PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pete Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Kaznocki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Lawrence
vs
Kaznocki

185 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
182 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pete Lawrence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michal Kaznocki!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence is looking to land body kicks.

Kaznocki moves into range and clinches up with Lawrence.
Kaznocki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lawrence fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Kaznocki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lawrence's guard.
Kaznocki with a nice head shot there.
Lawrence keeping moving, preventing Kaznocki from controlling successfully.
Kaznocki throws a big right hand that misses.
Kaznocki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kaznocki distracts Lawrence with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaznocki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lawrence works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaznocki trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.

Kaznocki has gone for a leg lock! Lawrence slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kaznocki's guard.
Kaznocki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Michal Kaznocki has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lawrence's corner calls for a 1-2. Lawrence obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kaznocki slips a straight right by Lawrence.
Pete Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawrence throws a right hand that Kaznocki ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaznocki also avoids with ease.
Lawrence attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lawrence is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lawrence is looking to clinch but Kaznocki is avoiding it.
Lawrence misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lawrence swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Kaznocki counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lawrence's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaznocki postures up and lands a big shot to Lawrence's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaznocki stopping the sweep attempt from Lawrence.
Kaznocki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kaznocki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kaznocki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kaznocki postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Kaznocki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kaznocki working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaznocki working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaznocki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lawrence keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Kaznocki dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Lawrence fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lawrence tries to clinch there but Kaznocki circles away.
Lawrence fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaznocki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lawrence looks to land a combination but Kaznocki avoids it well.
Lawrence lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Kaznocki drives through with a takedown into Lawrence's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kaznocki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kaznocki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kaznocki throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaznocki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kaznocki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kaznocki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kaznocki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kaznocki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kaznocki lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaznocki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kaznocki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kaznocki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaznocki trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawrence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaznocki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kaznocki trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawrence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaznocki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kaznocki is looking to work some ground and pound but Lawrence has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaznocki trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawrence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Michal Kaznocki was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kaznocki is defended easily by Lawrence.
Lawrence swings away with a body shot that misses

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

Kaznocki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kaznocki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Kaznocki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kaznocki wants to control from the top but Lawrence keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaznocki lands a couple of digs.
Kaznocki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaznocki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kaznocki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kaznocki sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kaznocki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kaznocki content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Kaznocki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Kaznocki looking to score a takedown here. Lawrence is defending well but Kaznocki drives through and ends up in Lawrence's guard.
Kaznocki works over Lawrence with some ground and pound from guard.
Kaznocki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kaznocki is working Lawrence over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kaznocki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kaznocki postures up and lands a big shot to Lawrence's brow.
Lawrence avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaznocki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Kaznocki drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lawrence looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lawrence looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lawrence!
Kaznocki manages to get back to half guard.
Kaznocki is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaznocki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kaznocki.
Lawrence has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaznocki looking for a sweep. Not yet Kaznocki, not yet.

Pete Lawrence has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lawrence falls off balance throwing a combination

and Kaznocki counters with a shoot takedown. Lawrence fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaznocki connects with a couple of short punches.
Kaznocki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lawrence wants to sweep here but Kaznocki controlling him for the moment.
Kaznocki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaznocki wants to control from the top but Lawrence keeps moving.
Kaznocki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaznocki content to stall in guard here.
Kaznocki throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lawrence utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pete Lawrence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michal Kaznocki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kaznocki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Kaznocki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kaznocki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Kaznocki!