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Event:
EFC 32
Date: Nov 17, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Lawrence scores with a takedown into Mcbasketball's guard.
Lawrence wants to pass the guard but Mcbasketball is keeping the position.
Lawrence is in close to Mcbasketball's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lawrence wants to pass the guard but Mcbasketball is keeping the position.#SUB#
Mcbasketball has his foot on Lawrence 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lawrence works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Mcbasketball 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcbasketball is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mcbasketball keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully. #T1#
Lawrence looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Mcbasketball is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lawrence is aware though and is defending well.
Mcbasketball keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lawrence got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcbasketball has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lawrence has managed to get both his arms back between Mcbasketball's legs - danger averted.
Lawrence tries to free his leg and advance position but Mcbasketball is retaining full guard.
Lawrence sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lawrence makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Mcbasketball working for a triangle but Lawrence defends it easily.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcbasketball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcbasketball controls Lawrence momentarily but Lawrence frees himself. #SUB#
Mcbasketball is looking for a triangle but Lawrence pushes his legs off easily.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcbasketball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcbasketball being controlled here, momentarily.
Mcbasketball definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Mcbasketball looking to control.
Lawrence throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Mcbasketball isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lawrence stacks Mcbasketball on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lawrence !
We've been informed that Lawrence has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lawrence wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcbasketball keeps working.
Mcbasketball tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lawrence wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mcbasketball struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Lawrence tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lawrence has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Lawrence wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mcbasketball, who protects the arm well. #T4##SUB2#
Lawrence working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Lawrence working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lawrence tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lawrence has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcbasketball manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eugene 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#
Lawrence just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawrence misses with a head kick.
Mcbasketball defending well as Lawrence loads up on a big left hand.
Mcbasketball went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Donk. Lawrence catches Mcbasketball right on the button with a cross.
Lawrence scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
No luck for Lawrence with that takedown attempt.
Mcbasketball went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mcbasketball misses with a wild combination.
Lawrence misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mcbasketball changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Lawrence closes the distance and pushes Mcbasketball back into the cage.
Mcbasketball can't find room to land a body shot as Lawrence controls the action.
#T1##TD#
Mcbasketball pulls guard.
Lawrence makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Mcbasketball keeps moving.
Lawrence slips nicely into half guard.
Mcbasketball is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mcbasketball is working hard here to advance position.
Lawrence is thwarting Mcbasketball's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Lawrence is trying to work for a kimura but Mcbasketball is defending well.
#T2#
Mcbasketball preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lawrence wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mcbasketball keeps working.
Mcbasketball is trying to maintain the position but Lawrence is very close to passing his half guard.
Lawrence passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mcbasketball!
Mcbasketball regains half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Lawrence is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mcbasketball has his hands clasped together around Lawrence 's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Lawrence is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mcbasketball has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mcbasketball works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Mcbasketball is looking for a triangle but Lawrence pushes his legs off easily.
Lawrence advances to half guard.
Mcbasketball trying to control here.
#T4#
Lawrence wants to pass the guard but Mcbasketball is defending well. #SUB#
Mcbasketball is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lawrence pulls his head out easily.
Mcbasketball is trying to maintain the position but Lawrence is very close to passing his half guard.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawrence content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lawrence is trying to control the action in half guard but Mcbasketball is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mcbasketball is defending against the submission attempts here by Lawrence .
Lawrence wants to take a breather but Mcbasketball is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eugene Lawrence showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Lawrence tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lawrence misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Lawrence gets a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Lawrence .
#TD2#
Lawrence pulls guard effortlessly.
Lawrence looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mcbasketball is pushing down on Lawrence 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lawrence is fighting to maintain full guard but Mcbasketball has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lawrence tries to roll over but Mcbasketball keeps him under control.
Lawrence works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Lawrence is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Lawrence throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mcbasketball trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom. #T1#
Mcbasketball trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcbasketball preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Mcbasketball drops back looking for a leg! Lawrence is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawrence manages to kick Mcbasketball off! Mcbasketball jumps back into Lawrence 's guard. #SUB2#
Lawrence is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mcbasketball trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
Mcbasketball landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lawrence looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mcbasketball wants to pass the guard but Lawrence is keeping the position.
Mcbasketball trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawrence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eugene Lawrence has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lawrence looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Lawrence is looking for a triangle but Mcbasketball pushes his legs off easily.
Lawrence keeping moving, preventing Mcbasketball from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mcbasketball avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Mcbasketball wants to pass the guard but Lawrence is keeping the position.
Lawrence looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lawrence .
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mcbasketball as he avoids it easily.
