Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: ABW 163 Kai - Matazz
Date: Sep 25, 2018

#R1#
Lawson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Trevor Lawson has been cut.
Lock misses with a low kick.
Lawson throws a big shot that misses.
Lock misses with a combination
letting Lawson counter with a right hand.
Lawson connects with a crisp jab.
Lock throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Lawson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lawson slips a jab from Lock.
Lock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lock throws a solid leg kick but Lawson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lock.
Lock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lock has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lawson to score with a decent uppercut.
Lawson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lock.
Nice defenses there by Lawson.
Lock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Lock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lock throws a leg kick but Lawson checks it.
Lawson blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Lock misses the target.
Lawson with a nice cross.
Lawson just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Lock misses
and Lawson counters with a nice uppercut.
Lock misses with a left hand
letting Lawson counter with a right hand.
Lock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A low kick from Lock misses
and Lawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Lawson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lock.
Lawson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lock tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Lock throws a hook but Lawson avoids it easily.
Lock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lawson moves away.
Chrono Lock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lock throws a right hand that Lawson ducks under and follows up with a left that Lawson also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lock tries to land a leg kick but Lawson saw it coming and moves away.
Lock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lawson.
Lock drops his hands momentarily and Lawson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A shot to the body from Lock misses
and Lawson counters with a nice uppercut.
Lawson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lock to score with a decent uppercut.
Lock throws an overhand right that lands on Lawson's shoulder, as Lawson tries to avoid the shot.
Lawson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lawson.
A jab lands there for Lock.#CL2#
Lawson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Lawson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lock looking to throw knees to the head but Lawson is blocking nicely.
Lock throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T3#
Lock blocks an uppercut.
Lawson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lawson lands a left hand.
Lock tries to throw a body punch but Lawson avoids it by throwing Lock back against the cage.
Lawson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Locks head.
Lawson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lock backwards.
Lawson lands a left hand.
Lock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lock is looking to break free of the clinch but Lawson has double underhooks.
Lawson lands with a left to the head.
Lock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lawson prevents a body shot from Lock.
Lock tries a body shot but Lawson blocks it. #BC2#
Lawson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##TD2#
Lock gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawson is pushing down on Lock's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lock is fighting to maintain full guard but Lawson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lawson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Lawson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lock sees it coming and defends easily.
Lock is trying to stand up here but Lawson is controlling him well.
Lawson trying to mount his opponent but Lock defends it.
Lock is staying active underneath Lawson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lawson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lock wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor Lawson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trevor Lawson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Lock misses with a hook
and Lawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chrono Lock is winning the standup battle so far.
Lock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Lock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lock misses with an uppercut
and Lock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lawson moves out of range of the strikes.
Lock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lawson.
Lock is looking to counter punch.
Good exchange - Lawson coming out on top.
Lawson slips a jab from Lock.
Jab, jab by Lock - just one landing.
A big left from Lock misses.
Lawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson throws a hook but Lock blocks it.
Lawson misses with an uppercut.
Lock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lawson is able to avoid easily.
Lawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lock.
Lawson throws out a counter right but Lock avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Lawson throws a hook but Lock blocks it.
Lawson dodges the punch combination from Lock.
Lock swings for the body but Lawson moves out of range.
Lock looks for the body kick but Lawson saw that one coming.
Lock misses with a body shot.
Lawson throws out a loose jab but Lock uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Lock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lawson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lock on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lawson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lock has time to react.
Lawson ducks under a wild hook from Lock.
Lock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lawson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lock.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lawson! But no joy.
Lock misses with a double jab. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Lawson.
Lawson lands a glancing blow to the side of Lock's head.#ROC2#
Lock is rocked!
Lawson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Lock drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Lawson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Lock's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Lawson!
After winning the bout, Trevor Lawson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2018

#R1#
Lawson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lawson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Curtis lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Trevor Lawson has been cut.
Lawson looks to land a combination. Curtis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lawson lands a nice shot to the body.
Lawson moves away from the strike by Curtis.
Lawson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Curtis's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Lawson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Curtis doesn't seem phased though.
Lawson with a hook.
Curtis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lawson.
Curtis tries to clinch there but Lawson circles away. #T1#
Curtis tries to clinch up
and Lawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Curtis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lawson.
Lawson throws a jab when Curtis was well out of range.#TD2#
Lawson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lawson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Still in half guard, Lawson seems content to control.#SU2#
Lawson escapes and gets back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Curtis misses the target.
Lawson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trevor Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis wants to clinch but Lawson slips to the side
letting Lawson counter with a right hand. #T2#
Lawson lands a lovely overhand right.
Curtis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curtis misses with a hook
and Lawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lawson scores with a decent looking hook.
Lawson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lawson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Curtis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lawson connects with the punch.
Lawson throws an overhand right that lands on Curtis's shoulder, as Curtis tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Curtis tries to close the distance and clinch but Lawson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lawson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lawson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Curtis misses with a right hand
and Lawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Curtis is rocked!
Curtis wants to clinch but Lawson slips to the side
and Lawson counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trevor Lawson!
After winning the bout, Trevor Lawson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2018

#R1#
Lawson connects with a body shot.
Lawson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lawson lands a jab to the nose.
Lawson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lei throws a combination that misses
and Lawson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#
Lei is rocked!
Lei wants to clinch but Lawson slips to the side
and Lawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lei is still on wobbly legs! Can Lawson finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lawson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lei swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lawson counters with a right hand to the body.
Lei looks up at the clock. Bad move! Lawson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Lei. Lawson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Lawson!
A very excited looking Trevor Lawson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DARE 60
Date: Aug 08, 2018

