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Event: UnderGround FC 69     
Date:   Nov 30, 2019
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Coleman.
A bone on bone clash there as Lawrence blocks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Coleman.
Coleman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Lawrence looks to move away, Coleman throws a big counter combo but Lawrence just gets out of the way.
Jab by Lawrence.
Coleman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lawrence moves out of range of the leg kick from Coleman.
Coleman tries to work over Lawrence's front leg with a kick but Lawrence checks it.
Coleman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lawrence scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lawrence loads up on a big right hand but Coleman slips the punch.
Lawrence scores with a nice strike.
Lawrence wants to land a leg kick but Coleman is out of range.
Lawrence is looking to clinch but Coleman is avoiding it.
Lawrence uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Coleman.
Lawrence throws a hook but Coleman blocks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Lawrence blocks the leg kick.
Coleman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left and a right from Lawrence both land. Nice combination. #T1#
Lawrence throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Coleman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lawrence digs a good hook to Coleman's body.
Coleman lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lawrence changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Seamus Coleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawrence misses the jab.
Coleman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lawrence moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lawrence throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Coleman 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.
Lawrence takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lawrence paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coleman lands a slapping body shot.
Coleman connects with the punch.
Lawrence moves out of range of the leg kick from Coleman.
Lawrence punishes Coleman's body with a nice straight punch.
Lawrence staying out of range there.
Lawrence tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coleman was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawrence.
Lawrence rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Coleman counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Lawrence attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Coleman throws out a leg kick but Lawrence moves out of range and Coleman only half commits.
Lawrence throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lawrence throws a right and a left that both miss.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coleman.
Coleman throws a head kick that Lawrence semi-blocks.
Coleman misses with a leg kick.
Coleman takes one to the chin there.
Coleman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Coleman slips under a jab from Lawrence.
Coleman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Coleman dodges the punch combination from Lawrence.
Coleman throws a head kick but Lawrence moves out of range.
Coleman fails to land with a series of punches.
Coleman misses with a low kick.
Lawrence lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Coleman circles away quickly and effectively.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lawrence, as that shot connected. #T3#
Lawrence throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Coleman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lawrence.
Coleman is looking for a counter combo.
Lawrence lands with a cross.
Coleman throws a nice outside leg kick.
A lazy left from Coleman finds it's target.
Coleman tries a low kick but Lawrence avoids it.
A low kick from Coleman misses
and Lawrence makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lawrence throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Coleman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Coleman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lawrence.
Coleman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Coleman throws a leg kick but Lawrence sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lawrence.
Coleman throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lawrence on the side of the head.
Coleman slips a jab and a cross from Lawrence.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawrence lands the left hand.
Coleman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lawrence tests Coleman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coleman looks to throw the jab but Lawrence is out of range. #T4#
Coleman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lawrence avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lawrence misses with a jab, cross combination.
Coleman throws a big counter combination but Lawrence scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Coleman throws a big shot that misses.
Coleman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An inside leg kick from Coleman misses.
Coleman wants to slow Lawrence down by chopping away at his legs.
A little jabbing left from Lawrence on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lawrence.
Lawrence throws a looping overhand right but Coleman ducks down to avoid it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lawrence.
Lawrence ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coleman moves away.
Coleman throws a lazy body kick
and Lawrence counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawrence fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coleman manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Lawrence blocks the low kick.
Coleman is looking to land body kicks.
Coleman scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johnny Lawrence will probably get the nod.
That's time! Coleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lawrence throws a head kick that misses.
Coleman pushes Lawrence away with a front kick.
Lawrence takes a swing at Coleman's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Coleman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Coleman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coleman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lawrence unleashes a big counter combination but Coleman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Coleman ducks under a wild hook from Lawrence.
Seamus Coleman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Coleman misses its intended target.
A leg kick checked by Lawrence.
Lawrence lunges at Coleman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Coleman's hand.
Lawrence misses with a hook. Coleman ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Coleman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lawrence.
Lawrence takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Coleman throws the kick towards the body but Lawrence avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Lawrence misses.
Coleman avoids the head kick by Lawrence.
Lawrence scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Coleman doesn't seem bothered though.
Coleman needs to keep his hands up - Lawrence had a free shot at his head there.
Coleman throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coleman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lawrence. Lawrence obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Coleman misses with a low kick as Lawrence jumps back.
The fighters circling - Lawrence throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lawrence throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Coleman misses.
Lawrence unleashes a big counter combination but Coleman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lawrence thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lawrence takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lawrence lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lawrence.
Coleman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lawrence is able to avoid easily.
Lawrence looks to score with a jab to the body but Coleman is just out of range.
Lawrence is looking to score with low kicks.
Coleman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lawrence throws a leg kick but Coleman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lawrence misses with a jab, cross combination.
Coleman throws a big shot that misses.
Coleman thuds a left hand into Lawrence's body.
Coleman takes a swing at Lawrence's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Coleman.
Lawrence blocks a head kick by Coleman.
Lawrence blocks a head kick by Coleman.
Coleman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lawrence throws out the jab.
Lawrence feints a jab promting Coleman to slip. Lawrence then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Coleman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lawrence stuns Coleman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lawrence misses with the combination.
Coleman lands a glancing blow to the side of Lawrence's head.
Johnny Lawrence seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Coleman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lawrence throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lawrence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Lawrence releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lawrence throws a series of punches but Coleman moves out of range.
A low kick from Coleman is predictable there
and Lawrence counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Coleman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Coleman misses with a low kick.
Lawrence throws out a counter right but Coleman avoids it with no problem.
Coleman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Coleman throws the kick towards the body but Lawrence avoids it.
Coleman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A low kick from Coleman misses
and Lawrence counters with a series of strikes. Coleman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Coleman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Lawrence misses the target.
Coleman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lawrence misses with a hook.
Lawrence throws a body punch but Coleman moves out of range.
Coleman misses with a leg kick
and Lawrence counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Coleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lawrence misses with a low kick.
Lawrence throws a lazy right hand but Coleman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Coleman. Those never looked like landing.
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!
Coleman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Coleman moves away from the strike by Lawrence. #T4#
Coleman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lawrence misses with an uppercut.
Coleman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lawrence.
Lawrence fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Coleman is out of range.
As Lawrence looks to move away, Coleman throws a big counter combo but Lawrence just gets out of the way.
Coleman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lawrence.
Coleman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Coleman throws a head kick that misses.
Coleman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lawrence's calf.
Lawrence blocks a head kick by Coleman.
Coleman throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lawrence's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
No joy there for Lawrence, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coleman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lawrence. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coleman thows a leg kick but Lawrence checks it
and Lawrence counters with a right hand to the body.
Lawrence blocks a leg kick.
Lawrence pivots, looking for a leg kick but Coleman is out of range and Lawrence settles back down.
Coleman half committed to a counter leg kick.
Coleman lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johnny Lawrence will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Coleman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lawrence.
A telegraphed right hand from Coleman misses the target.
Coleman throws a low kick but Lawrence avoids it.
Lawrence misses with a two punch combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Coleman.
Lawrence throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Coleman.
Lawrence avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lawrence lands a nice shot to the body.
Coleman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lawrence rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Coleman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lawrence stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Coleman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lawrence lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Coleman at a distance.
Lawrence checks a low kick from Coleman.
Lawrence throws a right hand that Coleman ducks under and follows up with a left that Coleman also avoids with ease.#T1#
Coleman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lawrence's sensitive parts.
Lawrence misses with a looping right.
Coleman is looking to score with low kicks.
Lawrence takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A clash of legs there as Coleman blocks the low kick.
Lawrence waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Coleman.
Lawrence lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lawrence throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coleman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Coleman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Coleman keeps Lawrence at a distance using the push kick.
Coleman throws a push kick but Lawrence slaps the foot to one side.
Coleman throws a head kick but Lawrence moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Coleman.
Lawrence swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Coleman throws a right hand that Lawrence ducks under and follows up with a left that Lawrence also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawrence dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Lawrence throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Coleman counters with a three punch combo that has Lawrence backing up. Lawrence nods at Coleman to acknowledge the strikes.
Coleman connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Coleman tries to work over Lawrence's front leg with a kick but Lawrence checks it.
Coleman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lawrence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Lawrence.
Coleman looks to land a combination but Lawrence avoids it well.
Lawrence swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lawrence misses with a low kick.
Coleman is looking to slow Lawrence down with leg kicks.
Lawrence misses the shot to the body.
As Lawrence looks to move away, Coleman throws a big counter combo but Lawrence just gets out of the way.
Coleman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lawrence takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lawrence jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lawrence avoids the body shot from Coleman.
Coleman is looking to score with low kicks.#T3#
Coleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lawrence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coleman throws a head kick but Lawrence moves out of range.
Coleman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lawrence throws out a counter right but Coleman avoids it with no problem.
Lawrence misses with a hook. Coleman ducked under it nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Coleman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big left from Coleman misses.
Coleman slips a jab from Lawrence.
A leg kick checked by Lawrence.
Coleman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lawrence checks the leg kick.
Lawrence tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Coleman was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawrence.
Coleman looks to throw the jab but Lawrence is out of range.
Coleman scores with a leg kick.
Coleman blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Coleman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lawrence chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Coleman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lawrence checks it well.
Lawrence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coleman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawrence pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Coleman.
Coleman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coleman scores with a nice strike.
Lawrence avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Coleman misses with a hook. Lawrence ducked under it nicely.
Lawrence closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Coleman misses with a body kick.
Lawrence scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawrence moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Seamus Coleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Lawrence is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lawrence jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lawrence scores with a spinning back kick!

And that's the end of the fight!
Seamus Coleman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lawrence has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: UnderGround FC 58     
Date:   Nov 02, 2019
#R1#
Gonya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gonya misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lawrence throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lawrence plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gonya lands with a hook. Lawrence tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gonya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawrence.
Lawrence delivers a nice body kick.
Gonya dodges the punch combination from Lawrence.
Lawrence throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonya misses the shot to the body.
Gonya misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Lawrence misses.
Lawrence attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gonya shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lawrence sprawls well. Lawrence wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gonya gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Nice body punch from Gonya.
Lawrence lands with a hook. Gonya tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gonya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lawrence with a hook.
Lawrence scores with a head kick. Gonya tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gonya fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sivile Gonya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawrence fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gonya looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lawrence listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gonya moves out of range of the strikes.
Lawrence throws a series of punches but Gonya moves out of range.
Gonya misses with a body shot.
Lawrence jabs Gonya right on the nose. Gonya blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonya is looking to score with low kicks.
Gonya misses with an uppercut. #T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gonya.
Good exchange - Gonya coming out on top.
Gonya throws a body punch but Lawrence moves out of range.
Gonya is looking to land body kicks.
Lawrence throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gonya drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lawrence sprawls and moves away.
Lawrence lands with a hook. Gonya tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
Gonya drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee asks Gonya politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gonya prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Gonya working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawrence stops Gonya from passing to mount. #T3##SUB#
Gonya is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lawrence is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Gonya working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Gonya wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lawrence, who protects the arm well.
Lawrence is trying to improve his position.
Lawrence really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gonya. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4##SUB#
Gonya is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lawrence has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Gonya tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gonya has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Gonya looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gonya trying to control the position but Lawrence is working away.
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 Sivile Gonya will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Gonya misses with a straight left.
Lawrence scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gonya in his tracks.
Gonya gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lawrence.
Gonya misses with a wild body shot.
Gonya misses the shot to the body.
Lawrence misses with a straight right.
Gonya changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gonya does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lawrence.
Gonya is looking to wear down Lawrence with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jab, jab by Lawrence - just one landing.
Lawrence throws a body punch but Gonya moves out of range.
Gonya throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lawrence scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gonya misses with a straight left.
Lawrence throws a body punch but Gonya moves out of range.
Gonya lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence misses with a hook. Gonya ducked under it nicely.
Gonya shoots in for a takedown but Lawrence shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Lawrence misses with a double jab.
Lawrence with a hook.
Lawrence scores with a body shot.
Gonya swings for the body but Lawrence moves out of range.
Lawrence throws the left hand but Gonya avoids the punch easily.
Gonya loads up on a big right hand but Lawrence slips the punch.
Gonya moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLawrence.
Lawrence ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lawrence appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gonya 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 Lawrence has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lawrence and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lawrence takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gonya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lawrence takes one to the chin there.#TD#
Gonya shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Gonya is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
Gonya passes to side control.
Lawrence tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gonya wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Gonya is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lawrence has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Gonya has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Lawrence is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Gonya yanks on the arm and Lawrence is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Gonya.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sivile Gonya!
A victorious Sivile Gonya thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Johnny Lawrence spoke after the fight, saying 'Hey Johnny! You're a cream puff!'.

 

Event: EFC Thompson vs Castillo     
Date:   Oct 05, 2019
#R1#
Lawrence swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lawrence looks to land a combination. Matusov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matusov.
Good leg kick by Lawrence there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Matusov shoots in but no luck this time.
Lawrence throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Matusov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lawrence sprawls and moves away.
Lawrence misses with a low kick.
Matusov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Matusov. #TD#
Matusov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Matusov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawrence is looking for a sweep.
Lawrence stops Matusov from passing to mount. #SUB#
Matusov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Lawrence avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Matusov. #SUB#
Matusov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lawrence, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Matusov has an Americana. Lawrence didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Matusov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Matusov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Boris Matusov!
Johnny Lawrence was interviewed post fight and said 'Hey Johnny! You're a cream puff!'.

 

Event: EFC Desilva vs Bangsit     
Date:   Sep 07, 2019
#R1#
Lawrence throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Kurri counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Kurri is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lawrence sees it coming and defends easily.
Kurri lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Kurri is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kurri is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lawrence in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kurri takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kurri lands a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Kurri is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Lawrence is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Lawrence flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Kurri anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Lawrence and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Kurri slips an arm under Lawrence chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Kurri has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Kurri is squeezing on Lawrence like an anaconda would it's prey. Lawrence fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tatu Kurri!
A very excited looking Tatu Kurri 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.
The defeated Johnny Lawrence had this to say: 'Hey Johnny! You're a cream puff!'.

 

Event: EFC Trudeau vs Lawrence     
Date:   Jul 27, 2019
#R1##CL#
Trudeau instigates a clinch.
Lawrence blocks a body shot from Trudeau.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lawrence.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lawrence.
Lawrence wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Trudeau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Trudeau.
Lawrence looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Trudeau.#TD#
Trudeau jumps guard and drags Lawrence to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Lawrence is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Trudeau has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lawrence is looking to defend but Trudeau has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lawrence! Trudeau pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lawrence taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yves Trudeau!
A very excited looking Yves Trudeau 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.
Johnny Lawrence was interviewed post fight and said 'Hey Johnny! You're a cream puff!'.

