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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Len Camacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Lawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Len Camacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Lawler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lawler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Camacho manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawler has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Camacho is proving hard to escape from.
Lawler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lawler trying to control the position from guard on top but Camacho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camacho really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Camacho wants to sweep here but Lawler controlling him for the moment.
Lawler stays in close to Camacho's body and controls the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ricky Lawler hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lawler has Camacho up against the cage in a clinch.
Camacho is trying to push Lawler away but Lawler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Camacho regains guard.
Lawler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lawler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lawler wants to get up but he can't break Camacho's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lawler controlling from the top position.
Lawler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Camacho. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lawler trying to control the position from guard on top but Camacho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ricky Lawler wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lawler looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lawler wants to stand and escape but instead Camacho has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Camacho wanted to stand there but Lawler had control of the position.
Lawler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawler working a defensive guard here.
Lawler trying to control the position here.
Camacho wants to pass the guard but Lawler is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawler working a defensive guard but Camacho passes into half guard.
Lawler wants to get back to his feet.
Camacho blocks the strikes from Lawler.
Camacho is looking to advance position but Lawler won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Camacho there.
Camacho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Camacho seems content to control.
Camacho is trying to control. Lawler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lawler missing with punches from the bottom.
Lawler punching from the bottom.
Camacho tries to stand and escape but Lawler is controlling the position.
Camacho prevents Lawler from improving his position.
Lawler keeps trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lawler wants to control but Camacho is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Lawler 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.
Lawler misses with a series of wild punches.
Camacho tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lawler defends well and Camacho ends up having to push Lawler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lawler turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lawler manages to end up in side control.
Lawler is trying to get an arm triangle but Camacho is defending well.
Camacho is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lawler is controlling him well.
Lawler trying to control the position but Camacho is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho is trying to improve his position.
Lawler is looking to take a break and control but Camacho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Camacho's face as Lawler controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ricky Lawler.
Lawler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Camacho to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lawler wants to get back to his feet but Camacho is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawler wants to sweep here but Camacho controlling him for the moment.
Lawler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lawler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Camacho.
Lawler has a closed guard, preventing Camacho from standing up.
Camacho passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawler is trying to control Camacho's posture but Camacho avoids it.
Lawler might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Camacho haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Camacho wants to stand but Lawler has his arm trapped.
Lawler is looking to reverse the position.
Camacho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lawler struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawler is looking to regain half guard here but Camacho keeps moving and retains side control.
Lawler manages to work his way to half guard, despite Camacho's best efforts.
Lawler controlling the position for now.
Camacho will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Camacho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lawler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawler is looking to get back to full guard here but Camacho has managed to pass to side control instead.
Camacho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricky Lawler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Camacho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Camacho gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lawler stays in close to Camacho's body and controls the position.
Lawler trying to control the position from guard on top but Camacho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lawler drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Camacho manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lawler has Camacho in his guard.
Lawler is trying to control the position but Camacho postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lawler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Camacho defends well.
Lawler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lawler wants to sweep here but Camacho controlling him for the moment.
Camacho advances position into side control!
Lawler struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lawler sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lawler is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Camacho has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lawler can't do much from the bottom here.
Camacho tries to stand but Lawler is controlling his head.
Lawler seems a little lost for a moment, as Camacho dominates the positioning.
Sloppy strikes there by Camacho.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho moves into full mount!
Lawler is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Camacho thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Camacho landing shots from mount.
Lawler can't escape the position.
Camacho wants to control the pace but Lawler is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawler is trying to reverse the position but instead Camacho has taken his back - oops!
Camacho has the hooks in. Lawler is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lawler trying to control the action but Camacho just sinks the hooks in.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Camacho looking to break Lawler's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lawler remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Camacho will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Camacho just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Len Camacho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ricky Lawler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Camacho is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lawler knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lawler for a finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Len Camacho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lawler 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Lawler!
Ricky Lawler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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