#R1#
Lawson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Babbitt lands with a cross. #CUT#
It looks like Trevor Lawson has been cut.
Babbitt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lawson swats away the attempt to clinch by Babbitt .
It seemed like Lawson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Babbitt throws a lazy uppercut
and Lawson counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Babbitt misses
and Lawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lawson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lawson ducks under a wild hook from Babbitt .
Lawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Babbitt .
Babbitt slips a jab from Lawson.
Lawson throws a shot from downtown. Babbitt moves away and avoids it.
Babbitt misses with a body shot
and Lawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Babbitt ducks under a wild hook from Lawson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Babbitt , as that shot connected.
Babbitt blocks a jab.
And Babbitt counters with a quick kick to the body but Lawson blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babbitt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Babbitt throws a looping overhand right but Lawson ducks down to avoid it.
Babbitt walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Lawson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Babbitt swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Lawson's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Babbitt !
An out of breath Kim Babbitt thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Trevor Lawson stepped up to the mic, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: DARE 55
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Budimon throws a lazy uppercut
and Lawson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Budimon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Budimon misses with a left hand
and Lawson counters with a straight right hand.
Budimon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Budimon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Budimon punishes Lawson's body with a nice straight punch.
Budimon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Budimon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lawson misses with a right hand
and Budimon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Trevor Lawson has been cut.
Lawson slips a straight right by Budimon.
Budimon throws an off balance right hand
letting Lawson counter with a right hand.
Lawson throws a looping overhand right but Budimon ducks down to avoid it.
Budimon scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lawson looks to land a left hand but Budimon moved out of range nicely.
Budimon cracks a nice hook into Lawson's ribs.#T1#
Budimon throws a body kick that misses
and Budimon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Budimon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Budimon moves out of range as Lawson strikes.
Budimon cracks Lawson with an open hand slap.
Budimon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lawson throws a jab but it's blocked by Budimon.
Lawson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Budimon's head backwards.
Budimon lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Budimon misses the target.
Budimon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lawson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lawson! But no joy.
Budimon misses with a body shot.
Budimon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Budimon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Budimon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Lawson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Budimon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Lawson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Budimon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lawson counters with a left and a right that stings Budimon.
Lawson tries to clinch but Budimon is having none of it.
Budimon slips a straight right by Lawson.
Budimon throws a poor cross that misses
and Lawson counters with a straight right hand.
Budimon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lawson momentarily.
Budimon misses with a hook
and Lawson counters with a nice uppercut.
Lawson checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lawson! But no joy.
Simon Budimon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Budimon misses with a hook
and Lawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Budimon throws a lazy right hand but Lawson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Budimon throws a leg kick but Lawson moved away.
Budimon connects with a body shot that sends Lawson's belly button to the back.#T3#
Lawson throws a jab but it's blocked by Budimon.
Budimon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Budimon looks to land a right hand but Lawson moved out of range.
Budimon throws a leg kick that misses.
Budimon moves out of range of the strikes.
Lawson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lawson avoids the head kick by Budimon.
Lawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Budimon misses with a hook.
Budimon misses with a straight left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lawson! But no joy.
Budimon misses with a straight left.
Budimon throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Lawson to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Lawson misses the target.
Budimon throws a body punch but Lawson moves out of range.
Budimon throws a sloppy body shot
and Lawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Budimon slips a jab and a cross from Lawson.
Budimon connects with a body shot that sends Lawson's belly button to the back.
Budimon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Budimon misses with a jab to the body
and Lawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budimon misses with a shot to the body
and Lawson counters with a two punch combo.
Budimon wants to land a leg kick but Lawson is out of range.
A nice side step and Lawson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A thudding body kick lands there by Budimon!
Budimon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lawson moves away.
Budimon throws a front kick that sends Lawson stumbling back into the cage.
Budimon slips under a jab.
Lawson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Budimon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budimon tries to move into range but Lawson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Budimon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Budimon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Simon Budimon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trevor Lawson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Budimon misses with the body kick
and Lawson counters with a straight right hand.
Lawson lands a jab to the head.
Lawson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Budimon. Budimon obviously looking to wear him down.
Budimon connects with the punch.
Budimon throws a low kick but Lawson moves out of range easily.
Lawson connects with a single shot there.
Lawson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Budimon.
Lawson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Budimon doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Lawson misses.
Lawson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Budimon counters with a nice body kick.
Budimon misses with a lunging right hand
and Lawson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Budimon misses with a hook
and Lawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Lawson slips under a jab from Budimon.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lawson! But no joy.
Lawson throws the left hand but Budimon avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Budimon is predictable there
and Lawson counters with a straight right hand.
Budimon stuns Lawson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Budimon misses with a body kick.
Budimon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lawson misses with an uppercut.
Budimon 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 throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Budimon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lawson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Budimon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lawson throws out the jab.
Budimon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Budimon moves out of range of the strikes.
Budimon staying out of range there.
Budimon misses with a left hand
and Budimon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
A jab from Budimon misses.
Budimon pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lawson is out of range and Budimon settles back down.
Budimon slips a straight right by Lawson.
Budimon moves away from the strike by Lawson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawson misses the shot to the body.
Budimon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Budimon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Budimon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lawson throws a looping overhand right but Budimon ducks down to avoid it.
Budimon throws a lazy uppercut
and Lawson counters with a nice uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Budimon.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Budimon.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Budimon.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Budimon.
Lawson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Budimon counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#
Lawson is rocked!
Budimon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lawson is still on wobbly legs! Can Budimon finish him?#T3#
Lawson misses with an uppercut.
Budimon lands an uppercut, right on the button! Lawson tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simon Budimon!
Our winner, Simon Budimon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Trevor Lawson had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: DARE 49: WESSON VS. BOUNTY
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawson. Dunn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dunn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lawson.
Alastair Dunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunn misses with a combination
and Lawson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Lawson.
Dunn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lawson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lawson slips under a jab.
Lawson throws a lazy uppercut
and Dunn counters with a nice uppercut.
Lawson throws the left hand but Dunn avoids the punch easily.
Dunn moves to clinch but Lawson breaks away
and Lawson counters with a nice body shot.
Dunn catches Lawson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dunn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and Lawson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Dunn misses with a looping left.
Lawson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dunn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lawson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dunn finds it's way round the side to connect with Lawson's head.
Dunn misses with a hook. Lawson ducked under it nicely.
Dunn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lawson counters with a nice uppercut.
Lawson throws the left hand but Dunn avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Dunn clinches up against the cage.
Lawson misses with some punches. #BC#
Dunn breaks the clinch.
Lawson looks to score with a jab to the body but Dunn is just out of range.
Dunn's corner calls for a 1-2. Dunn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lawson misses with an uppercut.
Dunn is looking to counter the offense by Lawson and move into the clinch.#T2#
Lawson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunn.
Lawson looks to land a left hand but Dunn moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunn was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawson.
Dunn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dunn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lawson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dunn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lawson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dunn misses with a hook. Lawson ducked under it nicely.
Lawson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dunn's hands.
The fighters circling - Dunn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lawson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lawson just misses with a punch to the body.
Dunn misses with a body shot.
Dunn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lawson momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Lawson.
Dunn tries to clinch but Lawson moves away
and Lawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Lawson looks to land a right hand but Dunn moved out of range.
Dunn wants to clinch but Lawson slips to the side
enabling Lawson to counter with a crisp jab.
Dunn lands with a good body shot.
Dunn is looking to clinch but Lawson is avoiding it.
Dunn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dunn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dunn throws a hook but Lawson avoids it easily.
Lawson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lawson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dunn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dunn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawson throws a poor cross that misses
and Dunn counters with a nice uppercut.
Dunn lunges at Lawson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lawson's hand.
Dunn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lawson.
Lawson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Lawson misses with a hook
and Dunn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dunn looks to land a right hand but Lawson moved out of range.
Some wild striking there from Lawson.
Lawson swats away the attempt to clinch by Dunn.
A slow jab from Lawson misses its intended target.
Dunn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawson.#CL#
Dunn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lawson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Lawson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dunn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Lawson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dunn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL#
Dunn moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alastair Dunn will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Dunn slips under a jab from Lawson.
Lawson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lawson throws a hook but Dunn avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Dunn.
Lawson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dunn lands with an overhand left.
Dunn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dunn misses the shot to the body.
Lawson slips a jab and a cross from Dunn.
Lawson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dunn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dunn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn lands a nice shot to the body.
Lawson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lawson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dunn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawson can do to turn this around?
Lawson moves away from the strike by Dunn.
Lawson connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Dunn is looking to clinch but Lawson is avoiding it.
Lawson throws a shot from downtown. Dunn moves away and avoids it.
Dunn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dunn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dunn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dunn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dunn misses with a straight right.
Dunn blocks a jab.
Dunn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Lawson misses its intended target.
Dunn wants to clinch.
Nice shot by Lawson.
Alastair Dunn is winning the standup battle so far.#T2##CL#
Dunn closes the distance and clinches.
Lawson leaning against his opponent.
A short right from Lawson on the inside. #BC#
Dunn manages to break the clinch.
Lawson works the jab nicely.
Dunn missing with a left hand there. Lawson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lawson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunn misses the jab.
Lawson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dunn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lawson tries to move into range but Dunn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dunn walks into a left hand.
Dunn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
A big right from Dunn misses.
Lawson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lawson slips a jab from Dunn.
Dunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunn misses with a combination
and Lawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dunn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lawson.
Dunn throws a lazy uppercut
and Lawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Lawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dunn.
Dunn tries to clinch but Lawson is having none of it. #TD2#
Lawson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Dunn manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lawson jabs Dunn right on the nose. Dunn blinks but takes it well.#T4#
Dunn clobbers Lawson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawson throws a lazy uppercut
and Dunn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dunn tries to clinch there but Lawson circles away.
Dunn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lawson.
Lawson moves out of range as Dunn strikes.
Dunn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lawson misses with a straight left.
Lawson slips a jab from Dunn.
Dunn throws a right hand that misses
enabling Lawson to counter with a crisp jab.
Dunn swings for the body but Lawson moves out of range.
Dunn defending well as Lawson loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alastair Dunn will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Dunn throws a lazy uppercut
and Lawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dunn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Dunn moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dunn.
Dunn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawson's elbow.
Lawson misses with the head strike.
Dunn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dunn tries a body shot but Lawson blocks it.
Dunn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawson's elbow.
Dunn struggles to land a body shot inside as Lawson controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunn misses with some punches.
Dunn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dunn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dunn lands with a light punch inside.
Lawson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Dunn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lawson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lawson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dunn's efforts to push away.
Dunn tries a body shot but Lawson blocks it.
Dunn lands a nice uppercut.
Dunn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dunn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lawson.
Lawson has a couple of punches blocked by Dunn.
A head punch on the inside from Dunn fails to land.
Dunn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dunn.
Lawson prevents a body shot from Dunn. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Dunn.
A head punch on the inside from Lawson fails to land.
Dunn tries to break the clinch but Lawson is controlling the position.
Lawson throws a punch but it's blocked by Dunn.
Dunn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dunn misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lawson.
Lawson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Dunn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dunn misses with a punch to the body.
Dunn misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Lawson to work.
Dunn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dunn throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawson. #T3#
Dunn throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawson.
Dunn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lawson taking a breather. #BC2#
Lawson manages to break the clinch.
Dunn misses with a right hand
and Lawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dunn misses with an uppercut
and Lawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dunn lands a jab to the head.
Lawson throws out a loose jab but Dunn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawson swinging wildly here.
Lawson throws a series of punches but Dunn moves out of range.
Dunn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dunn scores with a jab to the head.
Lawson misses with a hook
and Dunn counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Lawson throws a right hand that Dunn ducks under and follows up with a left that Dunn also avoids with ease.
Lawson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #ROC#
Lawson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunn cracks Lawson with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alastair Dunn!
Alastair Dunn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DARE : RETRIBUTION
Date: May 09, 2018

#R1#
Berr throws an overhand right that lands on Lawson's shoulder, as Lawson tries to avoid the shot.
Berr throws a looping overhand right but Lawson ducks down to avoid it.
We've been told by Berr's head coaches at Julius Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Berr tries to land a leg kick but Lawson saw it coming and moves away.
Berr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lawson swings widly with a right hand
and Berr counters with an outside leg kick.
Lawson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Berr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lawson if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice cross by Berr.#CUT#
It looks like Trevor Lawson has been cut.
Berr misses the jab.
Lawson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Berr.
Berr looks for the body kick but Lawson saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Berr cracks Lawson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Berr swings for the body but Lawson moves out of range.
Lawson lands with a nice combination. Berr backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawson moves out of range of the leg kick from Berr.#T1#
Lawson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Berr slips a straight right by Lawson.
A cross from Lawson lands.
Lawson looks to land a left hand but Berr moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Berr. Lawson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berr lands a jab to Lawson's midsection.
Lawson throws a poor cross that misses
and Berr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lawson walks into a left hand.
Lawson looks to land a left hand but Berr moved out of range nicely.
Berr throws a push kick but Lawson slaps the foot to one side.
Berr throws out a loose jab but Lawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Berr throws the kick towards the body but Lawson avoids it.
Berr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lawson's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Berr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lawson. #T2#
Lawson misses with a looping right.
Berr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Berr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lawson finds it's way round the side to connect with Berr's head.
Berr tried to score with a low kick but Lawson checks it.
Berr misses with a looping left.
Berr catches Lawson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A left lands for Lawson.
Lawson throws an overhand right that lands on Berr's shoulder, as Berr tries to avoid the shot.
Lawson misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Berr is predictable there
and Lawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Berr wants to land a leg kick but Lawson is out of range.
Berr misses with a left hand
letting Lawson counter with a right hand.
Berr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Berr misses with a body kick. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Berr.
Lawson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Berr throws a front kick aimed at Lawson's knee but Lawson avoids it well.
Berr works the jab nicely.
Berr connects with an inside leg kick.
Berr scores with a punch to the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Berr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Berr lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #ROC#
Lawson is rocked!
Berr measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Lawson! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Bena Berr!
A victorious Bena Berr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ABW 123 McGettigan - Lopez
Date: Apr 19, 2018

#R1#
Experiment lV moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Experiment lV tries to clinch but Lawson moves out of range.
Experiment lV looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A bone on bone clash there as Lawson blocks the leg kick.
Lawson throws a looping overhand right but Experiment lV ducks down to avoid it. #KD2#
Nice combo by Experiment lV! Oh, that's hurt him - Lawson falls to the canvas and Experiment lV follows him into side control. #ROC2#
Lawson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Trevor Lawson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawson is trying to get back to half guard.
Lawson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lawson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Experiment lV missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Experiment lV preventing the sweep.
Experiment lV throwing strikes but missing.
Experiment lV is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Experiment lV's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Lawson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Experiment lV with a nice head shot there.
Experiment lV postures up and lands a big shot to Lawson's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Experiment lV got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lawson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Experiment lV has managed to get both his arms back between Lawson's legs - danger averted.
Experiment lV advances position into side control!
Experiment lV in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Experiment lV trying to control the position but Lawson is working away.
Lawson manages to get back to half guard.
Lawson is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Experiment lV wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lawson keeps working.
Experiment lV scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Experiment lV throwing shots but Lawson is blocking nicely.
Experiment lV lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lawson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Experiment lV's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Experiment lV's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Experiment lV tries to break free.
Experiment lV covering up well under a barage of strikes. #SUB#
Lawson looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Lawson is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #T3#
Experiment lV manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lawson's guard. Nice work there by Experiment lV.
Lawson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Experiment lV trying to keep a closed guard but Lawson is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Experiment lV is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Experiment lV keeping moving, preventing Lawson from controlling successfully. #T4#
Lawson postures up in Experiment lV's guard and throws a big left but Experiment lV blocks it.
Lawson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Experiment lV is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Experiment lV drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Experiment lV jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Lawson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Experiment lV should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lawson has tightened it up now! Experiment lV should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). 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.