 

Event: EFC Tronstone vs Beecher     
Date:   Jun 01, 2019
#R1##CL#
Sobota has managed to clinch.
Sobota struggles to land a body shot inside as Lawrence controls his hands.
Lawrence lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sobota backwards.
Sobota blocks an uppercut.
Lawrence lands a body punch.
Lawrence goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lawrence.
Lawrence lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sobota misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Lawrence breaks the clinch.
Lawrence scores with a body shot.
Sobota ducks under a wild hook from Lawrence.
Lawrence showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sobota.
Lawrence throws a counter combo.
Sobota misses with a body shot.
Sobota lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawrence lands a head kick!
Lawrence 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.
Sobota doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Lawrence.
Lawrence falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sobota cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sobota uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lawrence.
A good leg kick by Lawrence.
Sobota connects with a single shot there.
Lawrence throws a nice looking combination but Sobota bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sobota was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lawrence looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lawrence cracks Sobota with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lawrence.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sobota. Lawrence does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sobota slips under a jab from Lawrence.
A swing and a miss from Lawrence.#T2#
Lawrence scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Sobota takes the fight into the clinch.
Sobota works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lawrence working aggressively here.
Sobota blocking some punches.
Lawrence tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Lawrence fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Sobota.
Sobota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lawrence swings wildly with an uppercut but Sobota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawrence can't find room to land a body shot as Sobota controls the action.
Lawrence swings wildly with an uppercut but Sobota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawrence misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sobota struggles to land a body shot inside as Lawrence controls his hands. #T3#
A short uppercut from Sobota.
Sobota can't find room to land a body shot as Lawrence controls the action.
Sobota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Sobota - that landed with a thud.
Lawrence swings wildly with an uppercut but Sobota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sobota lands an uppercut.
Sobota working aggressively here.
Sobota working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lawrence can't find room to land a body shot as Sobota controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sobota.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sobota.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lawrence.
Lawrence blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sobota doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lawrence prevents a body shot from Sobota.
Sobota scores with a shoulder strike.
Sobota gets through Lawrence's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sobota's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Lawrence fails to land.
Sobota lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sobota prevents a body shot from Lawrence.
Lawrence tries a body shot but Sobota blocks it.
Lawrence lands with a left to the head.
Sobota misses with a punch on the inside.
Sobota misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sobota has a couple of punches blocked by Lawrence.
Lawrence lands with a short shot to the head.
Sobota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sobota lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lawrence lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Lawrence.
A nice left hand lands by Sobota.
Sobota blocks a body shot from Lawrence.
Sobota throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lawrences head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johnny Lawrence 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#
Sobota scores with a sloppy right hand. Lawrence should have avoided that one.
Jab, jab by Lawrence - just one landing.
Sobota has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lawrence goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lawrence misses with a two punch combination.
Lawrence keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sobota.
Lawrence lands with a nice combination. Sobota backs away looking to recover.
Lawrence closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Lawrence chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lawrence tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sobota was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawrence.
Sobota swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sobota misses with an uppercut. Lawrence saw that one coming.#CL#
Sobota gets a clinch.
Lawrence misses with some punches.
Lawrence can't find room to land a body shot as Sobota controls the action.
A body shot lands from Lawrence.
Lawrence scores with a shoulder strike.
Lawrence misses with some punches. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lawrence.
Sobota blocks an uppercut.
Sobota blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sobota misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sobota doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sobota creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lawrence lands an uppercut.
Lawrence throws a head punch that misses.
Sobota misses with a body punch.
Lawrence tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sobota makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Lawrence - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Sobota on the inside.
Sobota blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lawrence prevents a body shot from Sobota.
A short right from Sobota.
Lawrence tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
A hook to the body from Lawrence.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawrence blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lawrence.
Sobota misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sobota misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sobota scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sobota working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Sobota fails to land.
Lawrence working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sobota creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Lawrence's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lawrence lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sobota at a distance.
Lawrence will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lawrence throws a hook to the side of Sobota's head but Sobota sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lawrence tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sobota was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawrence.#T3#
Lawrence just misses with a punch to the body.
Sobota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sobota uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawrence.
Sobota blocks a head kick by Lawrence.
Sobota ducks under a wild hook from Lawrence.
Johnny Lawrence seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lawrence cracks a nice hook into Sobota's ribs.
Lawrence moves out of range of the strikes.
Lawrence swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sobota.
Lawrence throws a one two combo.
Lawrence tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lawrence throws the left hand but Sobota avoids the punch easily.
Sobota on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sobota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Lawrence was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lawrence misses with a head kick. #T4#
Lawrence tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sobota was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawrence.
Lawrence lands with a nice combination. Sobota backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawrence throws a hook but Sobota avoids it easily.
Sobota takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Sobota moves into the clinch successfully.
Lawrence throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sobotas head.
Lawrence can't find room to land a body shot as Sobota controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lawrence. #BC2#
Lawrence breaks the clinch.
Lawrence fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sobota manages to avoid it.
Lawrence connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sobota. Sobota circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sobota. Lawrence does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawrence swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sobota loads up on a big right hand but Lawrence slips the punch.#CL#
Sobota rushes Lawrence and presses him up against the cage.
Lawrence throws a punch but it's blocked by Sobota.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lawrence showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sobota throws a jab when Lawrence was well out of range.
Lawrence throws out a counter right but Sobota avoids it with no problem.
Sobota tries to clinch but Lawrence moves away
and Lawrence counters with a two punch combo.
Sobota throws a lazy right hand but Lawrence sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lawrence lands a slapping body shot.
Lawrence throws a nice looking combination but Sobota bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sobota wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lawrence scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lawrence lands with a nice body kick.
Lawrence lands a jab-cross combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lawrence. That's going to slow Sobota down.
Sobota tries to move into range but Lawrence moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawrence connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lawrence throws a hook but Sobota blocks it.
Nice body punch from Lawrence.
Sobota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawrence. #T1#
Nice body punch from Lawrence.
Lawrence jabs Sobota right on the nose. Sobota blinks but takes it well.
Sobota avoids the head kick by Lawrence.
Sobota seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sobota moves forwards but Lawrence connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lawrence swinging wildly here.
Lawrence paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnny Lawrence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawrence scores with a nice strike.
Lawrence listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lawrence slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lawrence throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sobota stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lawrence getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Lawrence is looking to chop away at Sobota's legs. #T2#
Lawrence lands a jab to Sobota's midsection.
Lawrence connects with a body shot.
Lawrence scores with a hook to the body. Sobota takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lawrence throws a right hand that Sobota ducks under and follows up with a left that Sobota also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Sobota on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sobota wants to clinch up but Lawrence keeps it at a distance.
Lawrence closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lawrence throws a nice head kick!
Lawrence looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lawrence circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lawrence fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lawrence uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sobota.
Sobota is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sobota misses with an uppercut. Lawrence saw that one coming.#CL#
Sobota closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Sobota swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sobota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lawrence takes a shot to the head.
Lawrence lands with a short shot to the head.
Sobota lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Lawrence breaks from the clinch.
Lawrence tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sobota with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lawrence to score with a decent uppercut.
A big right from Sobota misses.
A nice side step and Lawrence releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sobota takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lawrence fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sobota on the side of the head.
Lawrence looks to land a combination but Sobota avoids it well.
Sobota takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lawrence blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Sobota blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sobota misses with a body punch.
Sobota working aggressively here.
Sobota lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sobota tries to throw a body punch but Lawrence avoids it by throwing Sobota back against the cage.
Lawrence working aggressively here.
Lawrence misses with a punch on the inside.
Sobota working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lawrence.
Lawrence blocks a body shot from Sobota.
Sobota has a couple of punches blocked by Lawrence.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sobota misses with a body punch.
Sobota blocks a body shot from Lawrence.
Johnny Lawrence is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sobota swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leszek Sobota has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lawrence fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Lawrence comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lawrence winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Lawrence!

An out of breath Johnny Lawrence thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: The Island Season 9, 170 lbs, Round 3     
Date:   May 06, 2019
#R1#
Samuelson shoots for a takedown but Lawrence saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Samuelson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lawrence as he avoids it easily.
Samuelson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lawrence sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Samuelson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samuelson tries for a takedown but Lawrence circles away easily
and Lawrence connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Samuelson with a poor takedown
and Lawrence counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sam Samuelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samuelson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Samuelson shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Lawrence gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Samuelson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lawrence looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Samuelson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawrence swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lawrence seems keen to control Samuelson's posture.#SUB#
Samuelson drops back looking for a leg! Lawrence is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawrence manages to kick Samuelson off! Samuelson jumps back into Lawrence's guard. #SUB#
Samuelson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Samuelson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Lawrence screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Samuelson! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Sam Samuelson!
In defeat, Johnny Lawrence stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hey Johnny! You're a cream puff!'.

 

Event: The Island Season 9, 170 lbs, Round 2     
Date:   May 05, 2019
#R1#
Lawrence connects with a jab.
Blackbeard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jab from Lawrence.
We've been informed that Lawrence has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Blackbeard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lawrence.
Blackbeard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lawrence misses with a body shot.
Lawrence is looking to land body kicks.
Lawrence misses with a few strikes there.
Lawrence swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnny Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackbeard blocks the body kick.
Blackbeard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lawrence uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackbeard.
Lawrence looks to score with a jab to the body but Blackbeard is just out of range.
It looked like Blackbeard was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lawrence.
Lawrence throws a low kick, looking for Blackbeard's leg but Blackbeard calmly moves out of range.
Lawrence throws a right and a left that Blackbeard avoids nicely.
Blackbeard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lawrence just misses with a punch to the body.
Blackbeard throws a body punch but Lawrence moves out of range.
Lawrence has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lawrence there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Lawrence has managed to clinch. #T1#
Blackbeard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blackbeard lands with a short shot to the head.
Blackbeard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Lawrence manages to break the clinch.
Lawrence connects with a good right hand that stumbles Blackbeard. Blackbeard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blackbeard cracks Lawrence with a good jab.
Lawrence uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackbeard.
Lawrence looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lawrence digs a good hook to Blackbeard's body.
Blackbeard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lawrence gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blackbeard.
Blackbeard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence scores with a jab to the head.
Blackbeard throws an overhand right that lands on Lawrence's shoulder, as Lawrence tries to avoid the shot.
Lawrence misses with a two punch combination.
Lawrence keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackbeard.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lawrence! But no joy.
Lawrence lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Lawrence tries a head kick but it misses.
Blackbeard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lawrence throws out a leg kick but Blackbeard moves out of range and Lawrence only half commits.
Lawrence throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Blackbeard cracks Lawrence with an open hand slap.
Lawrence lands a really nice looking cross but Blackbeard seems unphased.
Blackbeard just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawrence. Blackbeard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawrence slips under a jab.
Blackbeard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A slow jab from Blackbeard misses its intended target.
Blackbeard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lawrence misses with a two punch combination.
Lawrence throws out a powerful jab.
Blackbeard loads up on a big right hand but Lawrence slips the punch.
Lawrence scores with a hook to the body. Blackbeard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Lawrence misses with an uppercut
and Blackbeard counters with a right hand to the body.
Lawrence scores with a jab to the body.
Blackbeard throws a shot from downtown. Lawrence moves away and avoids it.
Blackbeard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lawrence.
Lawrence now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Blackbeard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Blackbeard misses with a hook.
Blackbeard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lawrence.
Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blackbeard.
Lawrence connects with a high kick.
Jab from Lawrence.
Lawrence scores with a sloppy right hand. Blackbeard should have avoided that one.
Lawrence lands a nice shot that snaps Blackbeard's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Lawrence catches Blackbeard right on the button with a cross.
Blackbeard needs to keep his hands up - Lawrence had a free shot at his head there.
Blackbeard gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
Lawrence fails to land with a series of punches.
Lawrence misses the shot to the body.
Blackbeard checks the leg kick.
Blackbeard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blackbeard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lawrence.
A cross from Blackbeard lands.
A big left from Blackbeard misses.
Lawrence throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lawrence tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackbeard was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawrence.
Lawrence scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lawrence wants to slow Blackbeard down by chopping away at his legs.
Lawrence tries to clinch up but Blackbeard circles away and keeps his distance.
Blackbeard scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackbeard throws a body shot but no joy.
Lawrence uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackbeard.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lawrence, right into the meat.
Blackbeard misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lawrence 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#
Lawrence catches Blackbeard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lawrence dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blackbeard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lawrence circles away quickly and effectively.
Blackbeard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lawrence connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blackbeard scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Blackbeard misses the target.
Lawrence lands with a straight right. Blackbeard didn't see that one coming.
Blackbeard throws a jab but it's blocked by Lawrence.
Blackbeard tests Lawrence's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lawrence jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lawrence paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Blackbeard misses with a hook to the body
and Lawrence counters with a nice body kick.
Blackbeard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackbeard misses with a left hand
and Lawrence counters with a two punch combo.
Blackbeard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lawrence circles away quickly and effectively.
Blackbeard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lawrence.
Blackbeard cracks Lawrence with an open hand slap.#T1#
Blackbeard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blackbeard takes one to the chin there.
Blackbeard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawrence.
Blackbeard has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Blackbeard slips under a jab from Lawrence.
Johnny Lawrence seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blackbeard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lawrence connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blackbeard misses with a wild body shot.
Lawrence unleashes a big counter combination but Blackbeard bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lawrence lunges at Blackbeard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blackbeard's hand.
Lawrence pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Blackbeard misses the target.
Nice jab there from Lawrence.
Lawrence uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blackbeard.
Blackbeard throws a body punch but Lawrence moves out of range.
Lawrence swinging wildly here.
Blackbeard gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackbeard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lawrence.
Blackbeard throws a lazy right hand but Lawrence sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lawrence throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Blackbeard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blackbeard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lawrence throws a good cross that connects.
Lawrence tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blackbeard is able to avoid easily.
Lawrence works over Blackbeard's head and body with a nice combination.
Lawrence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lawrence throws a nice looking combination but Blackbeard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lawrence slips a jab and a cross from Blackbeard.
Lawrence lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawrence slips a jab from Blackbeard.
Lawrence is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blackbeard with a body shot.
Lawrence throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A low kick from Lawrence misses
and Blackbeard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Lawrence takes a swing at Blackbeard's ribcage but misses.
Lawrence throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blackbeard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lawrence misses with a series of wild punches.
Lawrence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lawrence staying out of range there.
A big right from Blackbeard misses.
Lawrence throws a counter combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Blackbeard misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Blackbeard checks a leg kick.
Blackbeard is looking to counter punch.
Blackbeard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lawrence sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blackbeard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackbeard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lawrence connects with a looping right hand.
Lawrence lands a nice leg kick that just misses Blackbeard's sensitive parts.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lawrence lands a glancing blow to the side of Blackbeard's head.#T4#
A left and a right from Lawrence both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackbeard avoids the body shot from Lawrence.
Lawrence throws a combination. Blackbeard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lawrence comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Blackbeard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lawrence.
Blackbeard throws a body punch but Lawrence moves out of range.
A big right from Blackbeard misses.
Blackbeard checks a leg kick.
Blackbeard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lawrence pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lawrence throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blackbeard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackbeard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blackbeard misses with a wild body shot.
Johnny Lawrence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good standup being displayed there by Lawrence as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lawrence showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Lawrence tries to land a front kick but Blackbeard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Blackbeard jabs at Lawrence's body.
Lawrence lands with a good body shot.
Lawrence ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blackbeard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blackbeard swings for the body but Lawrence moves out of range.
Lawrence scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lawrence slips a jab and a cross from Blackbeard.
Blackbeard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lawrence throws out the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Lawrence there.
Lawrence tries to clinch but Blackbeard is having none of it.
Blackbeard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lawrence.
A little feinted left hand from Blackbeard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blackbeard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lawrence 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 Blackbeard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blackbeard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Blackbeard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lawrence throws a nice looking combination but Blackbeard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lawrence throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lawrence lands with a cross.
Lawrence tries to clinch up.
Lawrence takes a swing at Blackbeard's ribcage but misses.
Lawrence lands with a hook. Blackbeard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blackbeard throws a body punch but Lawrence moves out of range.
Blackbeard throws a hook but Lawrence blocks it.
Blackbeard blocks a head kick by Lawrence.
Lawrence just misses with a punch to the body.
Blackbeard is looking to counter punch.
Blackbeard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lawrence.
A little feinted left hand from Blackbeard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lawrence defending well as Blackbeard loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Lawrence. Those never looked like landing.
Blackbeard scores with a hook to the body. Lawrence takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Blackbeard tries to move into range but Lawrence moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackbeard. Lawrence does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackbeard throws a jab when Lawrence was well out of range.
Blackbeard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lawrence.
Blackbeard connects with a looping right hand.
Lawrence uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackbeard.
Blackbeard misses with an uppercut.
Blackbeard has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lawrence throws a right and a left that Blackbeard avoids nicely.
Blackbeard lands the left hand.
Blackbeard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lawrence.
Lawrence lands a head shot.
Blackbeard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lawrence on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Lawrence pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lawrence jabs Blackbeard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Blackbeard.
Lawrence throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lawrence slips under a jab from Blackbeard.
Lawrence cracks Blackbeard with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lawrence doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Duke Blackbeard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lawrence throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Blackbeard.
Lawrence looks to score with a jab to the body but Blackbeard is just out of range.
Blackbeard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lawrence misses with a looping left.
Blackbeard dodges the punch combination from Lawrence.
Lawrence displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blackbeard throws out the jab.
Blackbeard connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
Blackbeard throws a sloppy body shot
and Lawrence counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lawrence blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackbeard misses with a wild body shot.
Lawrence shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Blackbeard eats them both and turns towards Lawrence to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Blackbeard avoids the head kick by Lawrence.
Lawrence takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lawrence throws a right hand that misses
and Blackbeard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lawrence misses with a wild body shot.
Blackbeard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lawrence sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lawrence scores with a nice right hand.
Blackbeard just misses with a punch to the body.
Blackbeard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawrence jabs Blackbeard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnny Lawrence is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lawrence jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blackbeard is looking to counter punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Lawrence comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lawrence winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Johnny Lawrence!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Johnny Lawrence!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Johnny Lawrence!

