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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freeman Sanford (ranked 24614 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Lawson (ranked 5281 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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278 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Freeman Sanford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charlie Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lawson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Freeman Sanford has been cut.
Sanford tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lawson just stands there and leans against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lawson breaks from the clinch.
Lawson has managed to clinch.
Sanford fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lawson has had enough of the clinch but Sanford keeps him there for the moment.
Sanford tries to pull guard but Lawson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freeman Sanford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanford displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lawson up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lawson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lawson has Sanford up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanford tries to pull guard but Lawson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lawson trying to control the position but instead, Sanford has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lawson into the cage.
Sanford tries to pull guard but Lawson holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanford drops back down to his feet.
Lawson slows down the pace here.
Sanford takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sanford is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Lawson.
Lawson landing knees to the head.
Freeman Sanford's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lawson lands a nice knee to the body.
Lawson breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lawson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lawson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanford, pushing him back against the cage.
Lawson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lawson lands a body punch.
Lawson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lawson breaks the clinch.
Lawson clinches up against the cage.
Lawson lands a knee to the body.
Lawson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Charlie Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson closes the distance and pushes Sanford back into the cage.
Lawson pulls guard effortlessly.
Sanford prevents Lawson from getting back to his feet.
Sanford postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanford has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lawson is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sanford presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Lawson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lawson clinches up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lawson.
Lawson lands a knee to the head.
Lawson is stalling here.
Lawson lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawson effectively controlling the action here.
Sanford jumps guard but Lawson stands there with Sanford around his waist. Sanford gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lawson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sanford in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lawson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sanford lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lawson gets control of Sanford's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lawson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sanford prevents Lawson from getting back to his feet.
Lawson pushes Sanford off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sanford keeps the fight on the outside.
Lawson tries to clinch up
and Lawson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Lawson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freeman Sanford's cut.
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.
Sanford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lawson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crunch! Lawson slams his shin into Sanford's torso.
Lawson drives through and clinches with Sanford against the cage.
Sanford tries to pull guard but Lawson won't allow it.
Sanford tries to pull guard but Lawson holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanford drops back down to his feet.
A short body shot lands from Lawson as the two fighters clinch.
Lawson manages to break the clinch.
Lawson lands a big head kick that sends Sanford tumbling to the mat! Lawson takes a step backwards and waves Sanford back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sanford is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawson closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Sanford is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lawson breaks from the clinch.
Lawson clinches with his opponent.
Sanford tries to pull guard but Lawson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freeman Sanford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lawson.
Lawson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jeez, Freeman Sanford's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lawson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lawson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lawson instigates a clinch.
Lawson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lawson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lawson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Sanford! Lawson unloads with more strikes and Sanford sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Lawson!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
57% |
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