Event: ABW 115 Uzo - Distacio Jr
Date: Mar 20, 2018

#R1#
Lawson takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Lawson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lawson lands a jab.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lawson misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie throws a one two combo.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lawson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lawson.
Lawson throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Lawson throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lawson won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lawson to see if he's OK.
Lawson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from Gracie there. #SUB2#
Lawson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1##SUB#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Lawson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lawson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie stands up over Lawson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gracie 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.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lawson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Gracie seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
Lawson gets back to full guard.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lawson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lawson manages to get back to half guard.
Lawson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lawson.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracie passes Lawson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lawson is looking to improve his position.
Gracie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gracie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lawson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lawson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Lawson defends the submission attempt.
Lawson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!#T4#
Lawson is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lawson's guard. Nice work there by Gracie. #SUB2#
Lawson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Lawson wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Lawson keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Lawson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie works over Lawson with some ground and pound from guard.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Lawson is retaining full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Lawson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawson manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Lawson's guard. #SUB#
Gracie 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Royce Gracie 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.
#R2#
Lawson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawson.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Lawson, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Lawson against the cage but Lawson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lawson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie dives in and grabs Lawson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lawson pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
Gracie wants to clinch.
It seemed like Lawson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Lawson tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lawson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Lawson.#SUB2#
Lawson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lawson looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily. #SUB#
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Royce Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Lawson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie looking to control.
Lawson is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lawson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Lawson distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lawson throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie is trying to keep Lawson in close. #SUB#
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Lawson defends easily.
Gracie working a defensive guard but Lawson manages to pass into side control anyway. #T3#
Lawson advances to mount.
Gracie can't escape the position.
Lawson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Lawson raining down shots from the mount!
Lawson looking to finish Gracie with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gracie!#ROC2#
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Lawson postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Gracie bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Lawson and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Lawson!
During a confident post fight interview, Trevor Lawson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: ABW 107 Mumba - Uzo
Date: Feb 20, 2018

#R1#
Opdivo scores with the left hand. Lawson knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#
It looks like Trevor Lawson has been cut.
Opdivo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lawson.
Lawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lawson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Opdivo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lawson takes one on the button.
Lawson slips under a jab.
Lawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Opdivo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Opdivo gets a clinch.
Lawson throws a punch but it's blocked by Opdivo.
Opdivo lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lawson.
Lawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Opdivo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lawson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Opdivo misses with a body punch.
Opdivo misses with a body punch.
Lawson lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Lawson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Opdivo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Opdivo misses with some punches.
Opdivo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Opdivo. #T1#
Opdivo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Opdivo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lawson backwards.
Opdivo misses with a punch to the body.
Opdivo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lawson is leaning against Opdivo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Opdivo swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Opdivo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lawson tries a body shot but Opdivo blocks it.
Lawson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lawson.
A short left from Opdivo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lawson.
Opdivo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Opdivo tries to throw a body punch but Lawson avoids it by throwing Opdivo back against the cage.
Opdivo has a couple of punches blocked by Lawson.
Opdivo misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lawson.
Opdivo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Opdivo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lawson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lawson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Opdivo misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lawson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lawson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lawson.
Opdivo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Opdivo.
Opdivo throws a head punch that misses.
Opdivo lands a hook that snaps the head of Lawson backwards.
Opdivo lands a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Lawson.
Opdivo misses with a body punch.
Lawson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lawson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Opdivo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Opdivo throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Opdivo fails to land.
Opdivo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Opdivo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawson's elbow.
Opdivo cracks Lawson with a nice body shot.
Lawson leaning against his opponent.
Opdivo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lawson lands with a left to the head.
Opdivo struggles to land a body shot inside as Lawson controls his hands.
Lawson lands a hook that snaps the head of Opdivo backwards.
Opdivo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Opdivo misses with some punches.
Opdivo can't find room to land a body shot as Lawson controls the action.
Opdivo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lawsons head.
Opdivo can't find room to land a body shot as Lawson controls the action.
Lawson lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Lawson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Opdivo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lawson slips a straight right by Opdivo.#T4#
Lawson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Opdivo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Lawson.
Lawson ducks under a wild hook from Opdivo.
Opdivo misses with a left hand
and Lawson counters with a nice uppercut.
Lawson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lawson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Opdivo throws a jab but it's blocked by Lawson. #KD#
Opdivo cracks Lawson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Opdivo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lawson to stand back up!#ROC#
Lawson is rocked!
Lawson swings for the body but Opdivo moves out of range.
Lawson is still on wobbly legs! Can Opdivo finish him?
Opdivo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lawson.
Lawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nivolumab Opdivo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Opdivo throws a shot from downtown. Lawson moves away and avoids it.
Opdivo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Opdivo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Opdivo pushes Lawson against the cage. Opdivo is working some dirty boxing. Opdivo pushes off with a quick right hook! Lawson goes down! Lawson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Opdivo moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nivolumab Opdivo!
A relieved looking Nivolumab Opdivo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Angry Birds War 100
Date: Jan 23, 2018

#R1#
Geisler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lawson throws out the jab.
Geisler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lawson circles away quickly and effectively.
Lawson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Geisler doesn't seem bothered though.
Geisler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lawson misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Lawson misses.
Geisler is looking to score with low kicks.
Geisler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Geisler misses with a kick to the body
and Lawson counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Geisler misses.
Nice defenses there by Geisler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson scores with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Lawson misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Geisler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Geisler throws a combination that misses
and Lawson counters with a straight right hand.
Geisler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Geisler moves away from the strike by Lawson. #T1#
Geisler moves out of range of the strikes.
Baron Geisler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawson moves out of range of the body kick.
Geisler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Geisler slips a straight right by Lawson.
Lawson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Geisler throws out the jab.
Lawson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Geisler moves away.
Lawson cracks Geisler with a good jab.
Lawson throws a jab when Geisler was well out of range.
Geisler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lawson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Geisler.
We've been told by Geisler's head coaches at Thomas Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lawson walks into a jab.
Geisler tries to land a front kick but Lawson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lawson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lawson throws a lazy right hand but Geisler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Geisler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lawson lands an overhand right.
Lawson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
Geisler throws a body shot but no joy.
Geisler throws a shot from downtown. Lawson moves away and avoids it.
Geisler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Lawson misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Geisler throws a lazy body kick
and Lawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Geisler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lawson takes a swing at Geisler's ribcage but misses.
Lawson staying out of range there.
Geisler misses with a hook. Lawson ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lawson! But no joy.
Geisler throws a low kick, looking for Lawson's leg but Lawson calmly moves out of range.
Lawson cracks Geisler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Geisler throws a sloppy body shot
and Lawson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lawson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Geisler. #T3#
Lawson misses the shot to the body.
Geisler misses with a wild body shot.
Lawson throws an off balance right hand
and Geisler counters with a leg kick.
Geisler throws a body shot but no joy.
Lawson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Geisler scores with a one two! Lawson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lawson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A low kick from Geisler misses
and Lawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Geisler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lawson's head backwards.
Lawson looks to land a right hand but Geisler moved out of range.
Geisler moves out of range as Lawson strikes.
Geisler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lawsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A leg kick checked by Lawson.
Geisler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lawson.
Lawson throws a hook to the side of Geisler's head but Geisler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Geisler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Geisler is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lawson.
Lawson throws the left hand but Geisler avoids the punch easily.
Geisler throws a sloppy head kick
and Lawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lawson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No joy there for Geisler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Geisler swings widly with a right hand
and Lawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Geisler throws a jab but it's blocked by Lawson.
It seemed like Lawson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Geisler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lawson's calf.
Geisler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lawson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Geisler had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice straight punches there by Lawson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lawson.
A head kick by Geisler misses
and Lawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Lawson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Geisler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor Lawson dominated that round.
That's time! Geisler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A low kick from Geisler misses
and Lawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Geisler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Geisler slips a straight right by Lawson.
Lawson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Geisler tries a head kick but it misses.
Lawson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Lawson.
Lawson cracks Geisler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Geisler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Geisler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Geisler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lawson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Geisler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Geisler tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Geisler lands with a cross.
Geisler throws a jab but it's blocked by Lawson.
Lawson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Geisler might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lawson blocks a low kick nicely.
Geisler throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Geisler misses with a kick to the body
enabling Lawson to counter with a crisp jab.
Trevor Lawson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Geisler throws a poor cross that misses
and Lawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Geisler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lawson throws out a counter right but Geisler avoids it with no problem.
Geisler throws a low kick but Lawson moves out of range easily.
Lawson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Geisler misses with a jab to the body
and Lawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Geisler throws a right hand that misses
and Lawson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Geisler misses with an uppercut.
Geisler looks to score with a jab to the body but Lawson is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Lawson misses. #T2#
Geisler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lawson throws out a loose jab but Geisler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Geisler wants to land a leg kick but Lawson is out of range.
Geisler misses with a head kick.
Lawson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Geisler backs up against the cage. #ROC2#
Geisler is rocked!
Geisler misses with a body shot.
Lawson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lawson connects with a single shot there.
Oh Geisler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lawson ducks under a wild hook from Geisler.
Lawson throws out a counter right but Geisler avoids it with no problem.
Geisler seems to have got his legs back now.
Geisler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Geisler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lawson avoids the body shot from Geisler.
The crowd cheers as Lawson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Geisler doesn't seem phased though.
Lawson misses with a two punch combination.
Geisler throws a body punch but Lawson moves out of range.
Lawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Geisler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Geisler misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Geisler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Geisler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lawson throws a hook but Geisler blocks it.
Lawson misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Geisler misses the target.
Lawson looks to throw the jab but Geisler is out of range.
Geisler misses with a kick to the body
and Lawson counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Lawson misses.
Geisler misses with a kick to the body.
Lawson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A leg kick checked by Lawson.
Geisler throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick from Geisler misses
and Lawson counters with a nice uppercut.
Geisler throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Lawson counter with a right hand.
Lawson misses the jab.
Geisler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Lawson misses with a wild combination.
Geisler scores with a push kick.
Geisler lands with a good body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lawson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Geisler.
Geisler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lawson.
Lawson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lawson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lawson throws a right and a left that Geisler avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Lawson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Geisler slips under a jab.
It looked like Geisler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Geisler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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! Geisler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Lawson swings for the body but Geisler moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Geisler lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lawson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lawson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lawson moves out of range of the leg kick from Geisler.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lawson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Geisler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lawson.
Lawson throws the left hand but Geisler avoids the punch easily.
Lawson swings widly with a right hand
and Geisler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Geisler throws a lazy uppercut
and Lawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Geisler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lawson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson misses with an uppercut. Geisler saw that one coming.
Lawson throws a shot from downtown. Geisler moves away and avoids it.
Lawson punishes Geisler's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawson. Geisler does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Lawson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Geisler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Lawson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Geisler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lawson.
Lawson misses with a hook.
Geisler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lawson throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Lawson misses its intended target.
Lawson misses with a straight left.
Lawson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Geisler.
Geisler lands a leg kick that knocks Lawson off balance momentarily.
Lawson checks a low kick from Geisler.
Lawson throws an overhand right that lands on Geisler's shoulder, as Geisler tries to avoid the shot.
Lawson slips under a jab.
Geisler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawson.
Baron Geisler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Geisler throws a shot from downtown. Lawson moves away and avoids it.
Lawson cracks Geisler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Geisler throws a front kick aimed at Lawson's knee but Lawson avoids it well.
Lawson moves away from the strike by Geisler.
Geisler throws a jab when Lawson was well out of range.
A big left from Lawson misses.
Geisler looks to throw a body kick
letting Lawson counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Geisler looks for the body kick but Lawson saw that one coming.
Geisler pushes Lawson away with a front kick.
Geisler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lawson checks it well.
Geisler tries a head kick but it misses.
Lawson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Geisler.
Geisler pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T3#
Geisler misses with a right hand
and Lawson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lawson blocks a low kick nicely.
Geisler looks for the body kick but Lawson saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lawson! But no joy.
Geisler moves forwards but Lawson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Geisler throws a low kick but Lawson moves out of range easily.
Geisler tries to work over Lawson's front leg with a kick but Lawson checks it.
Lawson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Geisler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lawson with a hook.
Lawson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Geisler misses with an uppercut
and Lawson counters with a two punch combo.
Geisler throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lawson counters with a one-two to the body.
Geisler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawson throws the left hand but Geisler avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Geisler blocks a jab.
Geisler misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawson. Geisler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Geisler throws a head kick that misses
and Lawson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Geisler digs a good body shot into Lawson's ribs.
A head kick by Geisler misses
and Lawson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Geisler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lawson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lawson! But no joy.
Lawson misses with an uppercut. Geisler saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lawson.
Lawson throws an overhand right that lands on Geisler's shoulder, as Geisler tries to avoid the shot.
Geisler misses with the body kick
and Lawson counters with a straight right hand.
Lawson lands with a nice body punch.
Trevor Lawson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Geisler takes a jab right on the kisser.