Johnny Lawrence wins by unanimous decision!

Our winner, Johnny Lawrence, 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: The Island Season 9, 170 lbs, Round 1     
Date:   May 04, 2019
#R1#
Lawrence fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been informed that Lawrence has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gracie slips a jab from Lawrence.
Lawrence swinging wildly here.
Lawrence with a hook.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Lawrence is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lawrence circles away.
Gracie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lawrence.
A telegraphed right hand from Lawrence misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lawrence throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Lawrence scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawrence smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lawrence sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Gracie misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Lawrence, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lawrence throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lawrence.
Lawrence slips a jab from Gracie.
Gracie connects with a single shot there.
Lawrence moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lawrence jabs Gracie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnny Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawrence connects with a crisp jab.
Lawrence connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Lawrence gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lawrence softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawrence lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Lawrence controls his hands.
Lawrence lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. #T2#
Lawrence cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.
Lawrence letting Gracie take a breather here.
Lawrence blocking some punches. #BC2#
Lawrence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gracie takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lawrence can pounce on him.
Lawrence works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lawrence throws a front kick that sends Gracie stumbling back into the cage.
Lawrence throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gracie shoots and misses
letting Lawrence counter with a right hand.
Lawrence throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lawrence connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnny Lawrence is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lawrence thumps Gracie with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Lawrence as he connects with a hook.
Lawrence has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lawrence.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lawrence.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawrence lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Lawrence gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
It seemed like Lawrence was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Lawrence gets a clinch.
Lawrence lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Lawrence - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Lawrence breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lawrence's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lawrence connects with a body shot that sends Gracie's belly button to the back.
Gracie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Lawrence does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawrence is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Lawrence ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Lawrence connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
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!
Lawrence throws a nice head kick!
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawrence keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
Lawrence closes the distance and clinches.
Lawrence lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Lawrence scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Lawrence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Lawrence moves into the clinch successfully.
Lawrence lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.#BC#
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Lawrence is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lawrence 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#
Lawrence moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gracie misses with an uppercut
and Lawrence connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lawrence connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lawrence throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
An inside leg kick lands from Lawrence.
Gracie steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lawrence. That one must have hurt.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawrence lands a nice looking body shot.
Lawrence lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lawrence scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Lawrence.
Lawrence throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lawrence connects with a leg kick. Gracie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lawrence lands the left hand.#T1#
Lawrence throws a body shot but no joy.
Lawrence misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lawrence tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, jab by Lawrence - just one landing.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Lawrence sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lawrence displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lawrence displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab. #CL2#
Lawrence closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.
Lawrence lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
A body shot lands from Lawrence. #BC2#
Lawrence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lawrence cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gracie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawrence connects with a jab.
Lawrence scores with a jab to the body.
Lawrence looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawrence lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Lawrence scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Lawrence closes the distance and clinches.
Lawrence scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Gracie is rocked!
Lawrence digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lawrence lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Lawrence on the inside.
Lawrence creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Gracie with a big uppercut! Gracie tries to clinch up but Lawrence pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Gracie to the mat! Gracie covers up and Lawrence unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johnny Lawrence!
Johnny Lawrence thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: IFA 27-04     
Date:   Apr 27, 2019
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lawrence.
Lawrence 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.#CL#
Van Dijk drives through and clinches with Lawrence against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lawrence fails to land.
Van Dijk misses with a body punch.
Lawrence tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lawrence lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Lawrence fails to land.
Van Dijk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Dijk tries a body shot but Lawrence blocks it.
Lawrence tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lawrence tries to throw a body punch but Van Dijk avoids it by throwing Lawrence back against the cage.
Van Dijk blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Lawrence's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lawrence misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Lawrence manages to break the clinch.
Van Dijk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Dijk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Dijk tries to land a body kick
and Van Dijk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lawrence smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lawrence avoids the head kick by Van Dijk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Dijk throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Lawrence dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lawrence blocks the body kick.
Lawrence fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Dijk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lawrence let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lawrence lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lawrence.
Van Dijk misses with the body kick
and Lawrence counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lawrence lands a really nice looking cross but Van Dijk seems unphased.
Lawrence wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Van Dijk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Dijk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lawrence displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Van Dijk throws a hook but Lawrence avoids it easily.
Lawrence misses with a head kick.
Van Dijk tries a head kick but it misses.
Lawrence works Van Dijk's body with a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Lawrence. #T2#
Lawrence throws a hook but Van Dijk avoids it easily.
Van Dijk is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lawrence finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Van Dijk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lawrence on the side of the head.#CL2#
Lawrence moves into the clinch.
Lawrence misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lawrence lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Dijk or not.
Van Dijk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.
Van Dijk misses with some punches.
Van Dijk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Dijk misses with a body punch.
Van Dijk can't find room to land a body shot as Lawrence controls the action.
Van Dijk tries to throw a body punch but Lawrence avoids it by throwing Van Dijk back against the cage. #BC#
Van Dijk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnny Lawrence is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Dijk misses the target.
Lawrence looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lawrence takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Van Dijk tries to land a front kick but Lawrence steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3##CL#
Van Dijk darts in and clinches Lawrence up against the cage.
Van Dijk tries to score a body lock takedown but Lawrence shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lawrence creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Dijk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lawrence blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lawrence misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lawrence tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lawrence is leaning against Van Dijk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lawrence avoids the elbow strike from Van Dijk, against the cage.
A short right from Van Dijk.
Lawrence lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lawrence.
Lawrence blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Dijk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Dijk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Van Dijk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Dijk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lawrence or not. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Dijk misses with a body punch.
Van Dijk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.
A short uppercut from Lawrence.
Lawrence throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lawrence throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Dijk.
Lawrence swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lawrence cracks Van Dijk with a nice body shot.
Van Dijk blocks a body shot from Lawrence. #BC2#
Lawrence escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lawrence blocks a head kick by Van Dijk.
Lawrence uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Van Dijk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lawrence throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Van Dijk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lawrence lands a really nice looking cross but Van Dijk seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawrence jabs at Van Dijk's body.
That kick from Lawrence tenderised Van Dijk's leg. Van Dijk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lawrence is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Van Dijk had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Van Dijk misses with a head kick.
Lawrence connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lawrence dominated that round.
That's time! Van Dijk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lawrence comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Lawrence.
Lawrence works Van Dijk's body with a nice hook.
Van Dijk throws the left hand but Lawrence avoids the punch easily.
Van Dijk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lawrence.
Van Dijk connects with a jab.
Van Dijk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lawrence counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lawrence throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Van Dijk throws the kick towards the body but Lawrence avoids it.
Lawrence appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lawrence feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Dijks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Van Dijk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Dijk takes a swing at Lawrence's ribcage but misses.
Van Dijk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Van Dijk drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lawrence pulls Van Dijk in close to his closed guard and prevents Van Dijk from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lawrence really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van Dijk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lawrence keeping moving, preventing Van Dijk from controlling successfully. #T1#
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawrence wants to sweep but no luck.
Van Dijk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawrence swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lawrence wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Van Dijk is now in half guard.
Van Dijk throwing shots but Lawrence is blocking nicely. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Van Dijk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lawrence does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Van Dijk thows a huge punch but Lawrence dodges it nicely.
Lawrence is pressing down on Van Dijk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Van Dijk trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawrence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Dijk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Van Dijk wants to control from the top but Lawrence keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Van Dijk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lawrence scores with a jab to the body.
Van Dijk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lawrence connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Dijk's hands.
Van Dijk tries to bum rush Lawrence with a series of wild strikes but Lawrence uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Van Dijk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lawrence jabs at Van Dijk's body.
Lawrence rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Dijk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lawrence showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Dijk.
Nice defenses there by Van Dijk.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lawrence. Van Dijk shrugs it off though.
Lawrence getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnny Lawrence seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horrible takedown attempt by Van Dijk or perhaps it was just good defense by Lawrence, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lawrence lands with a nice body punch.
Van Dijk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lawrence connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lawrence tests Van Dijk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Dijk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawrence was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Dijk.#T4#
Van Dijk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lawrence manages to avoid it.
Lawrence feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawrence throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Dijk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Dijk tries to land a body kick
and Lawrence counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lawrence punishes Van Dijk's body with a nice straight punch.
Lawrence's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Dijk under the eye.
Lawrence stuns Van Dijk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lawrence comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lawrence scores with a hook.
Van Dijk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lawrence misses with a looping right.
Van Dijk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawrence was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Dijk.
Lawrence is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lawrence dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnny Lawrence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Dijk dodges the punch combination from Lawrence.
Lawrence lands a really nice looking cross but Van Dijk seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lawrence showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Van Dijk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A leg kick checked by Van Dijk.
Van Dijk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Dijk tries to close the distance and clinch but Lawrence swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lawrence is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lawrence scores with a nice strike.
Lawrence feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Dijk's calf.
Lawrence blocks the body kick.
Lawrence doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Dijk - that will leave a mark!
Lawrence stalks Van Dijk and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Van Dijk's face. Van Dijk staggers backwards, shaken.
Van Dijk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lawrence misses with a double jab.
Lawrence moves out of range as Van Dijk throws a body kick.
Van Dijk throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Dijk swings for the body but Lawrence moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Van Dijk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lawrence scores with a jab.#T1#
Lawrence scores with a body shot.
Van Dijk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lawrence goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab from Lawrence.#ROC2#
Van Dijk is rocked!
Lawrence throws a hook to the side of Van Dijk's head but Van Dijk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lawrence cracks a nice hook into Van Dijk's ribs.
Lawrence lands a head kick!
Oh Van Dijk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Dijk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lawrence.
A nice combination there by Lawrence.
Lawrence misses with a hook.
Van Dijk ducks right into an uppercut from Lawrence.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Van Dijk stumbling backwards into the cage! Van Dijk bounces back off the cage towards Lawrence, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Lawrence lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Lawrence celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johnny Lawrence!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Lawrence thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: IFA 20-94     
Date:   Apr 20, 2019
#R1#
Lawrence fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Minaj checks it well.
Minaj throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Minaj throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawrence scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Minaj fails with the takedown
and Lawrence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Minaj dives in for a single leg takedown but Lawrence sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lawrence scores with a hook.
Lawrence has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temp Spar Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nice defenses there by Lawrence.
Lawrence looks to clinch
and Minaj counters with a nice uppercut.
Minaj throws a body punch but Lawrence moves out of range.
Lawrence lands with a nice combination. Minaj backs away looking to recover.
Lawrence throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lawrence. That's going to slow Minaj down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawrence throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Minaj throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lawrence throws a leg kick but Minaj sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Lawrence. Beautiful body shot.
Minaj fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnny Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tracy Minaj.#T1#
Minaj misses with a body shot.
A cross from Lawrence lands.
Minaj shoots in but no luck this time.
Minaj tries for a takedown but Lawrence circles away easily
enabling Lawrence to counter with a crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Lawrence there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Minaj.
Lawrence swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A lazy left from Lawrence finds it's target.#ROC#
Minaj is rocked!
Minaj throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lawrence counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Minaj badly! Lawrence follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Minaj out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Lawrence finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johnny Lawrence!
Johnny Lawrence decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: IFA 11.04     
Date:   Apr 11, 2019
#R1##CL2#
Lawrence gets a clinch.
I was talking to Kostic's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lawrence working aggressively here.
Lawrence throws a punch but it's blocked by Kostic.
Kostic is trying to pull guard but Lawrence has him pressed against the cage.
Lawrence misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Kostic gets control of Lawrence's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kostic will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Kostic keeps moving. #SUB#
Kostic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lawrence doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lawrence manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Kostic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kostic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lawrence can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kostic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lawrence really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kostic. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Lawrence is sitting in close to Kostic's body. Kostic has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lawrence is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lawrence is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kostic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stojan Kostic!
Stojan Kostic is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Stojan Kostic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Johnny Lawrence had this to say: 'Hey Johnny! You're a cream puff!'.

