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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Zook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Lawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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196 lbs
22 - 11 - 2 |
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180 cm
34
197 lbs
29 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Solomon Zook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Lawler!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zook takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zook takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zook checks a leg kick.
Lawler throws out a loose jab but Zook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zook throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zook.
Lawler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lawler misses with a few strikes there.
Zook takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lawler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zook lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zook feints and as Lawler raises his hands in defense, Zook changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler is trying to keep Zook in close.
Zook with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zook trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zook throwing strikes from guard but Lawler blocks nicely.
Lawler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zook is fighting to break Lawler's control of his arms but Lawler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Zook throws a big right hand that misses.
Zook postures up.
Zook makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zook in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zook postures up in Lawler's guard and throws a big left but Lawler blocks it.
Zook pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawler is keeping the position for now.
Zook stands up over Lawler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zook accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zook content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zook throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zook accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lawler is on top in guard.
Lawler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lawler drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zook dives on top into guard.
Zook throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lawler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawler has momentary wrist control but Zook slips an elbow through the middle.
Lawler manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Zook takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zook shoots in for a double leg but Lawler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lawler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lawler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lawler thumps Zook with a low kick.
Zook takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lawler throws a body punch but Zook moves out of range.
Lawler ducks under a wild hook from Zook.
Zook is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lawler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Eric Lawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lawler is defended easily by Zook.
Lawler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Lawler finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lawler misses with a hook.
Lawler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lawler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zook blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eric Lawler 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.
Zook uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawler.
Lawler swings widly with a right hand
and Zook counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lawler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zook was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawler.
Lawler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zook's sensitive parts.
Zook blocks a jab.
Lawler misses with a body punch
and Lawler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zook moves away from the strike by Lawler.
Zook avoids a kick to the body.
Lawler looks to score with a jab to the body but Zook is just out of range.
Lawler explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zook takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A shot to the body from Lawler misses
and Zook counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler takes a swing at Zook's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Lawler misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lawler lands a nice hook to Zook's body. Zook takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zook throws out a leg kick but Lawler moves out of range and Zook only half commits.
Zook lands with a good body shot.
Lawler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zook counters with an inside leg kick.
Lawler throws the kick towards the body but Zook avoids it.
Lawler misses with a body shot.
Lawler misses with a body punch
and Zook counters with a nice body shot.
Lawler throws a head kick but Zook moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zook defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lawler.
Lawler misses with a body shot
and Lawler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lawler throws a looping overhand right but Zook ducks down to avoid it.
Lawler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lawler throws a hook to the side of Zook's head but Zook sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lawler misses with a body kick.
Zook drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lawler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zook rather than just go for the knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zook shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lawler but Lawler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zook blocks a leg kick.
Lawler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zook. Zook circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zook manages to avoid it.
Lawler misses the body punch
and Zook counters with an inside leg kick.
Zook tries to close the distance and clinch but Lawler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lawler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zook lands a glancing blow to the side of Lawler's head.
Zook lands a high kick!
Lawler shoots in for a takedown but Zook shows good takedown defense.
Zook paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
No joy there for Lawler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lawler just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Lawler misses
and Zook finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lawler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zook manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Lawler misses
and Zook counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lawler throws a hook but Zook blocks it.
Lawler just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zook connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zook uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawler.
Lawler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zook ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lawler tries to land a body kick
and Zook counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zook.
Zook landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Lawler 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lawler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lawler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zook was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawler.
Lawler throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zook counters with an outside leg kick.
Lawler misses with a straight right.
Lawler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lawler misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Lawler misses the target.
Eric Lawler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lawler lands with a cross.
Lawler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lawler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zook counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Lawler is predictable there
and Zook counters with a nice uppercut.
Zook stuffs the takedown attempt from Lawler. Lawler gets slowly back to his feet.
Lawler throws a leg kick but Zook moved away.
Lawler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zook manages to avoid it.
Zook gets a double leg takedown into Lawler's guard.
Zook is in close to Lawler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zook lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zook landing with the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zook is in close to Lawler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zook.
Lawler lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zook!
Lawler looking to control but Zook is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lawler is trying to control here but Zook has managed to regain half guard.
Lawler is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zook defends it well.
Lawler is working for a kimura here but Zook manages to reverse the position and he's now in Lawler's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zook trying to control but Lawler is working from the bottom.
Lawler pulls Zook in to control the position.
Lawler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zook postures up and lands a big shot to Lawler's brow.
Zook stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lawler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zook defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zook postures up and lands a big shot to Lawler's brow.
Lawler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zook chips away with some ground and pound.
Lawler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zook is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zook scoring with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zook lands a couple of elbows.
Zook trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zook with a nice head shot there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zook passes into half guard.
Lawler is trying to stand up here but Zook is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Solomon Zook showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lawler 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Lawler!
During a confident post fight interview, Eric Lawler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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