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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

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.

Event: ABW 91
Date: Dec 21, 2017

#R1#
Lawson misses with a hook.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Lawson moves out of range.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Lawson moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Lawson.
Uesugi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lawson sets himself, and Uesugi steps forward looking for the clinch! Lawson avoids it this time.
A jab from Uesugi misses.
Lawson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circling - Lawson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Uesugi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawson.
Lawson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uesugi wants to clinch up but Lawson keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson looks to throw the jab but Uesugi is out of range.
A jab from Uesugi misses.
Lawson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Uesugi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lawson counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Lawson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Uesugi throws a big shot that misses.
Uesugi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Uesugi misses the shot to the body.
Uesugi just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Uesugi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Lawson moves out of range.
Uesugi moves to clinch but Lawson breaks away
and Uesugi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Uesugi.
Uesugi throws a right hand that misses
and Lawson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uesugi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lawson counters with a nice uppercut.
Uesugi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uesugi misses with a hook
and Lawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Uesugi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lawson rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uesugi works Lawson's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Uesugi misses the target.
Uesugi throws a hook but Lawson blocks it.
Lawson throwing a counter right hand but Uesugi manages to avoid it.
Uesugi defending well as Lawson loads up on a big left hand.
Lawson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Uesugi takes a swing at Lawson's ribcage but misses.
Lawson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Uesugi.
Lawson misses with a hook.
Lawson throws an overhand right that lands on Uesugi's shoulder, as Uesugi tries to avoid the shot.
Uesugi cracks Lawson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Uesugi lands with a nice body punch.
Uesugi moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uesugi. Lawson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch lands to the side of Lawson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Uesugi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Lawson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lawson defending well as Uesugi loads up on a big left hand.
Lawson misses with a looping left.
Uesugi missing with a left hand there. Lawson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lawson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Uesugi misses the body punch
and Lawson counters with a nice uppercut.
Lawson misses with a hook. Uesugi ducked under it nicely.
Uesugi tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lawson misses with an uppercut
letting Uesugi counter with a right hand.
Uesugi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uesugi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lawson.
Lawson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uesugi.
Lawson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Lawson misses its intended target.
Uesugi lunges at Lawson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lawson's hand.
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Lawson.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut
enabling Lawson to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Lawson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Uesugi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawson moves away from the strike by Uesugi.
Uesugi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good shot there by Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a body punch
enabling Lawson to counter with a crisp jab.
Uesugi ducks under a wild hook from Lawson.
Lawson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lawson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uesugi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Uesugi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lawson lands with an overhand left.
Uesugi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body punch from Uesugi.
Lawson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lawson missing with a left hand there. Uesugi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uesugi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lawson throws a right hand that misses
and Uesugi counters with a left to the body.
Uesugi staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kagekatsu Uesugi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Uesugi lands a nice shot to the body.
Uesugi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lawson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Uesugi momentarily.
Lawson misses the jab.
Lawson throws a right hand that misses
and Uesugi counters with a right hand to the body.
Kagekatsu Uesugi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lawson swings for the body but Uesugi moves out of range.
Lawson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Uesugi takes a swing at Lawson's ribcage but misses.
Lawson walks into a stiff left hand from Uesugi.
Uesugi swings for the body but Lawson moves out of range.
Uesugi swings for the body but Lawson moves out of range.
Uesugi misses with a lunging right hand
and Uesugi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Uesugi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Uesugi clinches with his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Uesugi.
Uesugi tries to throw a body punch but Lawson avoids it by throwing Uesugi back against the cage. #T1#
Lawson taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Lawson fails to land.
Uesugi is working Lawson over against the cage.
Uesugi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lawson.
Uesugi gets through Lawson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Uesugi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#
Lawson is rocked!
Lawson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Lawson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uesugi pushes Lawson against the cage. Uesugi is working some dirty boxing. Uesugi pushes off with a quick right hook! Lawson goes down! Lawson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Uesugi moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kagekatsu Uesugi!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kagekatsu Uesugi thanked Vikai Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: Steel Penn - ICON VII
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
Blackblood wants to clinch but Lawson slips to the side
and Lawson counters with a straight right hand.
Blackblood connects with a solid leg kick.
Blackblood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lawson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Blackblood takes a swing at Lawson's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Lawson. Those never looked like landing.
Blackblood's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lawson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blackblood scrambles back to his feet.
Blackblood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawson.
Lawson slips a straight right by Blackblood.
Blackblood looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blackblood throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lawson! But no joy.#CL#
Blackblood gets a clinch.
Blackblood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lawson lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackblood tries a body shot but Lawson blocks it.
Blackblood working aggressively here.
Blackblood pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Blackblood is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lawson is defending well.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Lawson fails to land.
Lawson is struggling to control the position.
Lawson lands with a short shot to the head.
Lawson managing to block the knees to the body from Blackblood.
Lawson scores with a shoulder strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lawson.
Lawson tries to break the clinch but Blackblood is controlling the position.
Blackblood comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Blackblood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blackblood creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Blackblood throws an elbow that misses.
Lawson blocks the elbow strike.
Lawson blocks the elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Lawson.
Lawson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Mace Blackblood has been cut.#T2#
Blackblood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blackblood tries a body shot but Lawson blocks it.
Blackblood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blackblood lands an elbow inside that Lawson shrugs off. #CUT#
It looks like Trevor Lawson has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawson blocks an uppercut.
Lawson throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackblood.
Blackblood throws an elbow that misses.
Lawson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blackblood working aggressively here.
Blackblood has a couple of punches blocked by Lawson.
Lawson blocking some punches.
Lawson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blackblood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lawson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lawson.
Blackblood blocks an uppercut.
Blackblood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawson's elbow. #T3#
Lawson blocks the elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Blackblood.
Lawson working aggressively here.
Blackblood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lawson.
A short left from Lawson.
Blackblood misses with the head strike.
Lawson misses with some punches.
Blackblood working aggressively here.
A short left from Lawson.
Blackblood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blackblood swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackblood has a couple of punches blocked by Lawson.
Blackblood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lawson backwards.
Lawson blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Blackblood lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lawson working aggressively here.
Blackblood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blackblood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blackblood throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Blackblood has Lawson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lawson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lawson is pressed up against the cage. Blackblood 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mace Blackblood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lawson.
Blackblood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lawson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Lawson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blackblood doesn't seem phased though.
Blackblood staying out of range there.
Blackblood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lawson.
Lawson throws out a loose jab but Blackblood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawson lands a really nice looking cross but Blackblood seems unphased.
Blackblood throws a body shot but no joy.
Blackblood moves forwards but Lawson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mace Blackblood will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
#R2#
Blackblood misses with a hook
and Blackblood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lawson scores with a decent looking hook.
Lawson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blackblood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blackblood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lawson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lawson misses with a straight right.
Blackblood misses with a takedown
and Lawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lawson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blackblood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blackblood slips a jab from Lawson.
Blackblood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lawson misses with a straight left.
Trevor Lawson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson throws the left hand but Blackblood avoids the punch easily.
Blackblood takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blackblood motions for Lawson to come forward. Blackblood throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lawson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Lawson misses the target.
Blackblood is looking to counter punch.
Blackblood attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Blackblood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Blackblood pushes Lawson up against the cage in a clinch.
Blackblood lands with a left to the head.
Blackblood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lawson backwards.
Lawson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mace Blackblood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice left hand lands by Blackblood.
Blackblood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lawson misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Blackblood.
Lawson throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackblood.
Blackblood lands an elbow inside that Lawson shrugs off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blackblood.
Blackblood lands a nice knee to the body.
Blackblood has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lawson after a bit of a struggle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blackblood.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lawson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blackblood throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Blackblood misses with an elbow strike.
Lawson misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Lawson fails to land.
Blackblood tries to work over Lawson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lawson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lawson blocks an uppercut.
Lawson has a couple of punches blocked by Blackblood.
Blackblood misses with a punch on the inside.
Blackblood misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blackblood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Blackblood fails to land.
Blackblood lands a nice elbow. #T3#
Blackblood lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blackblood prevents a body shot from Lawson.
Lawson avoids a wild elbow strike from Blackblood.
Lawson has a couple of punches blocked by Blackblood.
Blackblood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lawson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lawson throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackblood. #BC2#
Lawson manages to break the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Lawson there.
Blackblood looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blackblood misses with a hook. Lawson ducked under it nicely.
Blackblood wants to clinch up but Lawson keeps it at a distance.
Lawson misses with an uppercut. Blackblood saw that one coming.
Blackblood misses with a body shot.
Lawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blackblood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lawson counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Lawson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blackblood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lawson scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#
That has opened up Trevor Lawson's cut even more.
Blackblood loads up on a big right hand but Lawson slips the punch.
Blackblood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blackblood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mace Blackblood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackblood misses with a hook to the body
and Lawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blackblood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawson.#CL#
Blackblood has closed the distance and engaged Lawson in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blackblood.
Blackblood wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mace Blackblood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawson blocks an uppercut.
Lawson lands a shoulder strike.
Blackblood misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Lawson on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blackblood.
Lawson tries to break free but Blackblood pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Trevor Lawson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Lawson looks to land a right hand but Blackblood moved out of range.
Lawson is looking to clinch.
Lawson throws a looping overhand right but Blackblood ducks down to avoid it.
Blackblood misses with a hook.
Lawson takes one to the chin there.
Lawson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackblood throws out the jab.
Blackblood slips a jab from Lawson.
Blackblood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blackblood misses the body punch
letting Lawson counter with a right hand.
Blackblood cracks Lawson with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson wants to clinch up but Blackblood keeps it at a distance.
Blackblood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lawson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackblood.
Lawson takes one to the chin there.
Blackblood throws the left hand but Lawson avoids the punch easily.
Lawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Blackblood scores with a sloppy right hand. Lawson should have avoided that one.
Lawson throws a hook but Blackblood blocks it.
Blackblood is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lawson.
A jab from Lawson misses.
Lawson wants to clinch.
Blackblood just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawson tries to move into range but Blackblood moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lawson works the jab nicely.
Blackblood tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lawson scores with a jab.
Blackblood throws a jab when Lawson was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lawson.
A big right from Lawson misses. #T2#
Lawson slips under a jab from Blackblood.
Blackblood misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Lawson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lawson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackblood shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lawson eats them both and turns towards Blackblood to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#
Lawson is rocked!
A big right from Lawson misses.
Lawson is still on wobbly legs! Can Blackblood finish him?
Lawson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blackblood cracks Lawson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Lawson falls backwards against the cage. Blackblood follows up with more strikes that drop Lawson to his knees. Blackblood keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Lawson! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mace Blackblood!
Mace Blackblood is the new middleweight champion!
Mace Blackblood thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Steel Penn - ICON V
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
A left and a right from Tapaus both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Trevor Lawson has been cut.
Tapaus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lawson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tapaus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lawson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tapaus throws a hook but Lawson avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tapaus.
Lawson throws out a loose jab but Tapaus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tapaus just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tapaus just misses with a punch to the body.
Tapaus misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapaus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tapaus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tapaus misses with a takedown attempt - Lawson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Lawson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tapaus.#T1##CL2#
Tapaus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lawson, pushing him back against the cage.
Tapaus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tapaus swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawson misses with a punch on the inside.
Tapaus scores with a shot to the side of Lawson's head.