 

Event: IFA 30:03     
Date:   Mar 30, 2019
#R1#
Freeman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lawrence 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. #CL#
Lawrence clinches up against the cage.
Lawrence working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lawrence blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Freeman takes a shot to the head.
Lawrence is leaning against Freeman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lawrence lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Freeman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Freeman throws a head punch that misses.
Lawrence working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lawrence is leaning against Freeman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lawrence lands a hook that snaps the head of Freeman backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Lawrence.
Lawrence works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Freeman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Freeman misses with the head strike.
Lawrence lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Freeman.
Lawrence lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Freeman misses with a punch on the inside.
Freeman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lawrence pushes Freeman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Lawrence lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Lawrence breaks from the clinch.
Lawrence lands with a nice body punch.
Lawrence punishes Freeman's body with a nice straight punch.
James Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Freeman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Freeman shoots in looking for a takedown. Lawrence tries to sprawl out of it but Freeman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lawrence manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Freeman with a poor takedown #CL#
and Lawrence counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lawrence.
Johnny Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Freeman.
Lawrence works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Freeman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Freeman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Freeman misses with some punches.
Lawrence lands with a left to the head.
Lawrence lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freeman throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawrence.
Lawrence scores with a hook to the body.
Lawrence blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lawrence lands a right hand that snaps the head of Freeman backwards.
Lawrence pushes Freeman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Freeman looks winded!#T2#
A body shot lands from Lawrence.
Lawrence lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lawrence.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lawrence creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Freeman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lawrence lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lawrence lands a left hand that snaps the head of Freeman backwards.
Lawrence lands a shoulder strike.
Lawrence throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Freemans head.
Freeman has a couple of punches blocked by Lawrence.
Lawrence working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Lawrence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence connects with the punch.
Lawrence connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lawrence is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lawrence stalks Freeman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Freeman's face. Freeman staggers backwards, shaken.
Lawrence is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lawrence lands a lovely overhand right.
A cross from Lawrence lands.
Freeman avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Freeman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lawrence defends it nicely.
Lawrence leaves Freeman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lawrence feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Freeman's calf.
Freeman fails with a takedown attempt.
Lawrence lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Lawrence clinches.
Lawrence lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Freeman.
Lawrence lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Lawrence scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Freeman misses with the head strike.
Lawrence scores with a hook to the body.
Lawrence lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Freeman backwards.
Lawrence lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Lawrence lands an uppercut.
A short right from Lawrence.
Freeman misses with the head strike.
Freeman swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawrence blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lawrence lands an uppercut.#BC#
Lawrence breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Freeman moves into the clinch.
Lawrence lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lawrence.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Freeman throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawrence.
A shot in the inside from Lawrence.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lawrence.
Lawrence gets through Freeman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Freeman is rocked!
A short uppercut from Lawrence.
Freeman is still on wobbly legs! Can Lawrence finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Freeman fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lawrence dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lawrence drops Freeman with a naaaaasty hook - Freeman is in real trouble here! Lawrence dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Lawrence!
Johnny Lawrence retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Lawrence thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: IFA 21:03     
Date:   Mar 21, 2019
#R1#
A punch combination from Lawrence misses.
Lawrence cracks a nice hook into Askcrew's ribs.
Lawrence waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Askcrew.#TD2#
Askcrew darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Askcrew escapes and gets back to his feet.
Lawrence misses with the combination. #CL2#
Askcrew clinches.
Lawrence lands with a left to the head.
Lawrence working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askcrew tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lawrence just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lawrence scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Lawrence fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lawrence lands a body shot.
Askcrew tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lawrence lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lawrence throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Askcrew's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lawrence ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lawrence fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lawrence connects with a single shot there.
Askcrew misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Askcrew dodges the punch combination from Lawrence.
Lawrence has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temp Spar Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Lawrence will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lawrence displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Askcrew.
Johnny Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ren Askcrew.
Lawrence connects with a solid leg kick.
Johnny Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Danga de danga de dang - Lawrence scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lawrence.
Lawrence misses with a two punch combination.
Lawrence stuffs the takedown attempt from Askcrew. Askcrew gets slowly back to his feet.
Askcrew shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lawrence counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A left and a right from Lawrence both land. Nice combination.
Lawrence dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Askcrew fails with an attempt to clinch.
Askcrew is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnny Lawrence is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Askcrew shoots for a takedown but Lawrence saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Askcrew misses with a takedown attempt
and Lawrence counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lawrence leaves Askcrew with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lawrence seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Jab from Lawrence.
Lawrence moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lawrence fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Askcrew gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lawrence counters with a left and a right that stings Askcrew.
Lawrence cracks Askcrew with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lawrence throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Askcrew shoots and misses
and Lawrence counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askcrew takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Askcrew takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Askcrew fails to land the takedown.
Askcrew looks winded!
Askcrew takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Askcrew has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Askcrew there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lawrence lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Askcrew tries a head kick but it misses.
Lawrence lands a glancing blow to the side of Askcrew's head.
Lawrence lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC#
Askcrew is rocked!
Askcrew gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lawrence.
Askcrew is still on wobbly legs! Can Lawrence finish him?
Lawrence misses with a body kick.
Askcrew is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Askcrew seems to have recovered his senses.
Lawrence tests Askcrew's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lawrence scores with a shot to the body.
Askcrew avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawrence scores with a one two! Askcrew had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lawrence is working the combinations to good effect here.
Askcrew takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lawrence dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Askcrew with a poor takedown
and Lawrence counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lawrence is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Askcrew can do to turn this around?
Lawrence lands a jab.#TD2#
Askcrew shoots in and gets a takedown into Lawrence's guard.
Lawrence seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Askcrew postures up in Lawrence's guard and throws a big left but Lawrence blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Askcrew drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lawrence manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Askcrew has Lawrence in his guard.#REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Askcrew is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T1#
Lawrence keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Askcrew is keen to just control but Lawrence is a slippery customer.
Lawrence knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Askcrew on the ground.
Askcrew not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Askcrew wants to control but Lawrence is keeping him busy. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Askcrew passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Askcrew is working for a guillotine from mount but Lawrence frees his head quite easily.
Askcrew trying to control but Lawrence is having none of it.
Askcrew avoids the attempt from Lawrence to control.#T3##SU2#
Askcrew gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Lawrence fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Askcrew on the side of the head.
Johnny Lawrence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Askcrew crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lawrence - the referee stops the clock and Askcrew gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lawrence. Askcrew manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice cross by Lawrence.
Askcrew shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lawrence jabs at Askcrew's body.
Lawrence wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Askcrew has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lawrence throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Askcrew's head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Askcrew or perhaps it was just good defense by Lawrence, which made it look bad.
Johnny Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ren Askcrew.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lawrence! #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawrence is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnny Lawrence is winning the standup battle so far.
Askcrew is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lawrence sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Askcrew shoots for a double leg takedown but Lawrence sprawls well. He's pushed Askcrew's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A quick step to the side and Lawrence tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Askcrew is breathing heavily.
Askcrew is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lawrence sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Askcrew takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lawrence lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lawrence lands with a shot to the body.
Lawrence bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lawrence scores with a crisp jab that stopped Askcrew in his tracks.
Askcrew changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lawrence tries to avoid it but Askcrew manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lawrence to the ground. Lawrence escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lawrence was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Askcrew avoids a punch combination nicely.
Askcrew tries for a takedown but Lawrence circles away easily
and Lawrence counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lawrence dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Askcrew takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lawrence fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Askcrew tries for a takedown but Lawrence circles away easily
letting Lawrence counter with a right hand.
Askcrew stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lawrence.
Lawrence throws a right hand that Askcrew ducks under and follows up with a left that Askcrew also avoids with ease.
Askcrew steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lawrence.
A cross from Lawrence lands.
Askcrew avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lawrence getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Askcrew tries to clinch up but Lawrence circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab by Lawrence.
Lawrence scores with a leg kick.
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!
Askcrew shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lawrence but Lawrence pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Lawrence was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Lawrence lands with a nice body punch.
Askcrew takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lawrence lands a jab to the head.
Lawrence lands with an uppercut that bounces Askcrew off the cage and back into range.
Lawrence pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Askcrew looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lawrence is fending him off so far but Askcrew persists. Nope, Lawrence circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnny Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ren Askcrew.
Askcrew tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lawrence sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Askcrew somewhat.
Askcrew takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lawrence 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.
Lawrence tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Lawrence lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Askcrew fails with the takedown
and Lawrence counters with a stiff right hand.
Lawrence's corner calls for a 1-2. Lawrence obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawrence lands a nice shot to the body.
Askcrew wants to clinch but Lawrence slips to the side
and Askcrew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lawrence scores with a punch to the head.
Lawrence throws a leg kick which misses Askcrew's front leg but catches the back leg as Askcrew tries to avoid it.
Lawrence moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lawrence uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Askcrew has time to react.
Lawrence connects with a nice looking jab.
Askcrew takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lawrence scores with a one two! Askcrew had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lawrence lands with a nice combination. Askcrew backs away looking to recover.
Lawrence steps in with a hook that catches Askcrew right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Lawrence follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Askcrew looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Lawrence!
Johnny Lawrence is the new welterweight champion!
Johnny Lawrence decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: IFA : 14:03     
Date:   Mar 14, 2019
#R1#
Van Dijk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Dijk walks into a jab.
Van Dijk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lawrence blocks a head kick by Van Dijk.
Johnny Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawrence fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Van Dijk misses the shot to the body.
Van Dijk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Dijk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Dijk misses with a left hand
and Lawrence counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circling - Van Dijk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Dijk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lawrence lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Van Dijk swings for the body but Lawrence moves out of range.
Lawrence displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lawrence throws a body shot but no joy.
Lawrence thows a body kick. Van Dijk tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lawrence fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Dijk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Dijk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Van Dijk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Lawrence sizes up Van Dijk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lawrence bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Dijk's head backwards.
Lawrence jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lawrence lands a jab to Van Dijk's midsection.
Van Dijk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lawrence jabs Van Dijk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lawrence connects with the punch.
Lawrence has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temp Spar Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Lawrence is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Van Dijk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lawrence.
Van Dijk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Dijk just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Lawrence. Beautiful body shot.
Lawrence cracks a nice hook into Van Dijk's ribs.
Lawrence connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Dijk. Van Dijk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lawrence throws a shot from downtown. Van Dijk moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Van Dijk tried to score with a low kick but Lawrence checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Lawrence checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Van Dijk lunges at Lawrence with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lawrence's hand.
Lawrence moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lawrence tests Van Dijk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Dijk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Van Dijk misses with a body shot
and Lawrence counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lawrence throws a sloppy head kick and Van Dijk moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Van Dijk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lawrence misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Van Dijk counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lawrence!
Lawrence parries the strikes from Van Dijk easily there. Van Dijk is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lawrence to escape.
Van Dijk laying and praying for a moment but Lawrence takes advantage and regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawrence keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Van Dijk trying to control from half guard but Lawrence is working away.
Van Dijk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Van Dijk is pressing down on Lawrence's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lawrence is holding on for now.
Van Dijk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lawrence's head.
Lawrence gets back to full guard.
Van Dijk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lawrence looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Dijk is one step ahead there.
Van Dijk is stalling in the full guard.
Lawrence avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lawrence pulls Van Dijk in to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lawrence on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lawrence tries to get out of the position.
Van Dijk trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick misses from Van Dijk.
Van Dijk throws a sloppy head kick
and Lawrence makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Dijk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lawrence 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#
Van Dijk throws a wild body kick that Lawrence sees coming a mile off.
Lawrence changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Dijk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Van Dijk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lawrence thuds his right hand into Van Dijk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Dijk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lawrence misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Dijk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Dijk misses with a hook.
Van Dijk tries to land a front kick but Lawrence steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Dijk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lawrence staying out of range there.
Lawrence connects with a single shot there.
Van Dijk missing with a left hand there. Lawrence was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Dijk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lawrence throws a combination. Van Dijk tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1#
Van Dijk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big left from Van Dijk misses.
A right-left combo lands from Lawrence.
Van Dijk avoids the body shot from Lawrence.
Van Dijk takes one on the button.
Lawrence takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lawrence lands a nice looking body shot.
Lawrence scores with a hook.
Lawrence is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Dijk can do to turn this around?
Lawrence fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lawrence throws a right hand that Van Dijk ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Dijk also avoids with ease.
Van Dijk throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lawrence connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Lawrence misses.
Johnny Lawrence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab by Van Dijk.
Van Dijk throws a lazy body kick
and Lawrence connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lawrence connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Dijk momentarily.
Lawrence keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Van Dijk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Dijk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Dijk lands with a kick to the ribs.
Van Dijk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lawrence counters with a stiff right hand.
Lawrence cracks Van Dijk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lawrence avoids the head kick by Van Dijk.
Van Dijk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Dijk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lawrence misses with a few strikes there.
Van Dijk lands with an uppercut that bounces Lawrence off the cage and back into range.
Lawrence moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lawrence misses with a jab to the body
and Van Dijk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Dijk throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Some wild striking there from Lawrence.
Lawrence lands a body shot. #T3#
Lawrence with a jab.
Johnny Lawrence is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Dijk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lawrence throws a big shot that misses.
Lawrence takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Dijk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lawrence throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lawrence digs a good body shot into Van Dijk's ribs.
Van Dijk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No joy there for Lawrence, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lawrence lands a two punch combo.
Van Dijk on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawrence showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Dijk.
Lawrence avoids the head kick by Van Dijk. #T4#
Van Dijk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lawrence has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lawrence dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lawrence with a jab.
Van Dijk lands a head kick!
Lawrence misses with a wild combination.
Lawrence plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lawrence lands a jab.
A jab from Van Dijk does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawrence lands a slapping body shot.
Lawrence's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lawrence duly obliges.
Lawrence lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lawrence dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Dijk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Dijk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lawrence at a distance.
Van Dijk throws a right hand that misses
and Lawrence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Dijk walks into a jab.
Van Dijk shoots and misses
and Lawrence counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Van Dijk tries to keep at a distance but Lawrence has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Dijk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lawrence tries to throw a body punch but Van Dijk avoids it by throwing Lawrence back against the cage. #BC2#
Van Dijk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Lawrence.
Van Dijk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lawrence counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Dijk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawrence connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Dijk. Van Dijk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lawrence changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Van Dijk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lawrence fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Dijk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lawrence.
Van Dijk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A nice combination there by Lawrence.
Lawrence looks to land a right hand but Van Dijk moved out of range.
Lawrence lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Van Dijk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawrence.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Dijk misses.
Van Dijk throws a lazy right hand but Lawrence sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Lawrence.
Lawrence bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Virgil Van Dijk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lawrence lands a jab to Van Dijk's midsection.
Van Dijk looks to throw the jab but Lawrence is out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawrence scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lawrence scores with a nice right hand.
Lawrence wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lawrence pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Dijk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Van Dijk looks to move away, Lawrence throws a big counter combo but Van Dijk just gets out of the way.
Van Dijk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Van Dijk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawrence scores with a three punch combo! #ROC#
Van Dijk is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Lawrence. Beautiful body shot.
A head kick misses from Van Dijk.
Van Dijk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lawrence misses with a few strikes there.
Van Dijk lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lawrence will feel that in the morning.
Van Dijk misses with a body kick. #T3#
Lawrence connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Lawrence clinches.
Lawrence working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Dijk is still on wobbly legs! Can Lawrence finish him?
Lawrence lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Lawrence.
Lawrence blocks an uppercut.
Van Dijk tries a body shot but Lawrence blocks it.
Van Dijk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Lawrence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Dijk seems to have recovered his senses.
Lawrence scores with a decent looking hook.
Lawrence uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Dijk.
Van Dijk missing with a left hand there. Lawrence was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lawrence wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lawrence checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Dijk looks for the body kick but Lawrence saw that one coming. #T4#
Van Dijk lands a head kick!
Van Dijk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lawrence counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnny Lawrence is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lawrence shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Van Dijk eats them both and turns towards Lawrence to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A nice combination there by Lawrence.
Lawrence tries to clinch up but Van Dijk circles away and keeps his distance.
Lawrence pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Van Dijk back to the cage. Lawrence follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Van Dijk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lawrence darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Dijk misses with a kick to the body.
Lawrence catches Van Dijk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawrence lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Van Dijk takes one to the side of the head.
Lawrence digs a good hook to Van Dijk's body.
Van Dijk connects with a right hand. Lawrence shakes it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Lawrence showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lawrence, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Lawrence!

