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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Jose (ranked 3300 p4p, 3248 weight class) and Trystan Lawrence (ranked 360 p4p, 355 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fred Jose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Trystan Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jose cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown but Jose shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jose is looking to counter the offense by Lawrence and move into the clinch.
Lawrence misses with a takedown attempt
and Jose connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fred Jose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trystan Lawrence.
Jose moves into range and clinches up with Lawrence.
A short uppercut from Jose.
Jose stalling.
Lawrence tries to circle away but Jose has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from Jose - that landed with a thud.
Lawrence throws a punch but it's blocked by Jose.
Jose lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.
Jose stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence tries to stall but Jose uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lawrence fails to pull guard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jose is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stalling in the clinch from Jose.
Lawrence trying to control the position but instead, Jose has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lawrence into the cage.
Lawrence tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jose just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lawrence takes a shot to the head.
Lawrence is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jose pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lawrence with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lawrence tries to pull guard but Jose won't allow it.
Jose managing to block the knees to the body from Lawrence.
Jose has Lawrence pressed against the cage, preventing Lawrence from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jose is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jose stalling in the clinch.
Lawrence is trying to pull guard but Jose has him pressed against the cage.
Jose content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lawrence wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jose lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.
Jose has Lawrence pressed against the cage, preventing Lawrence from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jose dodges an elbow strike from Lawrence.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jose as Lawrence tries to tie him up.
Jose stalling against the cage.
Jose has Lawrence pressed against the cage, preventing Lawrence from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lawrence tries to circle away but Jose has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jose lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jose lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.
Lawrence tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jose just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Jose as the two fighters clinch.
Lawrence being controlled against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jose - that landed with a thud.
Jose lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.
Lawrence is looking for a takedown.
Lawrence looks winded!
Jose lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jose really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lawrence missing with knees to the body.
Jose lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Jose.
A short left from Jose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice body punch from Jose - that landed with a thud.
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!
Jose lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lawrence is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jose works on Lawrence's body with a couple of short punches.
Jose scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lawrence takes a shot to the head.
Lawrence with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lawrence is trying to pull guard but Jose has him pressed against the cage.
Jose lands with a light punch inside.
Jose lands a shoulder strike.
Lawrence pushes off an throws an elbow but Jose leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jose lands a nice uppercut.
Jose stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Jose dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lawrence takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jose moves into range and clinches up with Lawrence.
Lawrence wants a takedown.
Jose content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jose pushes Lawrence back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Jose.
A shot in the inside from Jose.
Lawrence is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jose to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence misses with an elbow over the top.
Jose lands with a left to the head.
Jose softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lawrence is breathing heavily.
Lawrence looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jose stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jose cracks Lawrence with a nice body shot.
Jose lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fred Jose has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lawrence fails to pull guard.
Fred Jose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trystan Lawrence.
Jose pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lawrence is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jose is keeping busy.
Jose lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lawrence jumps guard but Jose stands there with Lawrence around his waist. Lawrence gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jose digs a right hand underneath Lawrence's ribcage. Lawrence let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence tries to land knees in the clinch but Jose avoids the damage to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jose stalling.
Jose pushes Lawrence back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jose is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jose scores with a shot to the side of Lawrence's head.
Jose softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lawrence has a couple of punches blocked by Jose.
Jose slowing the pace effectively.
Jose lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jose scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jose.
A body shot lands from Jose.
Lawrence is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jose has Lawrence pressed against the cage.
Jose working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lawrence is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jose is defending well for now.
Jose lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Jose.
Lawrence misses with a punch to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jose.
Jose displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lawrence up against the cage.
Lawrence tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jose stalls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jose working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lawrence jumps guard but Jose turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jose lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards.
Lawrence trying to control the position but instead, Jose has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lawrence into the cage.
Lawrence wants a takedown.
Jose lands with a right to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jose gets through Lawrence's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jose content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lawrence tries for a takedown but Jose manages to get underhooks.
Jose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawrence can do to turn this around?
Lawrence holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Jose dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lawrence doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jose counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lawrence jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jose walks away with a smile on his face. Lawrence gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lawrence shoots for a double leg takedown but Jose sprawls well. He's pushed Lawrence's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fred Jose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trystan Lawrence.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jose darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab from Jose.
Jose scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence misses with a body shot
letting Jose counter with a right hand.
Jose stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jose wants it to stay on the feet.
A jab from Jose finds it's way through Lawrence's defenses.
Trystan Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawrence takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab lands there for Jose.
Jose is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence has his takedown stuffed
and Jose holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jose scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jose slows down the pace here.
Jose lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jose dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jose effectively controlling the action here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jose pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jose thuds his right hand into Lawrence's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lawrence with a poor takedown
and Jose counters by moving into the clinch.
Jose lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jose is working Lawrence over against the cage.
Jose stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jose lands with a short shot to the head.
Jose working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jose pushes Lawrence back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jose cracks Lawrence with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jose lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Jose.
Jose digs a right hand underneath Lawrence's ribcage. Lawrence let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jose avoids the elbow strike from Lawrence, against the cage.
Lawrence takes a shot to the head.
Jose taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jose lands a shoulder strike.
Jose has Lawrence pressed against the cage.
Lawrence tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jose smiles and moves away.
Jose rushes Lawrence and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jose lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jose - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jose lands with a short shot to the head.
Jose manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lawrence.
Jose is working Lawrence over against the cage.
Lawrence drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jose gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawrence misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trystan Lawrence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fred Jose is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jose content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Jose showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jose 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:25
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Jose!
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energy
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RATING
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