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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Natel Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Rafael (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.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Natel Lawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Rafael!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Lawson as Rafael shoots in.
Rafael moves into the clinch.
Lawson tries to pull guard but Rafael won't allow it.
Lawson jumps guard but Rafael turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rafael gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lawson trying to hold on to Rafael's head to control him but Rafael postures up.
Lawson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rafael seems to be working for a kimura but Lawson defends the submission attempt.
Rafael is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lawson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rafael is looking for a kimura but Lawson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rafael to get the leverage.
Rafael is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rafael pulls his head out easily.
Lawson is defending against the submission attempts here by Rafael.
Rafael is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lawson defends it well.
Rafael is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lawson is just riding it out for now. Rafael eventually gives up the hold.
Rafael looks winded!
Lawson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafael is trying to control the action in half guard but Lawson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lawson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rafael looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rafael seems to be working for a kimura but Lawson defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafael is looking for a kimura here.
Rafael is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lawson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rafael.
Lawson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rafael 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!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rafael is not content to let Lawson control the position.
Lawson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lawson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rafael rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lawson's guard! Nice work there by Rafael!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Rafael dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lawson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rafael's guard.
Jack Rafael has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lawson has gone for a leg lock! Rafael slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lawson's guard.
Lawson keeping moving, preventing Rafael from controlling successfully.
Lawson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rafael passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rafael looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lawson tries to buck Rafael off but Rafael is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rafael tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rafael has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rafael trying to control the position but Lawson is working away.
Lawson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rafael's best efforts.
Rafael trying to control from half guard but Lawson is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rafael is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lawson sees it coming and defends easily.
Rafael is breathing heavily.
Lawson is looking for a sweep. Rafael is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rafael is trying to work for a kimura but Lawson is defending well.
Rafael is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lawson wants to control but Rafael is keeping busy.
Lawson actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafael is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lawson!
Lawson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rafael goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lawson is on top in guard.
Lawson has gone for a leg lock! Rafael slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lawson's guard.
Rafael trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rafael is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lawson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lawson has escaped and now he's on top!
Lawson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rafael dives on top into guard.
Lawson keeping full guard, as Rafael tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rafael has gone for a leg lock! Lawson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rafael's guard.
Lawson wants to control from the top but Rafael keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Rafael will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lawson stuffs the takedown.
Lawson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lawson throws a series of punches but Rafael moves out of range.
Rafael tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lawson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lawson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rafael pinned against the cage. Rafael gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lawson closes the distance and clinches up with Rafael, looking for a takedown. Lawson pushes Rafael against the cage but Rafael circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rafael slips a jab and a cross from Lawson.
Nice sprawl there from Rafael as Lawson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Natel Lawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rafael gets a double leg takedown into Lawson's guard.
Rafael trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rafael slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rafael seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Lawson has recovered full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson can't keep his opponent in guard - Rafael advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rafael wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lawson keeps working.
Rafael is working for a kimura but Lawson is defending it quite comfortably.
Rafael is keen to just control but Lawson is a slippery customer.
Rafael seems to be working for a kimura but Lawson defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson looking for submissions off his back.
Rafael is working for a submission of some sort.
Lawson is trying to get back to full guard.
Rafael wants to take a breather but Lawson is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rafael is working for a submission of some sort.
Lawson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lawson wants to control but Rafael is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jack Rafael is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lawson wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rafael takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Natel Lawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rafael is looking for a kimura here.
Rafael wants to control but Lawson is keeping him busy.
Rafael is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rafael is stalling here. Lawson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rafael seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lawson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Rafael comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rafael 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Rafael!
After winning the bout, Jack Rafael thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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