Our winner, Johnny Lawrence, 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: Ab23     
Date:   Mar 02, 2019
#R1#
Lawrence swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Till clinches up with Lawrence and pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Lawrence scores with a nice short uppercut.
Till jumps guard but Lawrence stands there with Till around his waist. Till gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lawrence lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Till is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lawrence to keep the fight standing.
Lawrence scores with a hook to the body.
Lawrence throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tills head.
Lawrence lands a shoulder strike.
Lawrence lands a left hand.
Lawrence fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Till jumps guard and drags Lawrence to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Till escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lawrence gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Till looking for a guillotine here but Lawrence defends easily. #T1#
Lawrence is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Till looking to control but Lawrence passes into half guard.
Till trying to control here.
Lawrence definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Till works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lawrence is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Till trying to keep a closed guard but Lawrence is proving a slippery customer.
Till is looking to sweep but instead, Lawrence has passed into half guard.
Till trying to control here.
Lawrence content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence continues to stall.#T3#
Till gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Till has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lawrence doesn't defend quickly enough and Till has managed to lock this one up! Can Lawrence escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Till on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dannis Till!
Dannis Till is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Dannis Till 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.
Johnny Lawrence spoke after the fight, saying 'Hey Johnny! You're a cream puff!'.

 

Event: Ab21     
Date:   Feb 17, 2019
#R1#
Sonni misses with a straight right.
A jab from Sonni does it's job there.
Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sonni.
Sonni scores with a shot to the body.
Lawrence lands a body shot.
Sonni scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yka Sonni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonni tests Lawrence's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sonni throws a body punch but Lawrence moves out of range.
A jab from Sonni misses.
Lawrence misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Sonni. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sonni.
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 fighters circling - Sonni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lawrence looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lawrence.
Lawrence tries to bum rush Sonni with a series of wild strikes but Sonni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Lawrence clinches.
Sonni wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sonni jumps guard but Lawrence stands there with Sonni around his waist. Sonni gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lawrence lands an uppercut.
Lawrence lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Lawrence lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Lawrence.
Lawrence softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sonni fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right from Lawrence on the inside.
Sonni is trying to break the clinch but Lawrence is controlling him.
Sonni jumps guard but Lawrence turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yka Sonni. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawrence softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lawrence lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sonni backwards.
Lawrence lands with a right to the head.
We've been informed that Lawrence has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lawrence.
Lawrence lands a left hand.
A short left from Lawrence.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonni jumps guard but Lawrence turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lawrence lands with a light punch inside.
Sonni can't break the clinch.
A short right from Lawrence on the inside.
Lawrence lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sonni backwards. #T2#
Sonni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sonni tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lawrence smiles and moves away.
Lawrence shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sonni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lawrence throws a body punch but Sonni moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lawrence.
Lawrence ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lawrence connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lawrence blocks a jab.
It seemed like Lawrence was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good exchange - Lawrence coming out on top.
Lawrence looks to land a left hand but Sonni moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Sonni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lawrence moves away from the strike by Sonni.
Lawrence misses with a straight right.
Lawrence throws a combination. Sonni tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Yka Sonni has been cut.
Lawrence displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sonni throws out the jab.
Sonni works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Lawrence misses the target.
Sonni throws a hook but Lawrence avoids it easily.#T3#
Lawrence wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Lawrence clinches.
Lawrence working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sonni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lawrence lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sonni fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Lawrence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence slips a jab from Sonni.
Lawrence moves forwards but Sonni connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sonni looks to score with a jab to the body but Lawrence is just out of range.#CL2#
Lawrence gets a clinch.
Lawrence is working Sonni over against the cage.
Sonni tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lawrence just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lawrence pushes Sonni back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
A right hand to the body from Lawrence. #BC2#
Lawrence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sonni takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sonni misses with a straight right. #T4#
Lawrence lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lawrence.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lawrence.
Lawrence swinging wildly here.
Sonni looks to land a left hand but Lawrence moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Lawrence clinches.
Lawrence lands with a right to the head.
Lawrence working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Lawrence breaks from the clinch.
Sonni is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lawrence scores with a hook to the body. Sonni takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sonni looks to land a right hand but Lawrence moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Sonni. Those never looked like landing.
Sonni on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lawrence pushes Sonni away with a front kick.
Sonni throws a looping overhand right but Lawrence ducks down to avoid it.
Lawrence throws a series of punches but Sonni moves out of range.
Sonni throws a shot from downtown. Lawrence moves away and avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Sonni 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lawrence dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yka Sonni'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#
Lawrence misses with a straight right.
Sonni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice body punch from Lawrence.
Lawrence ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Lawrence misses the target.
Sonni lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sonni looks to land a right hand but Lawrence moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lawrence.
Sonni throws a jab when Lawrence was well out of range.
Sonni misses with an uppercut
and Lawrence counters with a two punch combo.
Nice defenses there by Lawrence.
Sonni throws a hook but Lawrence blocks it.
Sonni ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Sonni misses.
Sonni slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lawrence.
Lawrence walks into a straight right hand from Sonni.
Lawrence scores with a one two! Sonni had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Johnny Lawrence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sonni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lawrence throws out the jab.
Johnny Lawrence seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lawrence defending well as Sonni loads up on a big left hand.
Sonni looks to land a left hand but Lawrence moved out of range nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T1#
Sonni loads up on a big right hand but Lawrence slips the punch.
Lawrence displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sonni throws out the jab.
It seemed like Lawrence was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sonni avoids the body shot from Lawrence.
Lawrence dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lawrence moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sonni misses with a looping left.
Sonni throws a looping overhand right but Lawrence ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Lawrence releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lawrence throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonni throws a body punch but Lawrence moves out of range.
Lawrence slips a jab from Sonni.
Lawrence displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sonni throws out the jab.
Sonni takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lawrence works over Sonni's head and body with a nice combination.
Lawrence lands a really nice looking cross but Sonni seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawrence lands a lovely overhand right.
Lawrence bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lawrence uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sonni.
Sonni throws a looping overhand right but Lawrence ducks down to avoid it.
Sonni throws a jab when Lawrence was well out of range.#T2#
Sonni slips under a jab from Lawrence.
Sonni throws a shot from downtown. Lawrence moves away and avoids it.
Sonni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawrence.
Good shot there by Lawrence.
Sonni steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lawrence.
Sonni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawrence.
Lawrence keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sonni.
Nice uppercut lands for Lawrence. That snapped Sonni's head back. #CL2#
Sonni tries to keep at a distance but Lawrence has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Lawrence breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Sonni misses.
Lawrence moves away from the strike by Sonni.
Lawrence throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sonni.
Sonni uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lawrence.
Sonni swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lawrence slips a straight right by Sonni.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawrence connects with a nice looking jab.
Lawrence misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Lawrence lands a jab to Sonni's midsection.
Lawrence moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sonni misses with a hook
and Lawrence counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lawrence moves out of range of the strikes.
Sonni is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lawrence throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sonni.
Sonni looks to throw the jab but Lawrence is out of range.
Lawrence misses with a hook. Sonni ducked under it nicely.
Sonni dodges the punch combination from Lawrence.
Sonni fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lawrence throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sonni.
Lawrence lands a nice looking body shot.
Sonni scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lawrence in his tracks.
Lawrence jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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!
Lawrence throws a nice looking combination but Sonni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Sonni was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lawrence.
Sonni cracks Lawrence with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sonni slips a jab and a cross from Lawrence.
Sonni throws a shot from downtown. Lawrence moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Sonni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lawrence avoids the body shot from Sonni.
Sonni jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lawrence throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lawrence pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sonni loads up on a big right hand but Lawrence slips the punch.
Sonni throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Lawrence.
Lawrence misses with a hook.
Lawrence uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sonni.
Sonni ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lawrence moves away.
Sonni slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sonni blocks a jab.
Sonni moves away from the strike by Lawrence.
Sonni takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sonni on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lawrence fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lawrence showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yka Sonni'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.
#R3#
Lawrence defending well as Sonni loads up on a big left hand.
Lawrence is looking to slow Sonni down with leg kicks.
Sonni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawrence was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonni.
Sonni throws a jab but it's blocked by Lawrence.
A big right from Sonni misses.
Lawrence avoids the body shot from Sonni.
Lawrence's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sonni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lawrence scrambles back to his feet.
Sonni ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sonni tries to move into range but Lawrence moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lawrence avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sonni lands with an overhand left.
Sonni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lawrence is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A slow jab from Lawrence misses its intended target.
Sonni misses with a shot to the body
and Lawrence counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence ducks right into an uppercut from Sonni.
Sonni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lawrence throws a body punch but Sonni moves out of range.
Sonni throws out a loose jab but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawrence tries to bum rush Sonni with a series of wild strikes but Sonni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Sonni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sonni misses with a straight left.
Sonni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lawrence.
Sonni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawrence was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonni.
Lawrence fails to land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Lawrence.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lawrence.
Sonni looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lawrence lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lawrence dips to his left and cracks Sonni with an uppercut!
Sonni takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawrence. Sonni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawrence lands a head kick. Sonni smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sonni misses with a hook.
Lawrence looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sonni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sonni throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lawrence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sonni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawrence was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonni.
Jab, jab by Sonni - just one landing.
Sonni throws an off balance right hand
and Lawrence counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Sonni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sonni misses with a looping left.
Sonni throws a hook but Lawrence blocks it.
Sonni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lawrence scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lawrence.
Lawrence scores with a shot to the body.
Lawrence turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sonni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lawrence keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sonni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lawrence defending well as Sonni loads up on a big left hand.
Lawrence ducks under a wild hook from Sonni.
Lawrence misses with a double jab.
Decent striking displayed by Lawrence there.
Sonni looks to score with a jab to the body but Lawrence is just out of range.
It seemed like Lawrence was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lawrence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice shot by Sonni.#T3#
Sonni throws out a powerful jab.
Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sonni.
Sonni pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Lawrence fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sonni, pushing him back against the cage.
Lawrence lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Lawrence.
Sonni tries to pull guard but Lawrence forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lawrence scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sonni's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Lawrence.
Lawrence lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Lawrence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence moves out of range of the strikes.
Sonni takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sonni misses with a hook.#T4#
Sonni waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lawrence.
Sonni missing with a left hand there. Lawrence was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lawrence moves away from the strike by Sonni.
Sonni misses with an uppercut. Lawrence saw that one coming.
Lawrence lands a glancing blow to the side of Sonni's head.#CL2#
Lawrence instigates a clinch.
Sonni tries to pull guard but Lawrence holds him up against the cage and eventually Sonni drops back down to his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lawrence.
Sonni tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lawrence just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yka Sonni. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Lawrence breaks the clinch.
Lawrence punishes Sonni's body with a nice straight punch.
Lawrence cracks Sonni with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sonni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawrence was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonni.
A jab from Sonni misses.
Lawrence bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lawrence displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lawrence throws a nice head kick! #ROC2#
Sonni is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lawrence really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yka Sonni's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Lawrence thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lawrence throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Oh Sonni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right from Sonni misses.
Sonni seems to have got his legs back now.
Sonni throws an off balance right hand
and Lawrence counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lawrence keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sonni.
Lawrence looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sonni moves forwards but Lawrence connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sonni throws out a loose jab but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawrence lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sonni connects with a right hand. Lawrence shakes it off.
Lawrence slips a jab from Sonni.#CL2#
Lawrence moves into the clinch successfully.
Lawrence is leaning against Sonni and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lawrence makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Lawrence on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Lawrence.
Sonni wants to break free but Lawrence has control.
A nice left hand lands by Lawrence. #BC2#
Lawrence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Lawrence keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sonni.
Lawrence throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Sonni misses the target.
Lawrence is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sonni looks to land a left hand but Lawrence moved out of range nicely.
Lawrence digs a good hook to Sonni's body.
Lawrence is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sonni.
Lawrence misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sonni throws a hook but Lawrence avoids it easily.
Lawrence throws a jab but it's blocked by Sonni.
A jab from Sonni misses. #CL2#
Lawrence moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Lawrence manages to break the clinch.
Sonni misses with a body punch
and Lawrence connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left lands for Lawrence.
Sonni walks into a jab.
Lawrence steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sonni.
Lawrence blocks a jab.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sonni takes one on the button.
Lawrence misses with a straight right.
Lawrence thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lawrence walks into a stiff left hand from Sonni.
Sonni walks into a stiff left hand from Lawrence.
Sonni connects with a right hand. Lawrence shakes it off.
Lawrence lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Lawrence there.
Lawrence gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sonni misses with a looping right.
Sonni throws an overhand right that lands on Lawrence's shoulder, as Lawrence tries to avoid the shot.
Sonni throws a hook but Lawrence blocks it.
Sonni looks to throw the jab but Lawrence is out of range.
Lawrence takes a swing at Sonni's ribcage but misses.
Sonni connects with a crisp jab.
Sonni throws the left hand but Lawrence avoids the punch easily.
Lawrence ducks under a wild hook from Sonni.#T3#
Sonni misses with a straight left.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lawrence fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonni manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Lawrence.
Lawrence scores with a nice head shot.
Sonni connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sonni misses with a hook. Lawrence ducked under it nicely.
Lawrence takes a swing at Sonni's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Lawrence. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lawrence.
Sonni lands a glancing blow to the side of Lawrence's head.
Sonni misses with an uppercut. Lawrence saw that one coming.
Lawrence looks to land a left hand but Sonni moved out of range nicely.
Sonni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawrence was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonni.
Sonni just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawrence throws a body punch but Sonni moves out of range.
Sonni has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sonni.
Lawrence lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sonni throws out a loose jab but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawrence lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Sonni lands with a cross.
Lawrence swings for the body but Sonni moves out of range.
Lawrence digs a good body shot into Sonni's ribs.
Lawrence takes a swing at Sonni's ribcage but misses.
Lawrence waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sonni.
Sonni looks to land a left hand but Lawrence moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonni. Lawrence does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawrence lands a really nice looking cross but Sonni seems unphased.
Lawrence fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sonni has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sonni throws the left hand but Lawrence avoids the punch easily.
Sonni looks to score with a jab to the body but Lawrence is just out of range.
Sonni swings widly with a right hand
enabling Lawrence to counter with a crisp jab.
Sonni misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Lawrence counters by clinching up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawrence pushes Sonni back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lawrence.
Lawrence lands a body punch in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sonni's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lawrence dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Yka Sonni's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Nice cross by Lawrence.
Sonni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sonni throws an overhand right that lands on Lawrence's shoulder, as Lawrence tries to avoid the shot.
Lawrence slips a jab from Sonni.
Sonni misses with a two punch combination.
Lawrence with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sonni closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice body punch from Lawrence.
Lawrence is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sonni takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sonni scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sonni looks to throw the jab but Lawrence is out of range.
Sonni gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawrence blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawrence. Sonni does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawrence scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sonni doesn't seem bothered though.
Sonni on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lawrence steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sonni.#T1#
Lawrence moves out of range of the strikes.
Sonni throws the left hand but Lawrence avoids the punch easily.
Sonni shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lawrence scores with the left hand. Sonni knows he should have avoided that one.
Lawrence slips a jab from Sonni.
Sonni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lawrence sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sonni will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sonni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawrence was well out of range. Poor timing from Sonni.
Lawrence lands a jab to Sonni's midsection.
Lawrence lands with a hook. Sonni tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lawrence misses with a double jab.
Sonni tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lawrence moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lawrence misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sonni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lawrence manages to avoid it.
Yka Sonni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sonni.
Sonni bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sonni takes one to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Sonni.
Lawrence will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot lands for Lawrence.
Lawrence swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Sonni misses the target.
Lawrence fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonni manages to avoid it.
Sonni throws a looping overhand right but Lawrence ducks down to avoid it.
Lawrence connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sonni connects with a right hand. Lawrence shakes it off.
Sonni missing with a left hand there. Lawrence was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sonni slips a straight right by Lawrence.
Lawrence dips to his left and cracks Sonni with an uppercut!
Lawrence on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sonni throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Lawrence throws a body punch but Sonni moves out of range.
Sonni lands a glancing blow to the side of Lawrence's head.
Sonni cracks Lawrence with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lawrence defending well as Sonni loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sonni. Lawrence does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawrence moves away from the strike by Sonni. #CL2#
Lawrence takes the fight into the clinch.
Lawrence softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sonni is trying to pull guard but Lawrence has him pressed against the cage.
Sonni tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lawrence just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sonni tries to pull guard but Lawrence won't allow it.
Johnny Lawrence is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yka Sonni. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Lawrence breaks from the clinch.
Lawrence misses with a straight left.
Sonni takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Sonni tries to keep at a distance but Lawrence has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sonni is trying to pull guard but Lawrence turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Sonni has had enough of the clinch but Lawrence keeps him there for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lawrence.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sonni.
A right handed body shot lands from Lawrence.
Lawrence lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lawrence lands a shoulder strike.
Lawrence scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lawrence lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sonni backwards.
Lawrence lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sonni is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lawrence to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lawrence.
Sonni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lawrence blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Lawrence comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lawrence 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Johnny Lawrence!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Johnny Lawrence!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Johnny Lawrence!