Tapaus misses with a hook from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Lawson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tapaus scores with a hook.
Tapaus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lawson counters with a straight right hand.
Tapaus lands a body shot. #T2#
Tapaus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lawson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lawson lands a jab.
Tapaus staying out of range there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lawson throws a hook but Tapaus avoids it easily.
Tapaus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Lawson misses.
Sloppy strikes from Tapaus. Those never looked like landing.
Lawson scores with a jab to the head.
Lawson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Tapaus clinches up with Lawson and pushes him back against the cage.
Tapaus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tapaus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lawson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tapaus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tapaus lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Tapaus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lawson has Tapaus pushed against the cage.
Lawson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tapaus has a couple of punches blocked by Lawson.
Lawson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tapaus backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tapaus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Lawson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lawson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tapaus looks to land a right hand but Lawson moved out of range.
Lawson walks into a jab.
Donk. Tapaus catches Lawson right on the button with a cross.
Lawson throws a body punch but Tapaus moves out of range. #T4#
Lawson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Tapaus to counter with a crisp jab.
Lawson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tapaus throws a lazy uppercut
and Lawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Tapaus is rocked!
Lawson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tapaus doesn't seem bothered though.
Tapaus is still on wobbly legs! Can Lawson finish him?
Keijo Tapaus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawson throws a monster overhand right that drops Tapaus! Lawson follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Lawson!
Our winner, Trevor Lawson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Steel Penn - ICON III
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
Sestius lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#
It looks like Trevor Lawson has been cut.
Lawson throws out a loose jab but Sestius uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Sestius misses
and Lawson counters with a left to the body.
Lawson's corner calls for a 1-2. Lawson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lawson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sestius.
Sestius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lawson to score with a decent uppercut.
Sestius scores with a kick to the body.
Trevor Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sestius misses with a looping right.
Lawson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sestius.
Lawson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sestius moves away.
Sestius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lawson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lawson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Sestius pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sestius throws a head kick that misses
and Lawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lawson wants to clinch up but Sestius keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Sestius misses the target.
Sestius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lawson throws out a loose jab but Sestius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab by Lawson.
Lawson throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sestius misses with a body punch.
Lawson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lawson swings wildly with an uppercut but Sestius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sestius misses with an elbow over the top.#T2#
Lawson throws a head punch that misses.
Sestius lands a nice elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Sestius.
Lawson takes an elbow to the temple.
Sestius blocks a body shot from Lawson.
Lawson takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawson blocks the elbow strike.
Lawson misses with a punch on the inside.
Sestius misses with an elbow strike.
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.
Sestius lands a body shot. #BC2#
Lawson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Sestius tries a low kick but Lawson avoids it.#CL2#
Lawson darts in and clinches Sestius up against the cage.
Lawson is trying to break the clinch but Sestius has him pressed against the cage.
Sestius blocks a body shot from Lawson.
Lawson misses with the head strike.
Sestius lands an elbow that stopped Lawson in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
That has opened up Trevor Lawson's cut even more.
Lawson has had enough of the clinch but Sestius keeps him there for the moment.
Sestius lands a good knee to the midsection. Lawson won't want to take too many of those.
Lawson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sestiuss head.
Lawson lands an uppercut.
Lawson has a couple of punches blocked by Sestius.
Lawson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sestius throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Sestius. #BC#
Sestius manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Sestius scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sestius moves away from the strike by Lawson.
As Lawson looks to move away, Sestius throws a big counter combo but Lawson just gets out of the way.
Lawson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lawson lands with an overhand left.
A jab from Lawson finds it's way through Sestius's defenses.
Sestius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lawson.
It looked like Sestius was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lawson.
Lawson blocks a head kick by Sestius.
Lawson throws a right hand that Sestius ducks under and follows up with a left that Sestius also avoids with ease.
Lawson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sestius.
Sestius slips a jab from Lawson.
Sestius thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lawson misses with an uppercut.
Sestius was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor Lawson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trevor Lawson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Sestius takes a swing at Lawson's ribcage but misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sestius - that will leave a mark!
Lawson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sestius is looking to clinch but Lawson is avoiding it.
Lawson throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Sestius counters with a crisp one two that drops Lawson! Sestius thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lawson to his feet! Lawson is in big trouble!
Sestius on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Lawson blocks the leg kick.
Sestius ducks under a wild hook from Lawson.
Sestius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lawson.
Sestius tried to counter with a leg kick but Lawson avoided it.
Lawson looks to throw the jab but Sestius is out of range.
Lawson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sestius.
Sestius appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Sestius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sestius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Sestius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lawson looks to land a right hand but Sestius moved out of range.
Sestius fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Sestius.
Sestius tries to land a body kick
and Lawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sestius slips a straight right by Lawson.
Lawson swings widly with a right hand
and Sestius counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lawson's knee momentarily.
Lawson throws a hook but Sestius avoids it easily.
Sestius throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Lawson misses. #T2#
Sestius throws a body kick that misses.
Lawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lawson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sestius.
Lawson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sestius scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sestius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lawson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lawson throws a combination that misses
and Sestius counters with an outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sestius throws a front kick aimed at Lawson's knee but Lawson avoids it well.
Lawson misses with a wild body shot.
Lawson throws a jab when Sestius was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Sestius misses the target.
Sestius misses with a low kick.
Sestius misses with a low kick as Lawson jumps back.
Lawson throws out a powerful jab.#T3#
Lawson thuds his right hand into Sestius's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lawson checks a leg kick.
Sestius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lawson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sestius manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sestius moves out of range as Lawson strikes.
Sestius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lawson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sestius just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawson throws a looping overhand right but Sestius ducks down to avoid it.
Sestius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sestius has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sestius there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#
Sestius is rocked!#T4#
Lawson fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Sestius square on the jaw! Damn, Sestius is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trevor Lawson!
After winning the bout, Trevor Lawson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Steel Penn - ICON I
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Santos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lawson misses the jab.
Santos tries to bum rush Lawson with a series of wild strikes but Lawson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lawson throws a series of strikes that have Santos backpedaling.
Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Lawson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been told by Lawson's head coaches at IC&E Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lawson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab lands there for Lawson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santos. Lawson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lawsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lawson thuds a left hand into Santos's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawson throws a looping overhand right but Santos ducks down to avoid it.
Santos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Lawson instigates a clinch. #T1##BC#
Lawson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santos circles away quickly and effectively.
Santos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lawson throws a series of strikes that have Santos backpedaling.
Santos slips under a jab.
Lawson lands with a cross. #ROC#
Santos is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Lawson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santos.
Santos throws a nice looking combination but Lawson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lawson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santos slips a jab from Lawson.
Santos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lawson with a body shot.
Lawson misses with a hook. Santos ducked under it nicely.
As Lawson backs off Santos throws a huge counter combo but Lawson manages to avoid it all.
Lawson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Santos counters with a series of strikes. Lawson will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Lawson.
Lawson lands with a short shot to the head.
Santos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Lawson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lawson slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
Santos throws a series of punches but Lawson avoids them all with ease.
Santos moves forwards but Lawson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Lawson finish him?#CUT#
It looks like Marlon Santos has been cut.
Santos misses with a right hand
and Lawson counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trevor Lawson!
A victorious Trevor Lawson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Last Hoorah
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Sestius moves away from the strike by Lawson.
Lawson with a hook.#CL2#
Sestius closes the distance and pushes Lawson back into the cage.
Lawson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sestius looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lawson blocks the elbow strike.
Sestius creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lawson misses with a punch to the body.
Sestius blocking some punches.
Sestius tries to throw a body punch but Lawson avoids it by throwing Sestius back against the cage.
Lawson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sestius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sestius taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lawson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sestius misses with an elbow strike.
Sestius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sestius blocking some punches. #BC2#
Sestius breaks the clinch. #T1#
Lawson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#
It looks like Trevor Lawson has been cut.
Sestius finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lawson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lawson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Sestius misses.
Lawson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lawson throws a lazy right hand but Sestius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lawson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sestius is just out of range.
Sestius doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Lawson instigates a clinch.
Lawson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sestius is keeping busy.
Sestius creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lawson throws a punch but it's blocked by Sestius.
Lawson is looking to break free of the clinch but Sestius has double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sestius takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lawson avoids the elbow strike from Sestius, against the cage. #T2#
Sestius lands an elbow just above Lawson 's eye.
Sestius misses with an elbow strike.
Sestius lands a damaging elbow.
Sestius lands an elbow inside that Lawson shrugs off. #BC2#
Sestius breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawson misses with a hook.
Lawson misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sestius under the eye.
Lawson tries to close the distance and clinch but Sestius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lawson connects with a looping right hand.
Lawson misses with a hook. Sestius ducked under it nicely.
Sestius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lawson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Sestius gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sestius stalling the fight.
Sestius throws an elbow but it misses. #T3#
Sestius lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lawson has a couple of punches blocked by Sestius.
Lawson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lawson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sestius throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sestius lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
Trevor Lawson's cut is getting worse.
Sestius is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lawson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sestius misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
Sestius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Lawson does it's job there.
Lawson ducks under a wild hook from Sestius.
A big right from Lawson misses.
Sestius tries a quick counter leg kick but Lawson is wise to it.
Lawson looks to land a left hand but Sestius moved out of range nicely.
Sestius appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Trevor Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Sestius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lawson.
Sestius throws a lazy head kick
and Lawson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sestius dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lawson. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sestius throws a leg kick but Lawson checks it.
Lawson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lawson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sestius tries to clinch but Lawson is having none of it.
Lawson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sestius counters with a body kick.
Sestius misses with a kick to the body
and Lawson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sestius takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lawson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sestius momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Trevor Lawson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trevor Lawson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sestius walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lawson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Sestius misses.
Lawson throws a hook but Sestius blocks it.
Lawson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lawson throws a hook but Sestius avoids it easily.
Sestius only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sestius throws a leg kick that misses.
Sestius throws the kick towards the body but Lawson avoids it.
Lawson throws a body punch but Sestius moves out of range.
Lawson checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sestius throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lawson misses with an uppercut. Sestius saw that one coming.
Trevor Lawson is winning the standup battle so far.
Lawson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lawson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sestius.#T1#
Sestius just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sestius appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sestius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lawson throws out the jab.
Sestius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sestius looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lawson misses with a hook. Sestius ducked under it nicely.
Lawson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sestius throws a fast counter high kick but Lawson manages to duck under it in time.
Sestius swinging wildly here.
Sestius looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sestius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawson.
Sestius thinks about the counter body kick.
Lawson dips to his left and cracks Sestius with an uppercut!
Sestius dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lawson. That did some damage!
Lawson loads up on a big right hand but Sestius slips the punch.#T2#
Lawson misses with a straight right.
Sestius appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sestius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lawson is looking to counter punch.
Lawson misses with a looping right.
Sestius is looking to score with low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Lawson.
Sestius tries to close the distance and clinch but Lawson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lawson misses with an uppercut
and Sestius counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sestius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd cheers as Lawson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sestius doesn't seem phased though.
Sestius staying out of range there.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Sestius has knocked Lawson down with a huge combo! Sestius steps away and waves a wobbly Lawson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#T3#
Sestius tried to score with a low kick but Lawson checks it.
Lawson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sestius. Sestius obviously looking to wear him down.
Lawson wants to clinch.
Sestius misses with a leg kick.
Lawson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jab, jab by Sestius - just one landing. #ROC2#
Lawson is rocked!#CUT2#
Trevor Lawson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lawson bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Sestius comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Lawson falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Lawson was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Publius Sestius!
A victorious Publius Sestius thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SP ICON: Break Stuff
Date: Jul 22, 2017

