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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Drew Cilia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martyn Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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180 cm
23
177 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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178 cm
21
176 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drew Cilia! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martyn Lawrence! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cilia shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Cilia was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Cilia wants to finish this one by submission but Lawrence is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cilia. Cilia is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lawrence has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lawrence! Cilia has a closed guard, preventing Lawrence from standing up. Cilia 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. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lawrence avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cilia 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lawrence preventing the sweep. Cilia 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. Lawrence must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Lawrence gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Cilia 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. Cilia looking to pass the guard. Cilia drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lawrence looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lawrence looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lawrence! Cilia is breathing heavily. Lawrence stands up and beckons Cilia to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lawrence. Lawrence scores with a body shot.
Lawrence throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cilia throws a shot from downtown. Lawrence moves away and avoids it. A big left from Cilia misses. Nice sprawl there from Lawrence as Cilia shoots in. No joy there for Lawrence, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cilia misses with a combination
and Lawrence counters with a left and a right that stings Cilia. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lawrence lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lawrence tries a head kick but it misses.
Cilia slips a jab and a cross from Lawrence.
Lawrence looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Lawrence displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Cilia misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cilia misses with a takedown and Lawrence counters with a series of strikes. Cilia will be more careful next time no doubt. Cilia has his takedown stuffed and Lawrence counters with a head kick that wobbles Cilia - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Lawrence sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martyn Lawrence!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
74% |
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