Johnny Lawrence wins by unanimous decision!

Johnny Lawrence is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Lawrence thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: AB16 Guedes v Yusupov     
Date:   Jan 26, 2019
#R1#
Azambuja on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Azambuja just misses with a punch to the body.
Azambuja pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lawrence walks into a straight right hand from Azambuja.
Lawrence keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lawrence tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lawrence throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Azambuja stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Azambuja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lawrence throws the left hand but Azambuja avoids the punch easily.
Lawrence wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Lawrence moves into the clinch.
Azambuja misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Azambuja breaks the clinch.
Lawrence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lawrence slips under a jab from Azambuja.
Lawrence definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawrence works the jab nicely.
Lawrence throws a lazy uppercut
and Azambuja counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Lawrence's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lawrence duly obliges.
Lawrence lands a head shot.
Lawrence misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lawrence ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Azambuja uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lawrence.
Azambuja missing with a left hand there. Lawrence was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lawrence lands the left hand.#CL#
Lawrence instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lawrence.
Lawrence lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Lawrence throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Azambujas head. #BC#
Lawrence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence sizes up Azambuja with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lawrence fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Azambuja looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Azambuja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Lawrence moves out of range as Azambuja strikes.
A swing and a miss from Azambuja.
Azambuja misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Azambuja misses with a head kick.
It looked like Lawrence wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lawrence throws a series of punches but Azambuja moves out of range.
Lawrence misses with a body shot.
Lawrence works the jab nicely.
Lawrence takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lawrence lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lawrence lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Azambuja misses the shot to the body.
Lawrence is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Azambuja misses with a shot to the body
and Lawrence counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lawrence missing with a left hand there. Azambuja was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Azambuja. That snapped Lawrence's head back. #T3#
Azambuja drops his hands momentarily and Lawrence takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Azambuja takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Azambuja bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lawrence's head backwards.
Lawrence scores with a jab to the head.
Azambuja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lawrence.
Azambuja on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Azambuja takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Azambuja lands with a nice body punch.
Lawrence is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Azambuja has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Azambuja there as he acknowledges the shot.
Azambuja thuds a left hand into Lawrence's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawrence with a jab.
Azambuja throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Azambuja misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Lawrence on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Azambuja lands a jab to the nose.
Azambuja scores with a jab to the head.
Azambuja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawrence.
We've been informed that Azambuja has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Azambuja moves out of range of the body kick from Lawrence.
Azambuja swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Lawrence. Those never looked like landing.
Lawrence blocks a head kick by Azambuja.
Lawrence works the jab nicely.
Azambuja takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lawrence tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Azambuja was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawrence.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawrence throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Azambuja counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lawrence ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lawrence on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lawrence dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lawrence ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Azambuja moves away.
Azambuja throws a poor cross that misses
and Lawrence counters with a straight right hand.
Azambuja scores with a jab to the body.
Lawrence scores with a body shot.
Lawrence misses with a series of wild punches.
Azambuja blocks the body kick.
Azambuja throws a counter combo.
Lawrence is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azambuja can do to turn this around?
Azambuja throws a series of punches but Lawrence avoids them all with ease.
Lawrence misses with an uppercut
and Azambuja counters with a one-two to the body.
Azambuja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawrence was well out of range. Poor timing from Azambuja.
Lawrence misses with the combination.
Azambuja throws a body shot but no joy.
Lawrence throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Azambuja sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnny Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Azambuja lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lawrence doesn't seem phased though.
Johnny Lawrence is winning the standup battle so far.
Azambuja throws a lazy right hand but Lawrence sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azambuja misses with a straight left.
Lawrence looks to land a right hand but Azambuja moved out of range.
Azambuja lands a jab.
Lawrence scores with a decent looking hook.
Azambuja swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lawrence tests Azambuja's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Azambuja swings for the body but Lawrence moves out of range.
Good shot there by Azambuja.
A swing and a miss from Lawrence.
Azambuja throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lawrence sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lawrence lunges at Azambuja with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Azambuja's hand. #T2#
Lawrence cracks Azambuja with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lawrence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Lawrence on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Lawrence.
Lawrence misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Azambuja moves out of range as Lawrence throws a body kick.
Lawrence misses with an uppercut
enabling Azambuja to counter with a crisp jab.
Azambuja takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Azambuja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawrence was well out of range. Poor timing from Azambuja.
A punch combination from Lawrence misses.
Azambuja swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lawrence misses with a looping left.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lawrence.
Lawrence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Lawrence misses. #T3#
Azambuja steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lawrence.
Azambuja let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Azambuja scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lawrence throws a lazy right hand but Azambuja sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azambuja bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lawrence lands a jab-cross combination.
Lawrence misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Azambuja.
Lawrence pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Azambuja looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Azambuja thows a left - swing and a miss!
Azambuja on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Azambuja avoids a punch combination nicely.
Azambuja misses with a looping right.
Lawrence scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Azambuja misses with a hook.
A big right from Lawrence misses.
Lawrence tries to clinch but Azambuja is having none of it.
Lawrence throws out a loose jab but Azambuja uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence misses with a looping right.
Lawrence throws a lazy right hand but Azambuja sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azambuja unleashes a big counter combination but Lawrence bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Azambuja tries a body shot but Lawrence blocks it. #BC2#
Azambuja breaks the clinch.
Lawrence swings for the body but Azambuja moves out of range.
Lawrence tries to clinch but Azambuja is having none of it.
Lawrence moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lawrence is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Azambuja.
Lawrence lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Azambuja at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lawrence dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lawrence slips a straight right by Azambuja.
Azambuja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lawrence manages to avoid it.
Azambuja slips under a jab.#CL#
Lawrence closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Azambuja on the inside.
Azambuja scores with a shot to the side of Lawrence's head. #BC2#
Azambuja's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lawrence moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Azambuja takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Azambuja with a hook.
Lawrence throws a right and a left that Azambuja avoids nicely.
Azambuja looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Azambuja misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawrence moves in looking to clinch but Azambuja pushes him off.
Lawrence fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azambuja manages to avoid it.#T1#
Lawrence works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Azambuja misses with a kick to the body.
Lawrence takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Azambuja looks to land a left hand but Lawrence moved out of range nicely.
Lawrence rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Azambuja cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Azambuja takes a swing at Lawrence's ribcage but misses.
Lawrence wants to clinch.
Azambuja blocks a head kick by Lawrence.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lawrence.
Azambuja needs to keep his hands up - Lawrence had a free shot at his head there.
Azambuja throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
Azambuja takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azambuja throws a body shot but no joy.
Azambuja takes one on the button.
Azambuja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lawrence.
Azambuja has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lawrence throws a combination that misses
and Azambuja counters with a straight right hand.
Lawrence moves away from the strike by Azambuja.
It looked like Lawrence was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lawrence doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Azambuja takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lawrence throws a right hand that misses
and Azambuja counters with a stiff right hand.
Lawrence cracks Azambuja with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Lawrence closes the distance and clinches.
Lawrence doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Azambuja gets through Lawrence's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Lawrence scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Lawrence escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Azambuja throws a body shot but no joy.
Lawrence falls off balance throwing a combination
and Azambuja counters with a left to the body.
Lawrence scores with a crisp jab that stopped Azambuja in his tracks.
Azambuja on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lawrence slips a jab from Azambuja.
A slow jab from Lawrence misses its intended target.
Lawrence throws a poor cross that misses
and Lawrence takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Azambuja defending well as Lawrence loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Azambuja on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Johnny Lawrence is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lawrence lets loose with a powerful body kick. Azambuja will feel that in the morning.
Lawrence connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Lawrence moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Azambuja breaks the clinch.
Azambuja misses with a right hand
and Lawrence counters with a straight right hand.
Lawrence throws a hook but Azambuja avoids it easily.
Lawrence is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Azambuja.
Lawrence swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Azambuja throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawrence scores with a crisp jab that stopped Azambuja in his tracks.
Azambuja takes a jab right on the kisser.
A telegraphed right hand from Lawrence misses the target.
Azambuja takes one on the button.
Lawrence takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lawrence misses with a series of wild punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Lawrence showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lawrence has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Lawrence!