#R1#
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. #CL2#
Lawson gets a clinch. #BC2#
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. #CL2#
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. #T1##BC2#
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.#T2#
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. #TD#
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. #T3##SUB#
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. #ES2#
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. #T4#
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. #CL2#
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!
#R2##TD#
Chester dives in and scores a takedown into Lawson's guard.
Chester wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving. #ES2#
Lawson scrambles and gets back to his feet. #CL2#
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.#T1#
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. #BC2#
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.#CL2#
Lawson darts in and clinches Chester up against the cage.#BC2#
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. #T2#
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. #TD#
Chester is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lawson's half guard.#ES2#
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. #T3#
Lawson scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
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.#CL2#
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. #T4#
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!
#R3#
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.#T1#
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. #CL2#
Lawson closes the distance and pushes Chester back into the cage.
Lawson lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
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.#CL2#
Lawson rushes Chester and presses him up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Lawson. #T2#
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.#BC2#
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. #CL2#
Lawson instigates a clinch. #BC2#
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.#T3#
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.#CL2#
Lawson clinches up with Chester and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Lawson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Lawson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Lawson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
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.#CL2#
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.

Event: SP ICON: Happy Birthday Chael
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Lawson throws a hook but Gariniho avoids it easily.
Lawson throws a hook to the side of Gariniho's head but Gariniho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gariniho looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice uppercut lands for Lawson. That snapped Gariniho's head back.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gariniho.
Lawson misses with a double jab
and Gariniho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gariniho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gariniho on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gariniho defending well as Lawson loads up on a big left hand.
Lawson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lawson lands a really nice looking cross but Gariniho seems unphased.
A punch lands to the side of Lawson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Lawson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL2#
Lawson rushes Gariniho and presses him up against the cage.
Gariniho throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawson.
Gariniho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lawson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Gariniho.
Lawson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gariniho.
Lawson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gariniho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lawson is stalling here.
Lawson working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Lawson.
Lawson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gariniho stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lawson misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Gariniho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Lawson misses.
Gariniho misses with a hook
and Lawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lawson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Lawson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gariniho looks to throw the jab but Lawson is out of range.
Gariniho slips a jab from Lawson.
Gariniho throws out a loose jab but Lawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gariniho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lawson. #T2#
A slow jab from Gariniho misses its intended target.
Lawson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lawson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lawson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gariniho throws a leg kick but Lawson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lawson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lawson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Gariniho to counter with a crisp jab.
Gariniho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lawson misses with a straight right.
Gariniho moves forwards but Lawson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lawson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gariniho checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lawson missing with a left hand there. Gariniho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gariniho swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gariniho slips a jab from Lawson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gariniho.
Gariniho seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gariniho ducks under a wild hook from Lawson.
Nice uppercut lands for Lawson. That snapped Gariniho's head back. #T3#
Lawson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gariniho.
Lawson misses with a few strikes there.
Lawson takes a swing at Gariniho's ribcage but misses.
Gariniho is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL2#
Lawson has Gariniho up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Gariniho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lawson tries to clinch up but Gariniho circles away and keeps his distance.
Lawson tries to clinch but Gariniho is having none of it.
Lawson thuds his right hand into Gariniho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lawson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gariniho. Gariniho obviously looking to wear him down.
Gariniho throws a leg kick that misses.
Gariniho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gariniho lands a right hook to the body.
Lawson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gariniho.
Gariniho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lawson.
Gariniho scores with a nice strike.#CUT#
It looks like Trevor Lawson has been cut.
Nice shot by Gariniho.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawson blocks the body kick.
Lawson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lawson misses with an uppercut.
Lawson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gariniho is out of range and Lawson settles back down.
Lawson misses with a straight left.
Lawson lands a nice shot that snaps Gariniho's head back.
Gariniho feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lawsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gariniho.
Gariniho throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lawson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gariniho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lawson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gariniho's head.
Lawson takes a swing at Gariniho's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawson throws a series of punches but Gariniho avoids them all with ease.
Lawson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gariniho is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gariniho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gariniho moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Neyman Gariniho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trevor Lawson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Lawson got wobbled bad by a big combination! Gariniho presses forward with punches and knees until Lawson stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Lawson closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neyman Gariniho!

