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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Lawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hasan Malik Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robbie Lawler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hasan Malik Ali!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawler instigates a clinch.
Malik Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lawler slows down the pace here.
Lawler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malik Ali backwards.
Lawler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lawler lands a shoulder strike.
Lawler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lawler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lawler throws a punch but it's blocked by Malik Ali.
Malik Ali lands a nice uppercut.
Lawler misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Lawler's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malik Ali tries to work over Lawler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lawler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Malik Ali backwards.
Lawler trying to land knees to the body.
Lawler throws a head punch that misses.
Lawler stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malik Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Lawler is looking for a takedown.
Lawler lands a takedown into guard.
Lawler won't allow Malik Ali to sweep him here.
Lawler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lawler is looking to work some ground and pound but Malik Ali has wrist control.
Lawler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Malik Ali wants to sweep here but Lawler controlling him for the moment.
Lawler postures up in Malik Ali's guard and throws a big left but Malik Ali blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lawler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Malik Ali utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawler wants to control from the top but Malik Ali keeps moving.
Lawler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malik Ali works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lawler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Malik Ali is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Malik Ali works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Malik Ali connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Malik Ali smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawler avoids the body shot from Malik Ali.
Malik Ali has managed to clinch.
Malik Ali misses with the head strike.
Lawler is looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Lawler dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lawler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Malik Ali can't find room to land a body shot as Lawler controls the action.
Lawler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lawler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Lawler.
Malik Ali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lawler lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malik Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lawler effectively controlling the action here.
Lawler tightens his grip and picks Malik Ali up, before dumping him to the ground. Malik Ali manages to land in guard.
Lawler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lawler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Malik Ali utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malik Ali working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lawler.
Malik Ali is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Malik Ali decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Lawler instigates a clinch.
Lawler leaning against his opponent.
Lawler throws a punch but it's blocked by Malik Ali.
Malik Ali lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Malik Ali.
Malik Ali on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lawler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lawler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Malik Ali letting Lawler take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawler blocks an uppercut.
Lawler pushes Malik Ali back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malik Ali is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lawler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malik Ali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malik Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lawler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malik Ali can do to turn this around?
Lawler has Malik Ali pressed against the cage.
Lawler misses with a punch on the inside.
Malik Ali looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lawler.
Malik Ali wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Lawler dominated that second 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 gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lawler.
Malik Ali misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lawler lands with a left to the head.
Lawler has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Malik Ali clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Malik Ali is trying to remain composed but Lawler is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Lawler struggling to land strikes to the head as Malik Ali covers up.
Lawler gets his hands free as Malik Ali looks to control.
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!
Malik Ali is trying to remain composed but Lawler is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
What can Malik Ali do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lawler gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler misses with an elbow to the head.
Lawler has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Malik Ali.
Malik Ali trying to control but not successfully.
Lawler thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Lawler punches the canvas rather than the man.
Lawler punches the canvas rather than the man.
Lawler throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Lawler has Malik Ali flattened out and is raining down punches.
Lawler landing with strikes.
Malik Ali can't escape the position.
Malik Ali is trying to remain composed but Lawler is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawler thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Lawler missing with strikes from the back.
Lawler gets his hands free as Malik Ali looks to control.
Malik Ali covering up well and avoiding damage.
Malik Ali is trying to stand back up.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Lawler. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawler biding his time, looking for the opening.
Robbie Lawler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lawler is persistently looking for the submission but Malik Ali is defending it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Lawler clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lawler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lawler has managed to clinch.
Malik Ali tries to circle away but Lawler has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Lawler scores with a nice short uppercut.
Malik Ali prevents the takedown attempt.
Lawler scores with a shoulder strike.
Lawler has clasped his hands together around Malik Ali's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lawler lands a few punches from side control.
Lawler working the strikes but Malik Ali uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lawler throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Malik Ali to regain full guard.
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!
Lawler connects with a couple of short punches.
Malik Ali not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawler postures up and lands a big shot to Malik Ali's brow.
Malik Ali keeping moving, preventing Lawler from controlling successfully.
Lawler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Malik Ali is trying to keep Lawler in close.
Malik Ali preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Malik Ali is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lawler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lawler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Malik Ali keeping moving, preventing Lawler from controlling successfully.
Malik Ali is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lawler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lawler throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Malik Ali! But no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawler misses with a kick to the body.
Lawler throws a big shot that misses.
Malik Ali gets tackled into the cage by Lawler. Lawler maintains the clinch.
Malik Ali taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Lawler had his way with Hasan Malik Ali in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Malik Ali throws a lazy right hand but Lawler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Malik Ali looks to land a left hand but Lawler moved out of range nicely.
Lawler gets a clinch.
Malik Ali on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Lawler - that landed with a thud.
Lawler blocking some punches.
Malik Ali doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malik Ali.
Lawler missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Lawler on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malik Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Lawler.
Malik Ali is trying to stall.
Malik Ali misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malik Ali misses with a hook to the ribs.
Malik Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawler lands a hook that snaps the head of Malik Ali backwards.
Lawler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lawler is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lawler.
Lawler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malik Ali avoids it.
Malik Ali is working Lawler over against the cage.
Malik Ali tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lawler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Malik Alis head.
Robbie Lawler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawler trying to land knees to the body.
Malik Ali misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malik Ali swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawler stalling against the cage.
Malik Ali misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malik Ali's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malik Ali prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right handed body shot lands from Lawler.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robbie Lawler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lawler, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 50:45
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Lawler!
Robbie Lawler thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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