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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawrence has chosen The real karate kid as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence moves into the clinch successfully.
Edwards has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lawrence avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Edwards jumps guard and drags Lawrence to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Edwards looking for a sweep. Not yet Edwards, not yet.
Edwards is pulling down on Lawrence's head to control his posture.
Max Edwards has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lawrence is looking to clinch but Edwards is avoiding it.
Lawrence tries to clinch but Edwards moves out of range.
Lawrence fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lawrence gets caught napping as Edwards dives in and scores a takedown. Lawrence manages to retain guard.
Lawrence looking for a sweep. Not yet Lawrence, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lawrence wants to sweep but no luck.
Edwards working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Edwards is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Max Edwards wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lawrence lands a nice shot to the body.
Edwards swings for the body but Lawrence moves out of range.
Edwards decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Edwards thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lawrence's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards is controlling the pace.
Edwards missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Edwards escapes and gets back to his feet.
Edwards is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lawrence's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards stands up from half guard.
Edwards gets a double leg takedown into Lawrence's guard.
Lawrence really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Edwards. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Edwards is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lawrence is trying to keep Edwards in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Max Edwards has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lawrence tries to sprawl but Edwards drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Edwards takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawrence looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Edwards scores with a couple of nice shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edwards content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Edwards seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Edwards 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.
Edwards drops Lawrence with a beautiful combination! Lawrence stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Edwards is looking for the KO!
Lawrence is rocked!
It looks like Johnny Lawrence has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Lawrence is on queer street and Edwards is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Max Edwards!
An out of breath Max Edwards 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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hype
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pop
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