Lawrence fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mcbasketball has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mcbasketball or perhaps it was just good defense by Lawrence , which made it look bad.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mcbasketball but Mcbasketball pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
No luck for Mcbasketball with that takedown attempt.
Lawrence getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Lawrence pushes Mcbasketball up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Mcbasketball manages to pull guard.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcbasketball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mcbasketball is looking for a triangle but Lawrence pushes his legs off easily.
Lawrence is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Mcbasketball keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eugene Lawrence really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R4#
Lawrence avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD2#
Lawrence looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mcbasketball!#SUB2#
Lawrence is trying to get an arm triangle but Mcbasketball is defending well. #SUB2#
Lawrence tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcbasketball manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lawrence prevents Mcbasketball from improving his position.#T1#
Mcbasketball is trying to control but can't.
Mcbasketball moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Lawrence drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mcbasketball dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB#
Mcbasketball postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lawrence is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mcbasketball, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Mcbasketball working for a triangle but Lawrence defends it easily.
#T2##SUB#
Mcbasketball 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.
Lawrence trying to control but Mcbasketball is working from the bottom.
Lawrence pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcbasketball is keeping the position for now.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Mcbasketball keeps moving. #T3#
Lawrence working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Lawrence drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lawrence jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mcbasketball pulls Lawrence in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Mcbasketball 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.
Lawrence showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lawrence passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Lawrence is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mcbasketball has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mcbasketball can't do much from the bottom here.
Lawrence works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cranjis Mcbasketball has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcbasketball is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lawrence 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawrence trying to control from half guard but Mcbasketball is working away.
Mcbasketball moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eugene 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Eugene Lawrence !
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Eugene Lawrence !
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Eugene Lawrence !
Eugene Lawrence wins by unanimous decision!
Eugene Lawrence decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
EFC 20
Date: Jul 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Lawrence plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lawrence lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Randle circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lawrence looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lawrence throws a sloppy head kick and Randle moves out of range easily. #TD#
Randle decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lawrence has one foot on Randle's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randle fails to land with a series of punches.
Lawrence gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Randle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lawrence 's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randle landing with the ground and pound.
Randle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Randle trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lawrence is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Randle scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Lawrence is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Randle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Randle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lawrence throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Randle works over Lawrence with some ground and pound from guard.
Randle is pushing down on Lawrence 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lawrence is fighting to maintain full guard but Randle has managed to sneak the leg through.
Randle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lawrence with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Randle looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Randle looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Randle wants to control but Lawrence is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Lawrence actively working from the bottom here.
Randle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Lawrence looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lawrence has hold of Randle's hands but Randle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Randle is just content to waste time from the top position. Lawrence takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lawrence working for a triangle but Randle defends it easily.
Lawrence keeping moving, preventing Randle from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Randle 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 Randle has Lawrence in his guard.#REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lawrence accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Randle keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully.
Randle seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've been informed that Lawrence has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lawrence passes Randle's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Randle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lawrence trying to control but Randle is working from the bottom.
Lawrence throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Randle keeping full guard, as Lawrence tries to pass.
Lawrence stopping the sweep attempt from Randle.
Lawrence postures up in Randle's guard and throws a big left but Randle blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence throws a big elbow that misses.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Randle keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lawrence postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Randle is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lawrence , into his guard. #REVR#
Randle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Randle working some strikes from top position.
Lawrence working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lue Randle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Randle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Randle throws a right hand that Lawrence ducks under and follows up with a left that Lawrence also avoids with ease.
Lawrence thows a leg kick but Randle checks it #TD#
and Randle counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Randle cracks Lawrence with a solid left hand.
Randle landing some decent shots from guard.
Randle postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Randle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Randle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Randle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lue Randle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Randle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lawrence looking for a sweep. Not yet Lawrence , not yet.
Randle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lawrence is trying to keep Randle in close.
Randle working some strikes from top position.
Randle wants to pass the guard but Lawrence is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lawrence is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Randle lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Lawrence had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Randle defends it easily.
Randle scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lawrence is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Randle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Randle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Randle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lawrence has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Randle has managed to get both his arms back between Lawrence 's legs - danger averted.
Randle looking to sit in guard and control but Lawrence gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Randle seems keen to control Lawrence 's posture.#T2#
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Randle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawrence pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Randle is keeping the position for now.
Lawrence passes into half guard.
Randle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lawrence scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Lawrence is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Lawrence is pressing down on Randle's thigh, looking to free his foot. Randle is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Lawrence is looking for a kimura but Randle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lawrence to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Lawrence is working for a submission of some sort.
