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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sursum Cordas Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawrence has chosen Business - Eminem as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Sursum Cordas Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cordas Jr clinches up with Lawrence and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lawrence.
Lawrence throws a head punch that misses.
Cordas Jr leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cordas Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Lawrence controls his hands.
Lawrence struggles to land a body shot inside as Cordas Jr controls his hands.
Lawrence wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lawrence taking a breather.
Lawrence fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cordas Jr - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cordas Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence has had enough of the clinch but Cordas Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Lawrence lands a shoulder strike.
Cordas Jr breaks from the clinch.
Cordas Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Lawrence misses.
Lawrence misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cordas Jr.
Cordas Jr on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Johnny Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawrence takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cordas Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lawrence.
Cordas Jr wants to clinch up but Lawrence keeps it at a distance.
And Lawrence responds with a good body kick, but Cordas Jr manages to step out the way in time.
Lawrence throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cordas Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johnny Lawrence is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cordas Jr dodges the punch combination from Lawrence.
Cordas Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lawrence throws a solid leg kick but Cordas Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lawrence.
An inside leg kick lands from Lawrence.
Cordas Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Lawrence manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cordas Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lawrence appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sursum Cordas Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cordas Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cordas Jr throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence throws a hook but Cordas Jr avoids it easily.
Cordas Jr misses with a double jab
and Lawrence counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cordas Jr clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cordas Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lawrence has a couple of punches blocked by Cordas Jr.
Cordas Jr looking for a takedown.
Lawrence goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lawrence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Cordas Jr blocks the low kick.
Cordas Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cordas Jr needs to keep his hands up - Lawrence had a free shot at his head there.
Lawrence smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lawrence takes a swing at Cordas Jr's ribcage but misses.
Cordas Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lawrence moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordas Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Cordas Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Lawrence circles away.
Lawrence keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lawrence wants to slow Cordas Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Cordas Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cordas Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cordas Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Lawrence, looking for a takedown. Cordas Jr pushes Lawrence against the cage but Lawrence circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cordas Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lawrence finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lawrence tries to land a front kick but Cordas Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cordas Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lawrence blocks the body kick.
Lawrence doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lawrence connects with a body shot.
Lawrence is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cordas Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence misses with a low kick as Cordas Jr jumps back.
Lawrence displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cordas Jr.
Cordas Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Lawrence.
Lawrence throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cordas Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Lawrence.
Lawrence throws a leg kick but Cordas Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cordas Jr shoots in and drives through. Lawrence sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Lawrence.
Lawrence fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cordas Jr manages to avoid it.
Lawrence works Cordas Jr's body with a nice hook.
Lawrence showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cordas Jr.
Lawrence misses with a hook.
Cordas Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Lawrence dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lawrence throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cordas Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Lawrence sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cordas Jr tries to clinch but Lawrence is having none of it.
Lawrence replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cordas Jr blocks it well.
Cordas Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cordas Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cordas Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cordas Jr misses the shot to the body.
Lawrence swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Cordas Jr blocks the leg kick.
Cordas Jr checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Good leg kick by Lawrence there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cordas Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lawrence pinned against the cage. Lawrence gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sursum Cordas Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordas Jr with a poor takedown
and Lawrence counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lawrence.
Cordas Jr tries to clinch up.
Lawrence swats away the attempt to clinch by Cordas Jr.
Cordas Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lawrence throws a head kick that misses.
Lawrence lands a nice shot to the body.
Cordas Jr moves in looking to clinch but Lawrence pushes him off.
Cordas Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lawrence has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cordas Jr seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lawrence can turn it around.
Cordas Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cordas Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lawrence pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sursum Cordas Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cordas Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Cordas Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Lawrence manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lawrence is trying to break the clinch but Cordas Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Lawrence misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cordas Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lawrence circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lawrence lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cordas Jr steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lawrence. That one must have hurt.
Lawrence misses the shot to the body.
