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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mary Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Buzianocnik (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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161 cm
23
346 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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193 cm
25
292 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mary Lawrence! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mariusz Buzianocnik! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Buzianocnik gets tackled into the cage by Lawrence. Lawrence maintains the clinch. Buzianocnik is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Buzianocnik is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lawrence pulls him back up using the underhooks. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Buzianocnik as Lawrence tries to tie him up. The referee calls for Buzianocnik to work.
Buzianocnik has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lawrence is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Mary Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariusz Buzianocnik. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Buzianocnik takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Buzianocnik goes for a takedown attempt but Lawrence pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lawrence moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lawrence is defending well against a takedown attempt. Buzianocnik wants to break free but Lawrence has control.
Buzianocnik turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Buzianocnik taking a breather here. Lawrence is trying to control Buzianocnik's posture but Buzianocnik avoids it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lawrence is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here. You can see the frustration on Lawrence's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Buzianocnik slows the pace down. Buzianocnik wants to control but Lawrence is keeping him busy. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Lawrence trying to remain calm as Buzianocnik controls from the top position. Buzianocnik scores with a couple of short elbows. Buzianocnik working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Buzianocnik throws an elbow but Lawrence slips to the side and avoids it well. Buzianocnik controlling from side mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Buzianocnik throws a combination. Lawrence tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Mary Lawrence has been cut. Buzianocnik rushes Lawrence and presses him up against the cage. Buzianocnik is trying to break free. Lawrence could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Lawrence trying to stall but Buzianocnik improves his position.
Lawrence scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Buzianocnik drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lawrence gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Buzianocnik being controlled against the cage. Buzianocnik is looking for a takedown. Buzianocnik tries to score a body lock takedown but Lawrence shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Buzianocnik lands a body punch in the clinch. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Buzianocnik wants a takedown but no success here.
Lawrence is pressed up against the cage. Buzianocnik has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lawrence down to the mat. Lawrence avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Buzianocnik slips a jab and a cross from Lawrence.
Buzianocnik wants to counter the offense by Lawrence and move into the clinch position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariusz Buzianocnik dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mary Lawrence's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lawrence closes the distance and clinches. Buzianocnik can't get the takedown.
Lawrence tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Buzianocnik wants a takedown.
Buzianocnik is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lawrence is defending well. Mary Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariusz Buzianocnik. Buzianocnik looking for a takedown. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Lawrence lands with a short head shot on the inside. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lawrence is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Buzianocnik has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lawrence is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lawrence misses with a punch on the inside.
Lawrence swings wildly with an uppercut but Buzianocnik uses good head movement to avoid it. Buzianocnik is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lawrence pulls him back up using the underhooks. Buzianocnik has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lawrence is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Buzianocnik is trying to drag Lawrence to the mat but Lawrence just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Buzianocnik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawrence's elbow. Buzianocnik changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lawrence fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Buzianocnik moves into range and clinches up with Lawrence.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lawrence misses with the head strike.
Buzianocnik misses with a punch to the body.
Buzianocnik is looking to take this one to the mat. Buzianocnik stalls. Lawrence gets underhooks to prevent Buzianocnik's takedown attempt.
Lawrence is trying to maintain a safe position but Buzianocnik gets an underhook and turns Lawrence into the cage. Buzianocnik goes for a takedown attempt but Lawrence pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lawrence gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lawrence wants to stall.
Lawrence stops a takedown attempt from Buzianocnik.
Lawrence is pressed up against the cage. Buzianocnik has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lawrence down to the mat. Lawrence avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Buzianocnik fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lawrence avoids it really well and circles away. Buzianocnik dives in for a single leg takedown but Lawrence sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Mariusz Buzianocnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Buzianocnik is defended easily by Lawrence. Mary Lawrence is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Buzianocnik shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Lawrence misses with a series of wild punches.
Buzianocnik closes the distance and clinches up with Lawrence, looking for a takedown. Buzianocnik pushes Lawrence against the cage but Lawrence circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Lawrence has managed to clinch.
Lawrence looking to slow down the pace here. Buzianocnik drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lawrence gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lawrence slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mary Lawrence dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Mary Lawrence's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lawrence closes the distance and pushes Buzianocnik back into the cage. Buzianocnik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lawrence swings wildly with an uppercut but Buzianocnik uses good head movement to avoid it. Buzianocnik has Lawrence pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lawrence manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Buzianocnik wants to take the fight to the mat but Lawrence manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lawrence content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lawrence is pressed up against the cage. Buzianocnik has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lawrence down to the mat. Lawrence avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Mary Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mariusz Buzianocnik. Buzianocnik blocks a head kick by Lawrence.
Buzianocnik dives in for a single leg takedown but Lawrence sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lawrence clinches with his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Mary Lawrence has scored more points in the clinch so far. Lawrence trying to stall but Buzianocnik improves his position.
Lawrence seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Buzianocnik is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment. Lawrence gets underhooks to prevent Buzianocnik's takedown attempt.
Buzianocnik gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lawrence controlling the position for now. Lawrence wants to get back to his feet. Buzianocnik wants to take a breather but Lawrence is having none of it. Buzianocnik trying to control from Lawrence's half guard. Lawrence has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lawrence is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Lawrence being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Buzianocnik rushes Lawrence and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Lawrence trying to stall but Buzianocnik improves his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lawrence trying to control the position but instead, Buzianocnik has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lawrence into the cage. Buzianocnik struggles to land a body shot inside as Lawrence controls his hands.
Buzianocnik lands a shot to the body. Buzianocnik has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lawrence after a bit of a struggle. Lawrence throws a head punch that misses. Lawrence has a couple of punches blocked by Buzianocnik.
Lawrence stops a takedown attempt from Buzianocnik.
Buzianocnik drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buzianocnik misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Buzianocnik wants a takedown.
Lawrence trying to control the position but instead, Buzianocnik has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lawrence into the cage. Buzianocnik is trying to drag Lawrence to the mat but Lawrence just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Buzianocnik looking for a takedown. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Good anti-grappling being displayed by Buzianocnik as Lawrence tries to tie him up.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mary Lawrence. I think Lawrence has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mary Lawrence!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
23% |
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