Lawrence wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randle keeps working.
Randle is trying to maintain the position but Lawrence is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Lawrence looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lawrence is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lawrence trying to pass the guard but Randle defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lawrence wants to work for an arm triangle but Randle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lawrence is looking to pass Randle's guard but actually Randle recovers to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lue Randle 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#
Randle misses with a two punch combination.
Randle chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lawrence can pounce on him.
#CL#
Randle drives through and clinches with Lawrence against the cage.
Lawrence lands a nice shot to the body.
Lawrence prevents the takedown attempt.
Lawrence is trying to pull guard but Randle turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lawrence tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Randle's elbow. #TD2#
Lawrence decides to pull guard.
Randle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lawrence lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Randle controls Lawrence momentarily but Lawrence frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Randle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Lawrence tries to free his leg and advance position but Randle is retaining full guard.
Lawrence content to stall in guard here.
Lawrence preventing the sweep.
Randle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lawrence manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Lawrence escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Randle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lawrence is trying to keep Randle in close.
#T2#
Randle with a nice head shot there.
Randle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lawrence looking to control.
Randle looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Randle trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
Randle is working Lawrence over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Randle wants to control from the top but Lawrence keeps moving.
Randle is really struggling to control Lawrence but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lawrence is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Lawrence throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Randle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Randle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawrence is looking to advance position but Randle has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Randle lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Randle lands a big shot there that rocks Lawrence but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Randle scoring with strikes but Lawrence is staying in there. #ROC#Lawrence is rocked!
Randle landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lawrence is still in real trouble! Can Randle finish him?
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T4#
Randle tries to control but Lawrence wriggling away.
Lawrence is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randle lands a big elbow.
Randle loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Lawrence scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Randle land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Randle stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lue Randle!
Lue Randle retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Lue Randle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Eugene Lawrence stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my fans love you all!!'. |
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Event:
EFC 17
Date: Jun 17, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Lawrence gets a takedown into half guard.
Lawrence prevents Randle from improving his position.
Lawrence performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lawrence wants to control but Randle is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Lawrence wants to work for an arm triangle but Randle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lawrence trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randle trying to hold on to Lawrence 's head to control him but Lawrence postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Randle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Randle.
Randle controlling Lawrence 's posture. #SUB#
Lawrence is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lawrence is looking to pass into half guard but Randle pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Randle is in guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Randle postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lawrence is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Randle, into his guard. #REVR#
Lawrence controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Randle keeps moving.
Randle tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Lawrence drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Randle dives on top into guard.#REVB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lawrence wants to sweep here but Randle controlling him for the moment.
Randle scoring with some ground and pound.
Lawrence keeping moving, preventing Randle from controlling successfully.
Randle lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Lawrence looking for a guillotine here but Randle defends easily.
#SUB#
Lawrence throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Randle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lawrence 's head.
Randle landing some decent shots from guard.
Randle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Randle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been informed that Randle has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lawrence not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Randle lands a couple of digs.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lawrence holds on and takes a little breather.
Randle postures up and lands a big shot to Lawrence 's brow. #T4##SUB#
Lawrence is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Randle defends well.
Randle must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Randle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Randle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Randle lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Lawrence is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Randle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lawrence is trying to control the position but Randle postures up.
Lawrence looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Randle connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randle lands a couple of digs.
Lawrence controls Randle momentarily but Randle frees himself.
Randle distracts Lawrence with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lue Randle 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 doesn't manage to clinch there - Randle circles away.
An inside leg kick from Randle misses.
Eugene Lawrence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawrence tests Randle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Randle tries to clinch but Lawrence moves out of range.
A jab from Lawrence does it's job there.
Randle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lawrence walks into a left hand.
Randle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lawrence wants to clinch up but Randle keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lawrence pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lawrence throws a head kick that Randle semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawrence tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
so Randle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lawrence bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Randle's guard. #REVR##T1#
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Randle keeps moving.
Lawrence trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Randle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Randle keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randle wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Lawrence postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Randle is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lawrence , into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Lawrence throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2##SUB#
Lawrence working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Randle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Randle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Lawrence is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Randle defends well.
Randle stands up over Lawrence , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lawrence looking to control.
Randle is in close to Lawrence 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lawrence trying to control the position here.
Randle chips away with some ground and pound.#T3##SUB#
Lawrence has his foot on Randle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Randle works his way back into a safe position though.
Randle cracks Lawrence with a solid left hand.
Randle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Randle landing with the ground and pound.
Randle scoring with punches to the head and body.