Lawrence connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cordas Jr. Cordas Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good leg kick by Lawrence there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawrence looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordas Jr fails to land the takedown.
Cordas Jr shoots in for a takedown but Lawrence shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cordas Jr throws a hook but Lawrence avoids it easily.
Lawrence tries a quick counter leg kick but Cordas Jr is wise to it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cordas Jr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lawrence - the referee stops the clock and Cordas Jr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lawrence. Cordas Jr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cordas Jr tries for a takedown but Lawrence circles away easily
and Lawrence counters with a good low kick that Cordas Jr was not able to check.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cordas Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lawrence looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johnny Lawrence seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cordas Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lawrence. Cordas Jr shrugs it off though.
Lawrence tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lawrence.
Lawrence avoids the head kick by Cordas Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence is looking to slow Cordas Jr down with leg kicks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cordas Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Lawrence sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Cordas Jr backs off Lawrence throws a huge counter combo but Cordas Jr manages to avoid it all.
Cordas Jr moves forwards but Lawrence connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lawrence throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Cordas Jr. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Lawrence lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cordas Jr will feel that in the morning.
Cordas Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lawrence connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cordas Jr takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lawrence.
Cordas Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Lawrence throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Lawrence showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lawrence pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lawrence.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lawrence.
Lawrence misses with a hook. Cordas Jr ducked under it nicely.
Lawrence is looking to chop away at Cordas Jr's legs.
Lawrence swings for the body but Cordas Jr moves out of range.
A punch combination from Cordas Jr misses.
Cordas Jr throws a body punch but Lawrence moves out of range.
Lawrence misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence keeps the fight on the outside.
Lawrence ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lawrence scores with a spinning back kick!
Cordas Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lawrence.
Lawrence goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Lawrence. Those never looked like landing.
Lawrence defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cordas Jr.
Cordas Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Lawrence counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lawrence throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lawrence feints and then cracks Cordas Jr's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cordas Jr down.
Both fighters circling a little - Lawrence finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cordas Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Lawrence misses with a head kick.
Cordas Jr went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cordas Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawrence.
Cordas Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lawrence defends well and Cordas Jr ends up having to push Lawrence into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sursum Cordas Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cordas Jr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lawrence - the referee stops the clock and Cordas Jr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lawrence. Cordas Jr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cordas Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lawrence tries to land a front kick but Cordas Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lawrence delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cordas Jr checks a leg kick.
Cordas Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lawrence circles away.
Lawrence lands with a cross.
Lawrence looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cordas Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Lawrence, looking for a takedown. Cordas Jr pushes Lawrence against the cage but Lawrence circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cordas Jr shoots in for a takedown but Lawrence shows good takedown defense.
Lawrence lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lawrence clobbers Cordas Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lawrence.
Lawrence throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordas Jr tries to clinch but Lawrence is having none of it.
Lawrence replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Cordas Jr blocks it well.
Lawrence lands a slapping body shot.
Lawrence with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cordas Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice body punch from Lawrence.
Cordas Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cordas Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lawrence scores with a nice head shot.
Cordas Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lawrence counters with a body kick that stops Cordas Jr in his tracks momentarily.
Lawrence wants to land a leg kick but Cordas Jr is out of range.
Cordas Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cordas Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cordas Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lawrence can pounce on him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cordas Jr misses with a takedown
and Lawrence counters with a leg kick.
Lawrence buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lawrence throws a leg kick which misses Cordas Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Cordas Jr tries to avoid it.
Lawrence scores with a nice body kick.
Cordas Jr will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lawrence throws a head kick that Cordas Jr semi-blocks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lawrence.
Cordas Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Lawrence gets double underhooks and turns Cordas Jr into the cage.
Cordas Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lawrence counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lawrence displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cordas Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lawrence swivels and escapes.
Sursum Cordas Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cordas Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lawrence.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Lawrence comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lawrence 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Lawrence!
Johnny Lawrence 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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