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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Chester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawson has chosen Wait and Bleed by Slipknot as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Chester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trevor Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chester tries to bum rush Lawson with a series of wild strikes but Lawson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chester fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lawson gets a clinch.
Lawson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Chester has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chester goes for a double leg but Lawson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lawson continues to drive forward.
Chester throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lawson.
Chester shoots and misses
and Chester takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chester gets tackled into the cage by Lawson. Lawson maintains the clinch.
Lawson struggles to land a body shot inside as Chester controls his hands.
Lawson lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lawson.
Lawson can't find room to land a body shot as Chester controls the action.
Lawson lands an uppercut.
Lawson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Lawson.
Lawson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lawson throws out a loose jab but Chester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chester throws a big counter combination but Lawson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lawson throws a hook but Chester blocks it.
Lawson scores with a shot to the body.
Lawson lands with a cross.
Lawson clobbers Chester with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chester looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chester moves out of range as Lawson strikes.
Chester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lawson.
Lawson works Chester's body with a nice hook.
Chester shoots for a double leg takedown but Lawson sprawls well. He's pushed Chester's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Chester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lawson. That's going to slow Chester down.
Lawson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lawson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chester looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chester closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lawson circles away.
Chester throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lawson! But no joy.
Lawson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lawson works the jab nicely.
Chester shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lawson sprawls well. Lawson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chester gets slowly back to his feet.
Chester takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lawson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Lawson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chester shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lawson as he avoids it easily.
It seemed like Lawson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lawson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chester throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lawson was covering up waiting for the punch and Chester finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawson wants to stand up but Chester is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chester is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chester stays in close to Lawson's body and controls the position.
Lawson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Chester off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Chester is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lawson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Lawson.
Chester throws a right and a left that Lawson avoids nicely.
Lawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lawson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Lawson leaves Chester with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chester walks into a jab.
Chester misses with a double jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chester or perhaps it was just good defense by Lawson, which made it look bad.
Lawson closes the distance and clinches.
Chester blocks the elbow strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawson is pressed up against the cage. Chester has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lawson down to the mat. Lawson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Lawson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chester dives in and scores a takedown into Lawson's guard.
Chester wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving.
Lawson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lawson moves into range and clinches up with Chester.
A right handed body shot lands from Lawson.
Lawson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chester's elbow.
Lawson misses with a punch to the body.
Chester drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chester tries for a takedown but Lawson manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson tries a body shot but Chester blocks it.
Lawson is working Chester over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson keeps control of Chester as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chester tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lawson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Chester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Lawson.
Lawson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawson moves out of range as Chester strikes.
Chester fails with the takedown.
Lawson slips a jab and a cross from Chester.
Lawson looks to throw the jab but Chester is out of range.
Lawson looks to land a left hand but Chester moved out of range nicely.
Lawson darts in and clinches Chester up against the cage.
Lawson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
John Chester is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chester.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lawson, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chester shoots in but Lawson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chester rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chester takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lawson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chester throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Lawson to counter with a crisp jab.
Chester is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lawson's half guard.
Lawson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Chester keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chester has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lawson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chester is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lawson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lawson.
Still in the clinch, Lawson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chester looking for a takedown.
Lawson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chester tries to pull guard but Lawson won't allow it.
Lawson lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lawson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Lawson.
Lawson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lawson duly obliges.
Nice uppercut lands for Lawson. That snapped Chester's head back.
Lawson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lawson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chester's hands.
Lawson clinches up with Chester and pushes him back against the cage.
Chester has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lawson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lawson lands a shot to the body.
Lawson prevents the takedown attempt.
Lawson lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawson stalling in the clinch.
Chester changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lawson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson fails to land with a series of punches.
Chester drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lawson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chester's head.
Lawson tries to clinch up but Chester circles away and keeps his distance.
Chester fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lawson avoids it really well and circles away.
Lawson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Chester misses with a series of wild punches.
Chester looks for a takedown but Lawson sprawls well.
The crowd cheers as Lawson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chester doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Lawson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lawson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chester changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lawson tries to avoid it but Chester manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lawson to the ground. Lawson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chester shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lawson sprawls well. Lawson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chester gets slowly back to his feet.
Lawson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lawson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chester throws a big counter combination but Lawson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lawson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lawson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chester's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chester.
Chester wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chester looks to land a combination but Lawson avoids it well.
Lawson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lawson works the jab nicely.
Lawson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chester circles away quickly and effectively.
Lawson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chester manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson misses with a straight left.
Chester shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Chester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawson stuffs the takedown.
It seemed like Lawson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
No joy there for Chester, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lawson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lawson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chester on the side of the head.
Lawson takes a swing at Chester's ribcage but misses.
Lawson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lawson closes the distance and pushes Chester back into the cage.
Lawson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lawson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lawson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chester's calf.
Lawson is looking to clinch but Chester is avoiding it.
Chester rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lawson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lawson! But no joy.
Lawson rushes Chester and presses him up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Lawson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chester working hard to break the clinch.
Chester is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lawson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lawson breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawson with a nice cross.
The fighters circling - Lawson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trevor Lawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lawson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lawson instigates a clinch.
Lawson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chester shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lawson counters with a nice uppercut.
Lawson misses with a looping left.
It looked like Chester was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Good exchange - Lawson coming out on top.
Chester fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lawson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson lands a glancing blow to the side of Chester's head.
Lawson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chester ducks under a wild hook from Lawson.
Lawson stuffs the takedown attempt from Chester. Chester gets slowly back to his feet.
Chester misses with a takedown
and Lawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lawson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chester.
Lawson clinches up with Chester and pushes him back against the cage.
Lawson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lawson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lawson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chester shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lawson throws a counter combo.
Chester goes for a double leg but Lawson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lawson continues to drive forward.
Lawson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice takedown defense from Lawson. No joy for Chester on that attempt.
Lawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lawson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawson scores with a hook to the body.
Lawson lands a right hand.
Lawson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chester's elbow.
Chester looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lawson stops a takedown attempt from Chester.
Chester goes for a takedown attempt but Lawson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chester is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lawson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lawson cracks Chester with a good jab.
Chester doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Lawson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lawson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Lawson!
An out of breath Trevor Lawson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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