Randle trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
Randle landing some decent shots from guard.
Randle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lawrence looking to control.
#SUB#
Lawrence escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Randle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Lawrence is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Randle is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Randle landing with the ground and pound. #ROC2#Lawrence is rocked!
Randle lands a couple of elbows.
Oh Lawrence is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lawrence is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lawrence seems to have got his legs back now.
Randle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Randle distracts Lawrence with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Randle is in close to Lawrence 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Randle stands up over Lawrence , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Lawrence is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Randle is aware though and is defending well.
Randle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Randle is working Lawrence over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Lawrence is looking for a triangle but Randle pushes his legs off easily.
Lawrence wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lue Randle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Randle throws a leg kick #TD#
and Lawrence counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Randle has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lawrence off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lawrence dives in for a single leg takedown but Randle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Randle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Randle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Randle gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lawrence kicks off Randle and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Randle drives through and clinches with Lawrence against the cage.
Nice elbow from Lawrence .
Randle keeps control of Lawrence as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lawrence blocking some punches.
#BC#
Lawrence 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lawrence getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lawrence tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Lawrence looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Randle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Randle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Randle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lawrence sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Randle's guard.
Randle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lawrence 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lawrence 's back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Randle. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Lawrence trying to control the position but Randle manages to sink in the hooks.
Randle controlling well, preventing Lawrence from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Randle is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lawrence knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lawrence for a finish. #SUB2#
Lawrence showing good submission defense here.
#T2#
Randle is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Lawrence . He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Lawrence grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Randle connects with a big shot to the side of Lawrence 's head.
I really don't envy Lawrence right now.
Randle is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Lawrence up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randle is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Lawrence . He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Lawrence is really stuck here.
Randle trying to control.
Randle scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Lawrence tries to escape but Randle has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Randle cracks Lawrence with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Lawrence from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#T3#
Randle connects with a couple of big shots that have Lawrence covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Lawrence ! Randle fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lue Randle!
Lue Randle is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Lue Randle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Eugene Lawrence was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my fans love you all!!'. |
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Event:
EFC 12
Date: Apr 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Mcbasketball throws a right and a left that Lawrence avoids nicely.
Mcbasketball wants to clinch but Lawrence slips to the side
and Lawrence counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lawrence tries to clinch there but Mcbasketball circles away.
#TD2#
Lawrence gets caught flat footed, as Mcbasketball shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Lawrence has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcbasketball can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lawrence will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lawrence working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcbasketball.
Lawrence working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mcbasketball.
Mcbasketball has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mcbasketball trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawrence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mcbasketball's guard. #REVR#
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcbasketball is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawrence pushing down on Mcbasketball's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Mcbasketball is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lawrence pulls his head out easily. #T1##SUB2#
Mcbasketball looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lawrence passes to full mount!
Lawrence controlling the position easily from mount.
Mcbasketball is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lawrence looking to control but Mcbasketball is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mcbasketball prevents Lawrence from taking his back.
Lawrence trying to control but Mcbasketball is having none of it. #T2#
Lawrence is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lawrence looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lawrence controlling the pace for now.
Mcbasketball working to try and regain half guard.
Lawrence controlling his opponent.
Lawrence avoids the attempt from Mcbasketball to control.
Mcbasketball is working to get back to half guard.
Lawrence controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Lawrence can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mcbasketball is looking to escape. #SUB#
Lawrence is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mcbasketball has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mcbasketball!
Lawrence is trying to keep Mcbasketball in close.
#SUB#
Lawrence looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Mcbasketball is defending well. Lawrence quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Mcbasketball has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lawrence celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eugene Lawrence !
Eugene Lawrence retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Eugene Lawrence thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
EFC 10
Date: Mar 19, 2021 |
#R1#
McGregson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lawrence avoids it really well and circles away.
McGregson throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Lawrence counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
McGregson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lawrence is working away from the top position though.
McGregson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McGregson.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but McGregson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
McGregson looking for a guillotine here but Lawrence defends easily.
#SUB2#
McGregson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lawrence escapes and throws McGregson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lawrence looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Lawrence is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lawrence has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Lawrence is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McGregson has escaped the position, nice work there.
McGregson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lawrence 's best efforts.#SUB#
Lawrence is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Lawrence is working for a kimura but McGregson is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
McGregson actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lawrence wants to control but McGregson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
McGregson is defending against the submission attempts here by Lawrence .
McGregson moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGregson keeping full guard, as Lawrence tries to pass. #SUB2#
McGregson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lawrence defends it easily.
Lawrence showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Lawrence stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGregson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
McGregson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lawrence pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGregson is keeping the position for now.