A victorious Johnny Lawrence thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: AB14 Prince v Ferri     
Date:   Jan 19, 2019
#R1##CL2#
Licker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Licker tries to score a body lock takedown but Lawrence shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Lawrence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Licker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lawrence darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Licker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lawrence defends it nicely.
Lawrence scores with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Lawrence.#CL2#
Licker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lawrence misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lawrence throws a punch but it's blocked by Licker.
Licker tries for a takedown but Lawrence manages to get underhooks.
Johnny Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ball Licker.
Licker looking for a takedown.
Licker looking for a takedown.
Licker prevents a body shot from Lawrence.
Lawrence lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawrence scores with a hook to the body.
Lawrence stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Licker looks winded!
Lawrence gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Licker. #T1#
Lawrence tries a body shot but Licker blocks it.
Nice body punch from Lawrence - that landed with a thud.
Licker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lawrence lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Lawrence on the inside. #BC#
Lawrence manages to break the clinch.
Lawrence slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lawrence moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lawrence lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Licker has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Licker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Licker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Lawrence clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence lands an uppercut.
Lawrence misses with a punch to the body.
Licker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Lawrence. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lawrence creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lawrence makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lawrence scores with a shoulder strike.
Lawrence just leaning against Licker, taking a breather.
Lawrence tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Licker wants a takedown.
Lawrence struggles to land a body shot inside as Licker controls his hands.
Lawrence is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lawrence misses with a body punch.
Lawrence scores with a hook to the body.
Lawrence lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Licker.#BC#
Lawrence's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Licker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL#
Licker gets tackled into the cage by Lawrence. Lawrence maintains the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lawrence. #ROC#
Licker is rocked!
Lawrence lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Licker to his knees! Lawrence keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Lawrence!
After winning the bout, Johnny Lawrence thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: AB11 Lawrence v Minaj     
Date:   Jan 09, 2019
#R1#
Minaj misses with a straight left.
Lawrence scores with a jab to the head.
Minaj takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Minaj looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Minaj throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Minaj on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Minaj blocks a jab.
Minaj tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Minaj blocks a jab.
Lawrence jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lawrence definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Minaj uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lawrence.
Minaj 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minaj shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lawrence pinned against the cage. Lawrence gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It looked like Lawrence wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lawrence misses the shot to the body.
Lawrence tries a head kick but it misses.
Minaj throws out a counter right but Lawrence avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Lawrence missing with a left hand there. Minaj was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Minaj tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Minaj pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Minaj takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Minaj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawrence was well out of range. Poor timing from Minaj.
Minaj shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lawrence is looking to clinch but Minaj is avoiding it.
Lawrence walks into a left hand.
Lawrence works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Minaj fails with the takedown.
Lawrence falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Minaj counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lawrence won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawrence is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
Minaj tries to score with some ground and pound. Lawrence controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Minaj throws an elbow but Lawrence slips to the side and avoids it well.
Minaj working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
An elbow from Minaj crashes against the mat.
Minaj landing strikes.
Minaj throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Minaj postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Minaj postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Minaj throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Minaj misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #SUB2#
Minaj is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lawrence is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lawrence takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T3#
Minaj postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lawrence avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Minaj.
An elbow from Minaj crashes against the mat.
Minaj working the ground and pound but Lawrence is defending the strikes.
Minaj looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lawrence is avoiding damage well.
Minaj misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minaj throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Minaj.
Lawrence is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Minaj fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T4#
An elbow from Minaj crashes against the mat.
Lawrence dodges the ground and pound from Minaj.
Minaj cracks Lawrence with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Minaj throws a strike aimed at the side of Lawrence's head but Lawrence avoids it well.
Minaj throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lawrence on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lawrence tries to get out of the position.
Lawrence is breathing heavily.
Minaj landing strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Minaj.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A control attempt from Lawrence but he's now mounted!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Minaj is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lawrence can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Minaj landing strikes from the mount and Lawrence is in trouble!
Lawrence knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Minaj on the ground.
Minaj sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tracy Minaj dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Minaj shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lawrence napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Minaj cracks Lawrence with a big elbow.
Minaj lands an elbow.
Lawrence avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Minaj.
Minaj tries to score with some ground and pound. Lawrence controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Minaj has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Minaj working the ground and pound.
Minaj working the ground and pound from side control.
An elbow from Minaj crashes against the mat.
Minaj in side control, throwing shots but Lawrence defends.
Minaj sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lawrence is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Minaj connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lawrence some visible discomfort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minaj works to advance to full mount. Lawrence defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T1#
Lawrence taking shots to the head.
Minaj lands a heavy elbow.
Lawrence wants to hold on but Minaj pushes him away.
Minaj looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Minaj landing strikes from the mount.
Minaj connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Minaj lands a nice shot to the head.
Minaj connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawrence tries to reverse the position but Minaj maintains control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Minaj raining down hammerfists from mount.
Minaj has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Minaj in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Minaj sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T2#
Minaj fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Minaj unloading with bombs!
Minaj postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lawrence looks a forlorn figure. #ROC2#
Lawrence is rocked!
A big strike lands for Minaj! That's really hurt Lawrence and he's turned his back - Minaj keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Minaj jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tracy Minaj!
Tracy Minaj is the new welterweight champion!
Tracy Minaj decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Johnny Lawrence had this to say: 'Hey Johnny! You're a cream puff!'.

 

Event: Alca8 Lawrence vs Jones     
Date:   Dec 26, 2018
#R1#
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones tries to clinch but Lawrence moves away
enabling Lawrence to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lawrence scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones slips under a jab.
Lawrence connects with a body shot.
Lawrence digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target. #CL2#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Lawrence swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawrence lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lawrence blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lawrence tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones tries to work over Lawrence's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Lawrence fails to land.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Lawrence blocking some punches.
Lawrence slowing the pace effectively.
Lawrence tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lawrence blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lawrence is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lawrence doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lawrence is trying to stall.
Lawrence blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lawrence blocks a body shot from Jones.
Lawrence tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones takes a shot to the head. #T2#
A short left from Jones.
A left hand lands to the body for Lawrence.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lawrence misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lawrence swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Lawrence.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Lawrence avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Lawrence goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lawrence misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lawrence swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lawrence misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Lawrence.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones lands a right hand. #T3#
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Lawrence avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Lawrence prevents a body shot from Jones.
A short uppercut from Lawrence.
Lawrence has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Lawrence tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones lands a left hand.
Lawrence tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lawrence definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lawrence misses with a body punch.
Lawrence doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lawrence tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Lawrence lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Lawrence tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Lawrence back against the cage.
Lawrence blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lawrence prevents it.
Lawrence lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lawrence swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Lawrence.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Lawrence lands a body punch.
Jones looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawrence misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lawrence fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lawrence lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Lawrence tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Lawrence lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Lawrence.
Lawrence tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Lawrence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lawrence.
Lawrence catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lawrence dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lawrence tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lawrence scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lawrence blocks a jab.
Lawrence is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Lawrence wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lawrence lands with a nice body punch.
Lawrence misses with a wild body shot.
Lawrence works the jab nicely.
Lawrence looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lawrence is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawrence. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lawrence takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lawrence lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Johnny Lawrence is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Lawrence misses with a series of wild punches. #T1##CL2#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lawrence, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Lawrence avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawrence doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Lawrence as the two fighters clinch.
Lawrence misses with a punch on the inside.
Lawrence working aggressively here.
Lawrence working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lawrence is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lawrence.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones. #BC#
Lawrence manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Lawrence forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Lawrence misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Lawrence misses with the head strike.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lawrence.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Lawrence controls the action.
Lawrence tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lawrence throws a head punch that misses.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Lawrence misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Lawrence lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lawrence struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Lawrence's head.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
Lawrence misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lawrence. #BC#
Lawrence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lawrence tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Lawrence throws a body kick that misses.
Lawrence just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lawrence.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lawrence paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lawrence scores with a body shot. #CL#
Lawrence has managed to clinch.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lawrence gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lawrence lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Lawrence fails to land.
Lawrence blocks a body shot from Jones. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawrence's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lawrence misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Lawrence.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lawrence doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lawrence displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
Lawrence digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Lawrence fails to land.
Lawrence blocks an uppercut.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lawrence or not.
Lawrence working aggressively here.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Lawrence avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Lawrence has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nice body punch from Lawrence - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lawrence dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lawrence swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnny Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawrence is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Lawrence throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Lawrence circles away.
Lawrence cracks Jones with a good jab.
Lawrence lands a slapping body shot.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lawrence jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lawrence throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, jab by Lawrence - just one landing.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawrence.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lawrence can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Lawrence tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones blocking some punches.
Lawrence scores with a hook to the body.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lawrence misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lawrence lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lawrence tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Lawrence doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good exchange - Lawrence coming out on top.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawrence jabs at Jones's body.
A lazy left from Lawrence finds it's target.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lawrence throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Jones takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL#
Lawrence clinches.
Lawrence blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lawrence misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones lands a body punch.
Lawrence scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones blocks a body shot from Lawrence.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Lawrence controls the action.
Johnny Lawrence has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Lawrence scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.
Lawrence doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lawrence misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones misses the jab.
Lawrence lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Lawrence pushes him away.
Lawrence connects with the punch.#CL2#
Jones clinches up with Lawrence and pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lawrence creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lawrence misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Lawrence struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Lawrence's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Lawrence's ribcage. Lawrence let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Lawrence lands a shot to the body.
Lawrence misses with a punch to the body.
Lawrence misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Lawrence.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawrence lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Lawrence lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Lawrence avoiding damage.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lawrence prevents a body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lawrence.
Lawrence pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lawrence lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Lawrence misses with the head strike.
Lawrence struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lawrence clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Lawrence scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Lawrence.
A right hook to the body lands for Lawrence.
Lawrence tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Lawrence misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lawrence can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Lawrence stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Lawrence lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Lawrence scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Lawrence.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Lawrence controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries a body shot but Lawrence blocks it.
Lawrence throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Lawrence fails to land.
Jones prevents a body shot from Lawrence.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lawrence.
Lawrence misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Lawrence misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lawrence misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawrence.
Lawrence tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Lawrence tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lawrence misses with a punch to the body.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Lawrence misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Lawrence tries to tie him up.
Still in the clinch, Lawrence scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawrence.
Lawrence tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Lawrence.
Lawrence scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head. #T2#
Lawrence blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawrence's elbow.
Lawrence tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Lawrence lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawrence tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lawrence swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lawrence lands a nice uppercut.
Lawrence blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lawrence misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lawrence working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Lawrence.
Jones is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lawrence working aggressively here.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Lawrence goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.
Jones tries a body shot but Lawrence blocks it.
Lawrence misses with a punch to the body.
Lawrence swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Lawrence has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Lawrence misses with the head strike.
Lawrence tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Lawrence tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Lawrence can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lawrence struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Lawrence avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Lawrence blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Lawrence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence connects with a looping right hand.
A jab from Jones misses.
Lawrence misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short left from Lawrence.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Lawrence had his way with James Jones in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Lawrence.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL#
Lawrence fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lawrence tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lawrence prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lawrence pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lawrence tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
A body shot lands from Lawrence.
Lawrence pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jones prevents a body shot from Lawrence.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Lawrence lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Lawrence softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.
Lawrence blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lawrence blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lawrence can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Lawrence pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Lawrence.
Lawrence digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
James Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lawrence tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Lawrence back against the cage.
A short right from Jones.
Jones prevents a body shot from Lawrence.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawrence's elbow.
Lawrence misses with a body punch.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lawrence stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lawrence lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lawrence lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Lawrence lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Lawrence misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lawrence as Jones tries to tie him up.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Lawrence on the inside.
Lawrence has a couple of punches blocked by Jones. #T3#
Lawrence scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lawrence throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Lawrence goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Lawrence lands a body punch.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Lawrence.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Lawrence scores with a shoulder strike.
Lawrence blocking some punches.
Lawrence pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Lawrence scores with a shoulder strike.
Johnny Lawrence is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lawrence lands a left hand.
Lawrence lands an uppercut.
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!
Lawrence tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones blocks a body shot from Lawrence. #T4#
Lawrence lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Lawrence misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones being controlled against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Lawrence scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lawrence makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lawrence lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Lawrence misses with a punch to the body.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lawrences head.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Lawrence is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Lawrence showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lawrence has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 50:45
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Lawrence!

