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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Benny Lawlor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Swag Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. The key to victory for Benny Lawlor has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Benny Lawlor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Swag Money!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Money looks to land a combination but Lawlor avoids it well.
Lawlor lands with a nice combination. Money backs away looking to recover.
A shot to the liver by Lawlor. Beautiful body shot.
Lawlor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lawlor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Money takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lawlor tries to bum rush Money with a series of wild strikes but Money uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Money takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawlor scores with a nice strike.
Lawlor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Money counters by moving into the clinch.
Lawlor is breathing heavily.
Money pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lawlor works the jab nicely.
Lawlor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Money counters by clinching up.
Lawlor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Lawlor scores with a four punch combination!
Money shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lawlor sprawls well. Lawlor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Money gets slowly back to his feet.
Lawlor lands a nice shot to the body.
Lawlor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Money manages to avoid it.
Money moves into range and clinches up with Lawlor.
Lawlor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Money scores with a nice right hand.
Lawlor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lawlor misses with the combination.
As Lawlor backs off Money throws a huge counter combo but Lawlor manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money has Lawlor up against the cage in a clinch.
Money breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Money throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lawlor.
Lawlor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Money moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Lawlor misses.
Money misses with a takedown attempt - Lawlor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Money shoots in looking for a takedown. Lawlor tries to sprawl out of it but Money keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lawlor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Benny Lawlor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Swag Money.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawlor dodges the punch combination from Money.
A punch combination from Lawlor misses.
Lawlor digs a good hook to Money's body.
Lawlor is looking to wear down Money with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lawlor looks to score with a jab to the body but Money is just out of range.
Money has managed to clinch.
Money breaks the clinch.
Lawlor scores with a body shot.
Money misses with a two punch combination.
Lawlor could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lawlor scores with a jab to the body.
Lawlor lands a nice looking body shot.
Money connects with a high kick.
Money swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lawlor counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawlor scores with a hook to the body. Money takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawlor sizes up Money with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lawlor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawlor throws a series of punches but Money avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Money.
Money is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Money shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lawlor lands with a good body shot.
Money doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Money lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lawlor backs up against the cage.
Lawlor connects with a body shot.
Money misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lawlor throws a one two combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Lawlor dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Money shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lawlor dodges the punch combination from Money.
Lawlor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lawlor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Money moves forwards but Lawlor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Benny Lawlor is winning the standup battle so far.
Money throws a hook to the side of Lawlor's head but Lawlor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lawlor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawlor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Money uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawlor.
Lawlor connects with the punch.
Money closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Money's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lawlor's jab looks to have found its range, popping Money under the eye.
Lawlor scores with a jab.
Lawlor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Money can do to turn this around?
Money tries to bum rush Lawlor with a series of wild strikes but Lawlor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lawlor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Money throws out a counter right but Lawlor avoids it with no problem.
Lawlor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Money.
Lawlor connects with a single shot there.
Lawlor sizes up Money with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Money throws a looping overhand right but Lawlor ducks down to avoid it.
Benny Lawlor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawlor lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money misses with a few strikes there.
Lawlor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lawlor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Money shoots in looking for a takedown. Lawlor tries to sprawl out of it but Money keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lawlor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lawlor works the jab nicely.
Lawlor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lawlor lands with a nice combination. Money backs away looking to recover.
Lawlor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money slips a jab from Lawlor.
Money rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lawlor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Benny Lawlor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawlor lands a nice shot to the body.
Lawlor scores with a shot to the body.
Lawlor lands a body shot.
Money clinches with his opponent.
Money escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lawlor lands with a straight right. Money didn't see that one coming.
Lawlor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Money will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lawlor scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Lawlor. That snapped Money's head back.
Money looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Benny Lawlor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Swag Money.
Money takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawlor misses with an uppercut.
Despite the aggression on Money's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lawlor misses with a right hand
and Money counters by moving into the clinch.
Lawlor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lawlor throws a nice looking combination but Money bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Money has Lawlor up against the cage in a clinch.
Money escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Money has his takedown stuffed
and Lawlor counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Lawlor dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lawlor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Money takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lawlor looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Money moves into the clinch.
Money escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lawlor works Money's body with a nice hook.
Money has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lawlor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Money has Lawlor up against the cage in a clinch.
Lawlor breaks the clinch.
Lawlor lands a jab to Money's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lawlor but Lawlor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Money takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawlor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Money looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lawlor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Money. Those never looked like landing.
Lawlor with a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Lawlor there.
Lawlor lands a body shot.
Lawlor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A nice combination there by Lawlor.
Lawlor lands a right hook to the body.
Money is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lawlor is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Money.
Lawlor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawlor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Money on the side of the head.
Lawlor lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawlor lands with a cross.
Lawlor punishes Money's body with a nice straight punch.
Money rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lawlor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lawlor scores with a jab.
Money on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Money looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lawlor scores with a hook to the body. Money takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lawlor scores with a three punch combo!
Money clinches up against the cage.
Money breaks the clinch.
Money shoots and misses
and Lawlor counters with a one-two to the body.
Money throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawlor slips a jab and a cross from Money.
Lawlor jabs Money to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lawlor takes a swing at Money's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Money was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lawlor misses with a two punch combination.
Lawlor tries to bum rush Money with a series of wild strikes but Money uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lawlor thuds a left hand into Money's body.
Lawlor dodges the punch combination from Money.
Lawlor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lawlor slips a jab and a cross from Money.
Money is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lawlor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Benny Lawlor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A combination from Lawlor does no damage.
Lawlor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawlor throws a shot to the body.
Money moves into range and clinches up with Lawlor.
Money breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Money on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lawlor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lawlor connects with a body shot.
Money looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Swag Money has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Money throws a sloppy head kick
and Lawlor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Money takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benny Lawlor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lawlor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny Lawlor!
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