Lawrence is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
McGregson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lawrence defends it easily.#SUB2#
McGregson 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. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lawrence passes McGregson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lawrence is trying to control the action in half guard but McGregson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lawrence prevents McGregson from improving his position.
McGregson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lawrence wants to pass the guard but McGregson is keeping the position.
McGregson keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
McGregson 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eugene Lawrence will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
McGregson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
McGregson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lawrence has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lawrence tries to buck McGregson off but McGregson is having none of it.
Lawrence manages to work his way to half guard, despite McGregson's best efforts.#SUB2#
McGregson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lawrence has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lawrence is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence is refusing to be controlled, as McGregson sits in half guard. #T1##SUB#
Lawrence looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lawrence manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Lawrence is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lawrence keeping moving, preventing McGregson from controlling successfully.
McGregson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lawrence is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
McGregson is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2##SUB#
Lawrence actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
McGregson is looking for a kimura here.
McGregson is thwarting Lawrence 's attempts to control the position.
Lawrence keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lawrence slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
McGregson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawrence swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lawrence looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McGregson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lawrence is looking for a sweep. McGregson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGregson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
McGregson seems to be working for a kimura but Lawrence defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
McGregson is trying to work for a kimura but Lawrence is defending well.
Lawrence makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lawrence .
McGregson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at EFC Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4#
Lawrence looking for a sweep. Not yet Lawrence , not yet. #SUB#
Lawrence is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! McGregson rolls with it to try and escape but Lawrence cranks on the arm and McGregson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eugene Lawrence !
Eugene Lawrence retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Eugene Lawrence thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
EFC 9
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Lawrence feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lawrence has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB2#
Eagle throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Eagle looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lawrence has picked Eagle up and slammed him! Eagle can't keep hold of the triangle and Lawrence manages to pass to side control!
Eagle is looking for a sweep.
Eagle is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lawrence is controlling him well.#SUB#
Lawrence is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Eagle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The referee asks Lawrence politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lawrence prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Lawrence tries for a kimura but Eagle is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eagle is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Lawrence working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Eagle can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Lawrence is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Eagle is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Eagle tries to strike from the bottom but misses.#SUB#
Lawrence is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Eagle is trying to escape and Lawrence transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Eagle is forced to tap! Nice work there by Lawrence ! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eugene Lawrence !
Eugene Lawrence retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Eugene Lawrence 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. |
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Event:
EFC6: Lawrence vs Randle
Date: Feb 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Lawrence shoots for a double leg takedown but Randle sprawls well. He's pushed Lawrence 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Lawrence gets caught napping as Randle dives in and scores a takedown. Lawrence manages to retain guard.
Lawrence has momentary wrist control but Randle slips an elbow through the middle.
Randle works over Lawrence with some ground and pound from guard.
Randle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Randle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Randle is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lawrence has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Randle is looking to defend but Lawrence has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Randle! Lawrence pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Randle taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eugene Lawrence !
Eugene Lawrence is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Eugene 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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Event:
EFC3: New Year Fight NIght
Date: Jan 01, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Lawrence closes the distance and pushes Watson back into the cage.#TD2#
Watson is trying to trip Lawrence . He has hold of a leg but Lawrence is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Watson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lawrence manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Watson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Lawrence sitting in guard here, content to control.
Watson keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully.
Watson is trying to control the position but Lawrence postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Watson can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Watson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lawrence defends well.
Lawrence definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Watson keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully. #T1#
Watson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Watson keeping moving, preventing Lawrence from controlling successfully.
Lawrence is pushing down on Watson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Watson is fighting to maintain full guard but Lawrence has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lawrence trying to control from half guard but Watson is working away.
Well, if Lawrence is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Lawrence is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Watson tries to kick Lawrence off but Lawrence keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #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.
Watson is looking to improve his position.
#ES2#
Watson pushes Lawrence off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Watson shoots in and gets a takedown into Lawrence 's guard.#SUB#
Lawrence is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Lawrence pushes a forearm under Watson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Watson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eugene Lawrence !
An out of breath Eugene Lawrence thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
EFC
Date: Dec 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Kahananui misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Lawrence counters with a takedown into side control.
Kahananui is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kahananui keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Lawrence tries for a kimura but Kahananui is defending well. #SUB#
Lawrence is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kahananui is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Lawrence is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kahananui knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lawrence has hold of Kahananui's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kahananui tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Lawrence cranks the arm and Kahananui screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kahananui, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Eugene Lawrence !
After winning the bout, Eugene Lawrence thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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