PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nevez Amadaus (ranked 3237 p4p, 3592 weight class) and Brendan Lawson (ranked 181 p4p, 204 weight class). Nevez Amadaus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Amadaus
vs
Lawson

175 cm
23
136
10 - 5 - 0

166 cm
23
140
5 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

Vegan Gains
Shadow-Battle Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Nevez Amadaus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Brendan Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawson misses with an uppercut.
Brendan Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Lawson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Amadaus's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Amadaus is trying to get back to full guard.

Lawson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Amadaus sees it coming and defends easily.
Amadaus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lawson on the ground.
Lawson is trying to control the action in half guard but Amadaus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Lawson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Amadaus is trying to stand back up but Lawson is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lawson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Amadaus sees it coming and defends easily.

Lawson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Lawson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Amadaus defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson wants to take a breather but Amadaus is having none of it.
Amadaus wants to improve his position but Lawson is controlling well.

Amadaus is defending against the submission attempts here by Lawson.

Lawson wants to work for an arm triangle but Amadaus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Lawson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Amadaus tries to roll over but Lawson keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Amadaus is defending against the submission attempts here by Lawson.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lawson is working for a submission of some sort.
Lawson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Lawson wants to work for an arm triangle but Amadaus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lawson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Amadaus is refusing to be controlled, as Lawson sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lawson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amadaus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lawson.

Lawson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Amadaus is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amadaus is refusing to be controlled, as Lawson sits in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Amadaus is trying to stand up here but Lawson is controlling him well.

Lawson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Amadaus defends it well.
Lawson is looking to take a break and control but Amadaus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lawson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Lawson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Amadaus is trying to defend but Lawson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Lawson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Amadaus still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Amadaus has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

Amadaus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lawson, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brendan Lawson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lawson drives through and clinches with Amadaus against the cage.

Amadaus has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lawson regains guard immediately.
Amadaus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Lawson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Amadaus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lawson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Amadaus has Lawson in his guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lawson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Amadaus is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lawson, into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Amadaus drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lawson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lawson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lawson!

Amadaus tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lawson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

Lawson working for a submission but Amadaus is keeping him at bay.

Lawson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Amadaus is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Amadaus and Lawson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lawson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Lawson swings around for an armbar but Amadaus sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lawson's guard.
Amadaus is looking to pass into half guard but Lawson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lawson is in guard.

There's a bit of a scramble here and now Amadaus is on top in guard.

Amadaus wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving.
Amadaus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Amadaus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawson is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lawson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Amadaus defends it easily.

Lawson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Amadaus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Amadaus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Amadaus wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving.
Amadaus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawson is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amadaus passes Lawson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nevez Amadaus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Amadaus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Amadaus stuffs the takedown attempt from Lawson. Lawson gets slowly back to his feet.
Amadaus tries to counter with a takedown but Lawson is quick to defend against it.
Amadaus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Amadaus wants it to stay on the feet.
Amadaus attempts a counter takedown but Lawson avoids it well and moves away.
A big right from Lawson misses.
Amadaus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Lawson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Amadaus sprawls well initially but Lawson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Lawson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lawson trying to control from half guard but Amadaus is working away.

Lawson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Amadaus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lawson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amadaus wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lawson seems to be looking for submissions.
Amadaus pushes Lawson off looking to stand but Lawson dives back in and keeps control.
Lawson is looking to take a break and control but Amadaus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Lawson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Amadaus defends it well.

Lawson is working for a kimura but Amadaus is defending it quite comfortably.

Lawson is looking for a kimura but Amadaus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lawson to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Lawson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Amadaus tries to roll over but Lawson keeps him under control.

Lawson is working for a kimura but Amadaus is defending it quite comfortably.
Lawson prevents Amadaus from standing back up.

Amadaus is defending against the submission attempts here by Lawson.
Amadaus trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson not doing much here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Lawson is trying to work for a kimura but Amadaus is defending well.
Amadaus won't allow Lawson to pass to mount.
Lawson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawson stops Amadaus from getting back to his feet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lawson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Amadaus swivels and escapes.
Nevez Amadaus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brendan Lawson.
Lawson darts in looking for a takedown but Amadaus gets double underhooks and turns Lawson into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Amadaus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Amadaus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Amadaus wants it to stay on the feet.
Amadaus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lawson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Amadaus defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lawson.
Nice sprawl there from Amadaus as Lawson shoots in.
Amadaus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lawson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Amadaus is fending him off so far but Lawson persists. Nope, Amadaus circles away and we're back to standing.
Amadaus feinted with a counter takedown.
Lawson darts in looking for a takedown but Amadaus gets double underhooks and turns Lawson into the cage.
Amadaus tries to counter with a takedown but Lawson is quick to defend against it.
Amadaus lands a jab to Lawson's midsection.
Lawson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Amadaus defends well and Lawson ends up having to push Amadaus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Amadaus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Amadaus. That snapped Lawson's head back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Amadaus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Amadaus circles away from the clinch attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nevez Amadaus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Amadaus 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nevez Amadaus!
A very excited looking Nevez Amadaus rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.