Event: SP ICON: HILO'S FINEST
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Intiaani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lawson.
Intiaani looks to throw a body kick
and Lawson counters with a left and a right that stings Intiaani.
Intiaani lands with an uppercut that bounces Lawson off the cage and back into range.
Lawson doesn't manage to clinch there - Intiaani circles away.
Lawson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lawson misses with a hook
and Intiaani counters with a left and a right that stings Lawson.
Intiaani feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lawsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lawson just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawson misses with an uppercut. Intiaani saw that one coming.
Lawson misses with a double jab
and Intiaani counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Lawson is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Trevor Lawson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Intiaani drops Lawson with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Lawson! Intiaani dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinku Intiaani!
Vinku Intiaani bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: SP ICON: Lofmark vs Ryan II
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Lawson lands with a nice body punch.
Lawson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dangle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lawson.
Dangle takes a swing at Lawson's ribcage but misses.
Lawson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dangle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dangle appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lawson scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Lawson misses. #KD2#
Lawson lands a big uppercut and Dangle crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dangle looks OK. Lawson waves Dangle back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lawson throws a jab but it's blocked by Dangle.
Dangle wants to clinch up but Lawson keeps it at a distance.
Lawson lands a glancing blow to the side of Dangle's head.
Dangle tries to clinch but Lawson moves out of range.
Dangle tries to clinch there but Lawson circles away.
Lawson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#ROC2#
Dangle is rocked!
Lawson's coach down at Puter Kepala's was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lawson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dangle misses with a double jab
and Lawson counters with a big right hand! Oh Dangle is in trouble here! Lawson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Lawson!
Trevor Lawson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SP ICON: The Aftermath
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Lawson just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Markberg shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Markberg takes one on the button.
Markberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Lawson sprawls well. He's pushed Markberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lawson throws an off balance right hand
and Markberg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Markberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lawson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lawson misses with a two punch combination.
Markberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Markberg walks into a straight right hand from Lawson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawson throws a right hand that misses
and Lawson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lawson connects with a nice looking jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Markberg or perhaps it was just good defense by Lawson, which made it look bad. #T1#
Lawson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lawson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Trevor Lawson has been cut.
Lawson throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Lawson has managed to clinch.
Markberg tries to work over Lawson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lawson struggles to land a body shot inside as Markberg controls his hands.
Lawson throws a punch but it's blocked by Markberg.
Lawson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lawson misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Markberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lawson misses the shot to the body.
Lawson throws a hook but Markberg avoids it easily.
Markberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lawson misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Markberg moves into the clinch.
Markberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Markberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lawson backwards.
Lawson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Markberg is defending well for now.
Markberg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Lawson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Markbergs head.
Lawson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Markberg is keeping busy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Markberg as Lawson tries to tie him up.
A right hook to the body lands for Lawson.
Markberg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markberg gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC#
Lawson is rocked!
Markberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lawson is still on wobbly legs! Can Markberg finish him?
Markberg blocks an uppercut.
Markberg missing with knees to the body.
Markberg is leaning against Lawson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lawson seems to have recovered his senses.
Lawson looks winded!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Markberg.
Markberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Markberg unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Lawson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Markberg is unloading with more strikes now! Lawson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wally Markberg!
Our winner, Wally Markberg, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SP ICON: Wasted Talent
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Madwell tries to clinch there but Lawson circles away. #CL#
Madwell closes the distance and pushes Lawson back into the cage.
Madwell prevents a body shot from Lawson.
The referee is keeping an eye on Madwell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #BC#
Madwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Madwell tries to clinch but Lawson moves out of range.
Max Madwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Madwell closes the distance and clinches.
Madwell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lawson backwards.
Lawson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lawson looking to slow down the pace here.
Madwell tries to pull guard but Lawson holds him up against the cage and eventually Madwell drops back down to his feet.
Madwell misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madwell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lawsons head. #CUT#
It looks like Trevor Lawson has been cut.
Madwell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lawson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lawson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Madwell backwards.
Madwell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lawson is defending well for now.
Lawson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Madwell is defending well for now.
Madwell blocking some punches. #T1#
Madwell wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Madwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawson can't find room to land a body shot as Madwell controls the action.
Lawson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Madwell blocks a body shot from Lawson.
Madwell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lawson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lawson.
Lawson has a couple of punches blocked by Madwell.
We've been hearing reports that Madwell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lawson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lawson tries a body shot but Madwell blocks it.
Lawson misses with the head strike.
Lawson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Madwell tries to score a body lock takedown but Lawson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lawson misses with a body punch.
Lawson is working Madwell over against the cage.
Lawson tries to work over Madwell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lawson lands a right hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Madwell - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Madwell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T2#
Lawson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Madwell is defending well for now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Madwell.
Madwell looking to slow down the pace here.
Madwell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lawson walks away with a smile on his face. Madwell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lawson throws the left hand but Madwell avoids the punch easily.
Nice body kick there by Madwell.#CL#
Madwell rushes Lawson and presses him up against the cage.
Lawson stops a takedown attempt from Madwell.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lawson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lawson lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Madwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Madwell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Madwell misses with a looping right.
Nice sprawl there from Lawson as Madwell shoots in.#KD2#
Lawson lands a left and a right that send Madwell crashing to the mat, dazed. Lawson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Madwell is rocked!
Lawson looks to throw the jab but Madwell is out of range.
Oh Madwell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Madwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Madwell is breathing heavily.#T3#
Lawson cracks Madwell on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Madwell falls backwards against the cage. Lawson follows up with more strikes that drop Madwell to his knees. Lawson keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Madwell! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Lawson!
Our winner, Trevor Lawson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SP ICON: Back to Reality
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Derby misses the jab.#CL2#
Lawson closes the distance and pushes Derby back into the cage.
Lawson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Derby backwards.
A short left from Lawson.
Lawson's coach down at mickeyharts the greatest was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lawson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Derby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Derby prevents a body shot from Lawson.
Lawson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Derby's elbow.
Derby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#
It looks like Joe Derby has been cut.
Lawson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lawson can't find room to land a body shot as Derby controls the action.
Lawson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Derby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Derby tries to circle away but Lawson has him pinned against the cage.
Lawson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lawson blocking some punches.
Lawson lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Lawson stalls.
Derby tries to break free but Lawson pushes him back against the cage.
Lawson lands a body shot.
Lawson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lawson struggles to land a body shot inside as Derby controls his hands.
Derby is trying to stall.
Lawson pushes Derby back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Derby misses with the head strike.
Lawson can't find room to land a body shot as Derby controls the action.
Lawson tries to throw a body punch but Derby avoids it by throwing Lawson back against the cage.
Derby trying to stall but Lawson improves his position.
Derby has a couple of punches blocked by Lawson. #T2#
Lawson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lawson lands with a left to the head.
Derby misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Derby.
A right hook to the body lands for Lawson.
Lawson is stalling here.
Derby misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lawson.
Derby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lawson lands with a left to the head.
Derby is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lawson is keeping busy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lawson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Derby's brow.
Lawson misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Derby slows down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lawson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Derby backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Lawson fails to land.
Lawson lands a body punch.
Derby is looking to control Lawson's arms but Lawson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Derby has his back to the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Derby.
Derby scores with a nice hook to the head.
Derby stalls.
Derby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lawson throws a punch but it's blocked by Derby.
A left hand lands to the body for Derby.
Lawson slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
Derby can't break the clinch.
Derby misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lawson tries a body shot but Derby blocks it.
Derby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Derby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Derby blocks a body shot from Lawson.
Derby's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lawson is leaning against Derby and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lawson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Derby's elbow.
Lawson lands a right hand.
Lawson stalls.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawson pushes Derby back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lawson tries a body shot but Derby blocks it.
Lawson has a couple of punches blocked by Derby.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor Lawson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Derby's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Lawson throws a lazy uppercut
and Derby counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Trevor Lawson has been cut.
Derby bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lawson's head backwards.
Nice shot by Lawson.
Lawson throws a jab but it's blocked by Derby.
Lawson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Derby throws out the jab.
Lawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lawson throws a lazy right hand but Derby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Derby throws a hook but Lawson blocks it.
Lawson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Derby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Derby is looking to counter punch.
Lawson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Derby misses with an uppercut
and Lawson counters with a nice uppercut.
Derby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lawson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Trevor Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Derby counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Derby pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Lawson throws a leg kick but Derby sees it coming and moves out of range.
Derby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lawson.
Derby throws a hook but Lawson avoids it easily.
Lawson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Derby finds it's target.
Lawson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lawson finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Derby's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Lawson falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Derby!