Johnny Lawrence retains his welterweight title!
Johnny Lawrence managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, VENUM MMA WEAR, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: Alcabeat6: champions unite     
Date:   Dec 21, 2018
#R1#
Lawrence defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lawrence scores with a nice head shot.
Lawrence connects with a looping right hand.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lawrence stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lawrence wants it to stay on the feet.
Lawrence with a jab.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lawrence counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnny Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Johnson.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Lawrence.
Lawrence throws a shot to the body.
Lawrence scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson misses with a straight right. #CL#
Lawrence rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Lawrence works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lawrence makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lawrence scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Lawrence scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Lawrence forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Lawrence.
A short right from Lawrence on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lawrence - that landed with a thud.
Lawrence lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lawrence lands a body punch.
Lawrence lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lawrence just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stalling in the clinch from Lawrence.
Lawrence lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lawrence gets underhooks to prevent Johnson's takedown attempt.
Lawrence lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawrence tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lawrence lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Lawrence scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.#T2#
Lawrence tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Lawrence looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A short left from Lawrence.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lawrence.
A short body shot lands from Lawrence as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson looks winded!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lawrence tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Lawrence as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Lawrence.
Lawrence presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lawrence pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lawrence lands with a light punch inside.
Lawrence lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Lawrence lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Lawrence working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lawrence lands a body punch.
Lawrence lands a body punch.
Lawrence lands with a left to the head.
Lawrence lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Lawrence tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lawrence lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lawrence lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Lawrence content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Lawrence on the inside.
Lawrence softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lawrence scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lawrence working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Lawrence breaks from the clinch.
Lawrence throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lawrence displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Lawrence finish him?
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lawrence to score with a decent uppercut.
Lawrence listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Lawrence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Lawrence shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Johnson is backing up but Lawrence catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Johnson covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Lawrence Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Lawrence!
Johnny Lawrence is the new welterweight champion!
Johnny Lawrence really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that VENUM MMA WEAR logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: Alcabeat4     
Date:   Dec 01, 2018
#R1#
Lawrence works the jab nicely.
Minaj misses with a body shot.
Lawrence blocks a jab.
Lawrence connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Minaj avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Minaj lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Minaj shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lawrence as he jumps to the side.
Lawrence throws a body shot but no joy.
Minaj misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Lawrence was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Minaj misses with an uppercut.
Minaj throws a poor cross that misses
and Lawrence counters with a stiff right hand.
Lawrence misses with a body punch
and Minaj counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lawrence thinking.
Lawrence scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Minaj throws a lazy right hand but Lawrence sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Minaj takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Minaj walks into a left hand.
Minaj misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lawrence lands a two punch combo. #T1#
Lawrence lands a nice shot to the body.
Minaj misses the jab.
Johnny Lawrence is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lawrence keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Minaj.
Minaj throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lawrence sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lawrence scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD2#
Minaj shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lawrence's guard.
Minaj throwing strikes from guard but Lawrence blocks nicely.
Minaj trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Minaj wants to pass the guard but Lawrence is keeping the position.
Minaj looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Minaj missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minaj throws a big right hand that misses.
Lawrence is trying to keep Minaj in close. #T2#
Minaj postures up in Lawrence's guard and throws a big left but Lawrence blocks it.
Minaj working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Minaj cracks Lawrence with a solid left hand.
Minaj advances to half guard.
Minaj not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Minaj thows a huge punch but Lawrence dodges it nicely.
Minaj throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minaj thows a huge punch but Lawrence dodges it nicely.
Minaj not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Minaj not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Minaj not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Minaj missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Minaj thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lawrence's head.
Minaj scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Minaj tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lawrence knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Minaj thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lawrence's head.
Minaj lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lawrence keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lawrence trying to control here.
Lawrence avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Minaj.
Lawrence avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Minaj.
Lawrence has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Minaj is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Minaj with the ground and pound but Lawrence uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lawrence avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Minaj pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawrence is keeping the position for now.
Minaj missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Minaj has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Minaj lands a couple of digs.
Minaj throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Minaj works over Lawrence with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Minaj's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Minaj postures up and lands a big shot to Lawrence's brow.
Minaj throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tracy Minaj dominated that round.
That's time! Lawrence's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lawrence misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Minaj tries for a takedown but Lawrence sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lawrence lands with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Minaj throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lawrence lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawrence. Minaj does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawrence tries to clinch but Minaj moves out of range.
Minaj walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Minaj slips a jab and a cross from Lawrence.
Minaj shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lawrence as he jumps to the side.
Lawrence connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence misses with a body shot.
Minaj thows a left - swing and a miss!
Minaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lawrence moves away.
Minaj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawrence was well out of range. Poor timing from Minaj.#T1#
Minaj shoots for a double leg takedown but Lawrence sprawls well. He's pushed Minaj's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Lawrence misses its target.
Johnny Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tracy Minaj.
Lawrence swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Minaj counters with a nice uppercut.
Minaj takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawrence. Minaj does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawrence lands with a right hand.
Lawrence throws a jab but it's blocked by Minaj.
Lawrence moves forwards but Minaj connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lawrence thows a left - swing and a miss!
Minaj ducks under a wild hook from Lawrence.
Lawrence takes a swing at Minaj's ribcage but misses.
Minaj misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Lawrence misses the target.
Minaj misses with a hook
and Lawrence counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Lawrence drives through and clinches with Minaj against the cage.
Lawrence blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lawrence lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minaj prevents a body shot from Lawrence.
Lawrence misses with a body punch. #T2#
Minaj works on Lawrence's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Minaj fails to land.
Lawrence tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minaj's elbow.
Lawrence scores with a nice hook to the head.
Minaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Lawrence.
Minaj fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Minaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lawrence misses with a punch to the body.
Lawrence tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minaj's elbow.
Lawrence wants to stall.
Lawrence works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lawrence.
Lawrence can't find room to land a body shot as Minaj controls the action.
Lawrence is working Minaj over against the cage.
Lawrence pushes Minaj back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lawrence.
Lawrence lands a left hand.
Minaj can't find room to land a body shot as Lawrence controls the action. #T3#
Lawrence taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lawrence tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Lawrence. #ROC#
Minaj is rocked!
Lawrence scores with a shot to the side of Minaj's head.
Minaj is still on wobbly legs! Can Lawrence finish him?
Lawrence lands a big right hand that drops Minaj! The killer instinct kicks in and Lawrence finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Lawrence!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Lawrence!
Johnny Lawrence seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Alcabeat2     
Date:   Nov 16, 2018
#R1#
Me misses with a series of wild punches.
Me throws a push kick but Lawrence slaps the foot to one side.
Lawrence appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Me thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Lawrence has closed the distance and engaged Me in a clinch.
Lawrence lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Me.
Lawrence gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Me.
Good body shot from Lawrence. #BC#
Lawrence breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lawrence lands with a slapping head kick.
Me throws a right and a left that Lawrence avoids nicely.
Me misses with a left hand
and Lawrence counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lawrence lands a jab to Me's midsection.
Me defending well as Lawrence loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Lawrence shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lawrence swings for the body but Me moves out of range.
Lawrence moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Lawrence rushes Me and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lawrence cracks Me with a nice body shot.
Me looks winded!
Lawrence stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lawrence lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lawrence lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lawrence lands with a short shot to the head.
Me's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lawrence cracks Me with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Lawrence.
Lawrence looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lawrence lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Me backwards. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Lawrence.
A short right from Lawrence on the inside.
Lawrence lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lawrence lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Lawrence breaks the clinch. #CL#
Lawrence moves into the clinch successfully.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short uppercut from Lawrence.
Lawrence lands a left hand that snaps the head of Me backwards.
Lawrence slowing the pace effectively.
Lawrence lands a left hand that snaps the head of Me backwards. #T3#
A short right from Lawrence on the inside.
A short uppercut from Lawrence.
Lawrence lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Lawrence.
Lawrence leaning against his opponent.
Lawrence lands a hook that snaps the head of Me backwards. #ROC#
Me is rocked!
Lawrence lands a right hand that snaps the head of Me backwards.
Me is still on wobbly legs! Can Lawrence finish him?
Lawrence creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Me with a big uppercut! Me tries to clinch up but Lawrence pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Me to the mat! Me covers up and Lawrence unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johnny Lawrence!
Johnny Lawrence decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Jamakin Me stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oops.'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 08, 2018
#R1#
Lawrence fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lawrence throws a good cross that connects.
Lawrence punishes Azambuja's body with a nice straight punch.
Lawrence throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Azambuja cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lawrence walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Azambuja blocks a jab.
Azambuja ducks under a wild hook from Lawrence.
Azambuja is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lawrence with a body shot.
Azambuja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawrence was well out of range. Poor timing from Azambuja.
Lawrence was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lawrence bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lawrence goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Azambuja is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lawrence with a body shot.
Johnny Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Azambuja just misses with a punch to the body.
Azambuja gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawrence misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Azambuja counters with a stiff right hand.
A leg kick checked by Azambuja.
Lawrence moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAzambuja.#T1#
Lawrence blocks a jab.
Lawrence ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lawrence misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Azambuja releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lawrence swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Azambuja counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawrence. Azambuja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawrence tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Azambuja manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence digs a good hook to Azambuja's body.
Lawrence is looking to wear down Azambuja with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lawrence misses with a right hand
and Azambuja counters with a right hand to the body.
Lawrence walks into a left hand.
Lawrence looks to throw the jab but Azambuja is out of range.
Azambuja swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lawrence misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Azambuja counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Lawrence connects with a right hand. Azambuja shakes it off.
Lawrence misses with a hook. Azambuja ducked under it nicely.
Azambuja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the 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!
Azambuja misses with a double jab.
Lawrence tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lawrence swings away with a body shot that misses
and Azambuja counters with a nice uppercut.
Lawrence swings widly with a right hand
and Azambuja counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Azambuja displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lawrence throws out the jab.
It seemed like Azambuja was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab lands there for Azambuja.
Lawrence lands with a nice body punch.
Azambuja uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawrence.
Lawrence throws a hook but Azambuja avoids it easily.
Azambuja only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Lawrence misses with a left hand
and Azambuja counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A punch combination from Lawrence misses.
Azambuja darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lawrence jabs Azambuja to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lawrence throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Azambuja on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Lawrence throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Azambuja keeps the fight on the outside.
Azambuja is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lawrence had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lawrence takes one to the side of the head.
Azambuja looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lawrence throws a low kick but it's checked well by Azambuja.
Azambuja throws a head kick but Lawrence moves out of range. #T4#
Lawrence pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lawrence misses with a looping left.
Azambuja doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lawrence looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lawrence scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Azambuja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lawrence.
Lawrence lands with a good body shot.
Lawrence takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Azambuja. Lawrence does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawrence bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Azambuja's head.
Lawrence tries to close the distance and clinch but Azambuja swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Azambuja on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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 Johnny Lawrence will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lawrence throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Azambuja on the side of the head.
Johnny Lawrence is winning the standup battle so far.
Azambuja changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lawrence misses with an uppercut. Azambuja saw that one coming.
Azambuja moves away from the strike by Lawrence.
Azambuja throws a body punch but Lawrence moves out of range. #CL#
Lawrence moves into the clinch.
Lawrence swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Azambuja as the two fighters clinch.
Lawrence misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence tries to pull guard but Azambuja holds him up against the cage and eventually Lawrence drops back down to his feet.
A right hand to the body from Azambuja.
Lawrence takes a shot to the head.
Lawrence tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Azambuja smiles and moves away.
Azambuja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Lawrence just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawrence tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Azambuja was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawrence.
Lawrence throws a looping overhand right but Azambuja ducks down to avoid it.
Azambuja scores with a hook to the body. Lawrence takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Azambuja misses with a body shot #CL#
and Lawrence counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Azambuja is looking to break free of the clinch but Lawrence has double underhooks.
Lawrence lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Azambuja blocking some punches.
Azambuja has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Azambuja cracks Lawrence with a nice body shot.
Lawrence fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lawrence has a couple of punches blocked by Azambuja.
Lawrence tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Azambuja's elbow.
Azambuja tries a body shot but Lawrence blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Lawrence as the two fighters clinch.
Lawrence scores with a shot to the side of Azambuja's head. #T2#
Lawrence blocks an uppercut.
Azambuja is looking to break free of the clinch but Lawrence has double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Azambuja.
Lawrence lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lawrence.
Azambuja stalling.
Azambuja prevents a body shot from Lawrence.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Azambuja wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lawrence has him pressed against the cage.
Lawrence lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lawrence stalling.
Lawrence working aggressively here.
Azambuja tries to break free but Lawrence pushes him back against the cage.
Lawrence is trying to pull guard but Azambuja turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Lawrence. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azambuja blocking some punches.
Lawrence has a couple of punches blocked by Azambuja. #BC#
Lawrence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence moves to clinch but Azambuja breaks away
and Azambuja counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Azambuja. Lawrence does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawrence on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lawrence throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lawrence moves in looking to clinch but Azambuja pushes him off.
Donk. Lawrence catches Azambuja right on the button with a cross.
Lawrence looks to land a combination but Azambuja avoids it well.
Azambuja swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Azambuja throws a head kick but Lawrence moves out of range.
A big right from Lawrence misses.
Lawrence tries to move into range but Azambuja moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lawrence swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Azambuja.
Lawrence misses with an uppercut
and Azambuja counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lawrence thinking. #T4#
Azambuja throws a body punch but Lawrence moves out of range.
Azambuja scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Azambuja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lawrence.
Lawrence throws a predictable looking body shot
and Azambuja connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawrence throws a nice looking combination but Azambuja bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Lawrence misses.
Lawrence just misses with a punch to the body.
Azambuja tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Lawrence on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lawrence scores with a sloppy right hand. Azambuja should have avoided that one.
Azambuja scores with a hook to the body. Lawrence takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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 Johnny Lawrence will probably get the nod.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Lawrence throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Azambuja counters with a nice uppercut.
Azambuja just misses with a punch to the body.
Azambuja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lawrence.
Lawrence misses with a shot to the body
and Azambuja counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Azambuja tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lawrence gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lawrence missing with a left hand there. Azambuja was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Azambuja releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lawrence misses with a right hand
and Azambuja counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Azambuja counters with a straight right hand.
Lawrence falls off balance throwing a combination
and Azambuja counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Lawrence lands with a right hand.
Azambuja misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lawrence.
Lawrence tries to counter by clinching up but Azambuja breaks away and moves out of range.
Azambuja connects with a body shot that sends Lawrence's belly button to the back.
Lawrence tries to clinch up.
Lawrence throws the left hand but Azambuja avoids the punch easily.
Good exchange - Azambuja coming out on top.
Azambuja slips a jab from Lawrence.
Lawrence misses with a kick to the body.
Azambuja wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lawrence looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Azambuja listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A shot to the body from Lawrence misses
letting Azambuja counter with a right hand. #T2#
Lawrence misses with a looping left.
Lawrence scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lawrence throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lawrence fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence misses with a hook to the body
letting Azambuja counter with a right hand.
Azambuja avoids the body shot from Lawrence.
Lawrence just misses with a punch to the body.
Azambuja looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A shot to the body from Lawrence misses
and Azambuja counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lawrence swings widly with a right hand
letting Azambuja counter with a right hand.
Azambuja on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab lands there for Azambuja.#T3#
Lawrence wants to clinch up but Azambuja keeps it at a distance.
Lawrence scores with the left hand. Azambuja knows he should have avoided that one.
Azambuja lands with a straight right. Lawrence didn't see that one coming.
Lawrence tries to clinch but Azambuja is having none of it.
A jab from Lawrence misses.
Lawrence misses with a left hand
letting Azambuja counter with a right hand.
Johnny Lawrence is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Azambuja avoids the body shot from Lawrence.
Azambuja throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Azambuja throws a hook to the side of Lawrence's head but Lawrence sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Azambuja lands a slapping body shot.
Azambuja moves away from the strike by Lawrence. #T4#
Lawrence misses with a hook. Azambuja ducked under it nicely.
Azambuja ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lawrence looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A countering left hand to the body from Azambuja misses.
Azambuja tests Lawrence's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lawrence looks to land a body kick but Azambuja moved away.
A jab from Lawrence finds it's way through Azambuja's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawrence moves forwards but Azambuja connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lawrence tests Azambuja's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lawrence closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lucas Azambuja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lawrence moves in looking to clinch but Azambuja pushes him off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Azambuja comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lawrence has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Lawrence!

A victorious Johnny Lawrence thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

 
 
 
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