lawrence has him pressed against the cage.
Lawrence is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Lawrence works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
McTwat is trying to keep Lawrence in close.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTwat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lawrence blocks a head kick by McTwat.
McTwat tries for a takedown but Lawrence circles away easily

and Lawrence counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Lawrence postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for McTwat to stand up.
McTwat wants to clinch

and Lawrence decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McTwat's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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!

Lawrence decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McTwat, up you get!
McTwat throws a series of punches but Lawrence moves out of range.
McTwat tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Lawrence counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lawrence.

Lawrence gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McTwat lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lawrence has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lawrence and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McTwat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Lawrence counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cary Lawrence dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McTwat wants to clinch

so Lawrence counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McTwat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Lawrence decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McTwat shoots in but no luck this time.
McTwat shoots and misses

and Lawrence counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McTwat's guard now.
McTwat is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lawrence decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McTwat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lawrence. That did some damage!
McTwat lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McTwat tries to clinch but Lawrence moves away

and Lawrence counters with a nice double leg into side control. McTwat won't be happy with that.

Lawrence decides to stand back up. Lawrence steps back and let's McTwat get back to his feet.
A head kick by McTwat misses

and Lawrence counters with a nice double leg into side control. McTwat won't be happy with that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Lawrence decides to stand back up.
McTwat doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Lawrence decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McTwat's guard.
Cary Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shorty McTwat.

McTwat is working an open guard so Lawrence takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McTwat misses with a takedown

and Lawrence counters with a takedown into side control.
Lawrence is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McTwat can do to turn this around?

Lawrence has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTwat wants to clinch but Lawrence slips to the side

so Lawrence counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cary Lawrence overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McTwat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lawrence is one step ahead there.

McTwat is working an open guard so Lawrence takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McTwat tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Lawrence counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McTwat is trying to control but Lawrence passes into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lawrence stands up and we're back to a striking position.
McTwat with a lazy takedown attempt

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

Lawrence stands and steps away. McTwat gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McTwat shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Lawrence counters with a shoot takedown. McTwat fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cary Lawrence dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

McTwat tries to clinch but Lawrence moves away

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

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lawrence stands and steps away. McTwat gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lawrence circles away from the clinch attempt

and Lawrence counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McTwat trying to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Lawrence stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McTwat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McTwat fails with the takedown

and Lawrence counters with a single leg into guard. McTwat didn't expect that.

Lawrence decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McTwat, up you get!
McTwat throws a head kick that misses

so Lawrence counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Lawrence decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTwat misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTwat closes the distance looking to clinch

and Lawrence counters with a takedown into side control.

Lawrence has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
McTwat misses with a takedown

and Lawrence counters with a takedown into side control.

Lawrence stands up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTwat throws a leg kick but Lawrence sees it coming and moves out of range.
McTwat tries to clinch but fails miserably

so Lawrence counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Lawrence stands up and waves to McTwat to follow him.
A head kick by McTwat misses

and Lawrence counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Lawrence decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McTwat throws a lazy head kick

and Lawrence counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McTwat working a defensive guard but Lawrence manages to pass into side control anyway.

Lawrence decides to stand back up. Lawrence steps back and let's McTwat get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McTwat with a lazy takedown attempt

and Lawrence counters with a shoot takedown. McTwat fights it but they end up in guard.
Cary Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shorty McTwat.

McTwat is working an open guard so Lawrence takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cary Lawrence showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lawrence, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

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