Event: ROTR Semi Finals - 265lbs
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
A combination from Pauley does no damage.
Lawson's coach down at mickeyharts the greatest was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lawson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pauley takes a swing at Lawson's ribcage but misses.
Pauley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pauley half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pauley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lawson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pauley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pauley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lawson lands with an uppercut that bounces Pauley off the cage and back into range.
Lawson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Lawson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pauley to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Lawson has his feet on Pauley's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pauley takes a swing at Lawson's ribcage but misses.
Trevor Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pauley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lawson.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Lawson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pauley doesn't seem phased though.
Lawson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pauley swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pauley takes a swing at Lawson's ribcage but misses.
Pauley is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lawson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lawson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pauley swinging wildly here.
Lawson misses with a looping left.
Lawson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lawson throws a poor cross that misses
and Pauley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pauley shoots in looking for a takedown. Lawson tries to sprawl out of it but Pauley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lawson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lawson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pauley throws out the jab.
Lawson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lawson misses with a straight left.
Pauley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pauley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lawson as he jumps to the side.
Lawson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Lawson.
Pauley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lawson finds it's way round the side to connect with Pauley's head. #T3#
Lawson moves out of range as Pauley strikes.
Lawson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pauley misses with the combination.
Lawson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pauley under the eye.
Lawson throws a jab but it's blocked by Pauley.
Lawson connects with the punch.
Pauley throws the kick towards the body but Lawson avoids it.
Pauley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lawson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garv Pauley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawson lands a really nice looking cross but Pauley seems unphased.
Lawson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slow jab from Lawson misses its intended target. #T4##CL2#
Lawson clinches up with Pauley and pushes him back against the cage.
Lawson leaning against his opponent.
Pauley misses with some punches.
Pauley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pauley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pauley looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lawson throws a punch but it's blocked by Pauley.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pauley misses with a punch to the body.
Lawson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pauley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lawson is defending well for now.
Pauley is looking to break free of the clinch but Lawson has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pauley.
Lawson lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lawson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lawson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pauley can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor Lawson 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.
#R2#
Pauley takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheers as Lawson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pauley doesn't seem phased though.
Lawson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pauley momentarily.
Lawson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pauley is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Pauley misses the target.
Pauley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lawson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pauley throws a leg kick but Lawson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lawson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A left lands for Lawson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pauley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lawson finds it's way round the side to connect with Pauley's head.
Pauley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pauley keeps the fight on the outside.
Lawson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Pauley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawson.
Pauley walks into a stiff left hand from Lawson.
Lawson dodges the punch combination from Pauley.
Lawson lands a jab to the head.
Lawson scores with a nice strike.
Lawson misses with the combination.
Lawson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pauley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Pauley slips under a jab from Lawson.
Pauley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lawson's hands.
Pauley dives in for a single leg takedown but Lawson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lawson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pauley.
Pauley tries to counter with a takedown but Lawson is quick to defend against it.
Trevor Lawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Lawson misses its intended target.
Pauley 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 misses with a left hand
and Pauley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lawson staying out of range there.
Lawson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pauley throws a jab but it's blocked by Lawson.
Lawson looks to throw the jab but Pauley is out of range. #T3#
Pauley takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Donk. Lawson catches Pauley right on the button with a cross.
Pauley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lawson to score with a decent uppercut.
Pauley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lawson throws out the jab.
Pauley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lawson's waist but Lawson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pauley off to one side.
Pauley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lawson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lawson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pauley.
Pauley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lawson.
Pauley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lawson throws out the jab.
Lawson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pauley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garv Pauley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Lawson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pauley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lawson.
Lawson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawson thuds his right hand into Pauley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pauley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lawson at a distance.
Pauley scores with a shot to the body.
Lawson misses with a two punch combination.
Pauley throws a big counter combination but Lawson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lawson throws a jab but it's blocked by Pauley.
Pauley attempts a counter takedown but Lawson avoids it well and moves away.
Lawson with a hook.
Lawson misses with an uppercut.
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! Pauley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Pauley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lawson is fending him off so far but Pauley persists. Nope, Lawson circles away and we're back to standing.
Garv Pauley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawson throws an overhand right that lands on Pauley's shoulder, as Pauley tries to avoid the shot.
Good exchange - Lawson coming out on top.
Pauley throws a shot from downtown. Lawson moves away and avoids it.
Pauley misses with a hook. Lawson ducked under it nicely.
Lawson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Pauley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lawson just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pauley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lawson throws a hook to the side of Pauley's head but Pauley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lawson misses the shot to the body.
Lawson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Lawson with a hook.
Pauley lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lawson at a distance. #CL2#
Lawson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pauley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lawson trying to land knees to the body.
Pauley throws a head punch that misses.
Lawson has Pauley pressed against the cage, preventing Pauley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lawson lands a shoulder strike.
Pauley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pauley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lawson as Pauley tries to tie him up.
Lawson throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Pauley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawson's elbow.
Lawson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pauley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pauley managing to block the knees to the body from Lawson.
Lawson has Pauley pressed against the cage.
Lawson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pauleys head.
Pauley wants to get back to striking at distance but Lawson won't allow it.
Pauley tries to throw a body punch but Lawson avoids it by throwing Pauley back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lawson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Pauley throws a head punch that misses.
Lawson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pauleys head.
Lawson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Pauley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pauley ducks under a wild hook from Lawson.
Pauley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pauley ducks under a wild hook from Lawson.
Lawson's corner calls for a 1-2. Lawson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lawson looks to land a right hand but Pauley moved out of range.
Pauley changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lawson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pauley misses with a hook. Lawson ducked under it nicely.
Trevor Lawson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lawson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Garv Pauley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Lawson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawson works the jab nicely.#ROC2#
Pauley is rocked!
Lawson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pauley.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garv Pauley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, jab by Lawson - just one landing.
Oh Pauley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lawson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pauley seems to have got his legs back now.
Lawson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lawson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lawson wants it to stay on the feet.
Lawson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Pauley right on the button. Pauley goes down! Lawson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Lawson gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Lawson!
A relieved looking Trevor Lawson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Garv Pauley was interviewed post fight and said 'This guy I just fought aint nothing to mess with.'.

Event: ROTR Semi Finals - 205lbs
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Lawson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Lawson misses.
Lawson missing with a left hand there. Pauley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lawson moves out of range of the strikes.
Lawson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pauley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lawson.
Pauley misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Pauley takes the fight into the clinch.
Pauley works on Lawson's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lawson misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lawson. #BC2#
Lawson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Donk. Pauley catches Lawson right on the button with a cross.
Pauley throws the kick towards the body but Lawson avoids it.
Lawson cracks Pauley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pauley takes one on the button.
Lawson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pauley in his tracks.
Pauley slips under a jab.
Pauley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lawson throws out the jab.
Pauley throws a series of punches but Lawson avoids them all with ease.
Lawson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lawson connects with a jab.
A jab from Pauley misses.
Pauley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pauley. #T2#
Lawson thuds a left hand into Pauley's body.
Pauley shoots in but Lawson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pauley throws a leg kick
and Lawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lawson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pauley loads up on a big right hand but Lawson slips the punch.
Lawson scores with a jab to the head.
Trevor Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pauley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pauley there as he acknowledges the shot.
A combination from Pauley does no damage.
Pauley with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD#
Lawson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pauley to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lawson is looking to stand up but Pauley isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Pauley trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pauley stands up over Lawson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawson wants to get back to his feet but Pauley passes into half guard.
Lawson is trying to stand.
Pauley slips a nice elbow through Lawson's hands, connecting with Lawson's forehead.#SUB#
Pauley in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lawson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Pauley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Garv Pauley!
Garv Pauley looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'With the great power in my fists, comes the great responsibility of knocking fools out.'.

Event: SP ICON 2.0: ROTR - 170 rd 1
Date: Dec 28, 2016

#R1#
Dangle slips a straight right by Lawson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lawson.
Dangle connects with an inside leg kick.
Dangle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dangle tries to clinch
and Lawson counters with a series of strikes. Dangle will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dangle throws a head kick but Lawson moves out of range.
Lawson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dangle throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lawson avoids the body shot from Dangle.
Dangle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dangle slips under a jab from Lawson.
Dangle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dangle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Dangle moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dangle misses with an elbow strike.
Lawson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dangle blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Dangle managing to block the knees to the body from Lawson.
Dangle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lawson misses with an elbow over the top.
Dangle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lawson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dangle backwards.
Dangle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lawson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lawson throws a head punch that misses.
Lawson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lawson has had enough of the clinch but Dangle keeps him there for the moment.
Dangle looking to throw knees to the head but Lawson is blocking nicely.
Lawson dodges an elbow strike from Dangle.
Dangle is looking to control Lawson's arms but Lawson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dangle has his back to the cage.
Dangle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dangle is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lawson is keeping busy.
Lawson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lawson throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Lawson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lawson throws a head punch that misses.
Lawson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dangle is struggling to control the position.
Lawson misses with a punch on the inside.
Lawson blocking some punches.
Lawson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dangle.
Lawson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lawson tries to break the clinch but Dangle is controlling the position.
Lawson misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lawson fails to land.
Dangle throws an elbow but it misses.
Lawson has Dangle pushed against the cage.
Lawson avoids a wild elbow strike from Dangle.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dangle.
Lawson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dangle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lawson is defending well for now.
Dangle misses with a knee strike.
Dangle lands an uppercut.
Dangle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lawson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dangle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lawson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lawson has a couple of punches blocked by Dangle.
Lawson blocks an elbow strike.
Dangle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lawson. #BC2#
Lawson breaks the clinch.
Lawson avoids a kick to the body.
Dangle tries to clinch up.#T4#
Dangle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lawson clobbers Dangle with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dangle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lawson.
Lawson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dangle.
Dangle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dangle misses the shot to the body.
Dangle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dangle tries to work over Lawson's front leg with a kick but Lawson checks it.
Dangle tries to clinch but Lawson moves out of range.
Dangle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dangle moves away from the strike by Lawson.
Dangle throws the kick towards the body but Lawson avoids it.
Lawson throws out a counter right but Dangle avoids it with no problem.
Dangle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dangle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor Lawson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dangle lands a leg kick that knocks Lawson off balance momentarily.
A lazy left from Lawson finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Lawson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dangle throws a big counter combination but Lawson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dangle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lawson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dangle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lawson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dangle tries to clinch there but Lawson circles away.
Lawson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dangle throws a leg kick but Lawson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lawson throws out a counter right but Dangle avoids it with no problem.
Sloppy strikes from Lawson. Those never looked like landing.
Dangle defending well as Lawson loads up on a big left hand.
Lawson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dangle misses with a straight right.
Lawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lawson misses with a low kick.
Lawson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dangle moves away.
Lawson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dangle throws a head kick but Lawson moves out of range. #T1#
Lawson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trevor Lawson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dangle tries to clinch there but Lawson circles away.
Dangle tries to clinch but Lawson moves out of range.
Lawson throws a lazy right hand but Dangle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dangle throws a head kick but Lawson moves out of range.
Lawson throws out a counter right but Dangle avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Lawson misses. #CL#
Dangle gets a clinch.
Dangle misses with a knee strike.
Lawson misses with an elbow strike.
Dangle missing with knees to the body.
Trevor Lawson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lawson blocking some punches.
Dangle tries a knee to the head but Lawson blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lawson prevents a body shot from Dangle.
Lawson has a couple of punches blocked by Dangle.
Lawson blocks the elbow strike. #T2#
Lawson trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lawson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dangle's brow.
Dangle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lawson backwards.
Lawson lands a nice elbow.
Lawson lands with a left to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dangle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dangle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lawson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dangle tries to land a knee to the head but Lawson blocks with his arms.
Dangle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dangle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lawson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dangle missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Lawson breaks from the clinch.
Lawson blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lawson! But no joy.#T3#
Dangle ducks under a wild hook from Lawson.
Dangle is looking to slow Lawson down with leg kicks.
Dangle tries to clinch but Lawson moves out of range.
Lawson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lawson misses with a straight left.
Dangle half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lawson misses with a two punch combination.
Dangle doesn't manage to clinch there - Lawson circles away.
Lawson throws a right hand that misses
and Dangle counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lawson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dangle throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Lawson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lawson lands with a hook. Dangle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lawson connects with a crisp jab.
Lawson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dangle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dangle. That's going to slow Lawson down.
Lawson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dangle.
Dangle staying out of range there.#T4#
Lawson misses with a two punch combination.
Dangle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dangle has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lawson finds it's way round the side to connect with Dangle's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Dangle misses
and Lawson counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Dangle! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Lawson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Lawson!
Our winner, Trevor Lawson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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