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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rolando Lawrencio (ranked 4965 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kile Jr Vi (ranked 5511 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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176 cm
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161 lbs
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170 cm
23
160 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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 Sydney, Rolando Lawrencio! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kile Jr Vi! The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Ron Honeybunn and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lawrencio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jr Vi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lawrencio scores with a shot to the side of Jr Vi's head. A short uppercut from Lawrencio. Lawrencio leaning his opponent against the cage. Jr Vi goes for a takedown attempt but Lawrencio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jr Vi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Lawrencio counters by moving into the clinch. Rolando Lawrencio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kile Jr Vi. Lawrencio taking a breather. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lawrencio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jr Vi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lawrencio pulls him back up using the underhooks. A short right hand to the side of the head by Lawrencio. Lawrencio scores with an uppercut up the middle. A short right hand to the side of the head by Lawrencio.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lawrencio stops a takedown attempt from Jr Vi.
Lawrencio lands a left hand.
Lawrencio effectively controlling the action here. Lawrencio presses Jr Vi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Lawrencio lands a right hand. Jr Vi is trying to drag Lawrencio to the mat but Lawrencio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Jr Vi wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Lawrencio. Lawrencio prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lawrencio has Jr Vi pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Lawrencio scores with a nice short uppercut. Lawrencio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jr Vi or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lawrencio lands with a short head shot on the inside. Lawrencio scores with an uppercut up the middle. Lawrencio lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action! Lawrencio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jr Vi backwards. A short right from Lawrencio on the inside. A quick uppercut on the inside from Lawrencio. Lawrencio dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Lawrencio is pressed up against the cage. Jr Vi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lawrencio down to the mat. Lawrencio avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Lawrencio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Rolando Lawrencio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jr Vi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Lawrencio cracks Jr Vi with an open hand slap. Jr Vi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Lawrencio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jr Vi in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jr Vi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Lawrencio closes the distance and clinches. Jr Vi tries to score a body lock takedown but Lawrencio shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Jr Vi is trying to drag Lawrencio to the mat but Lawrencio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Jr Vi is working for takedown but Lawrencio is calmly controlling the position for now. Still in the clinch, Lawrencio scores with a nice short uppercut. Lawrencio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Lawrencio stalling the fight.
Lawrencio pushes Jr Vi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Lawrencio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jr Vi is working for takedown but Lawrencio is calmly controlling the position for now. A short right from Lawrencio.
That's four minutes gone in the round. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lawrencio. Lawrencio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Lawrencio leaning against his opponent.
Jr Vi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jr Vi looks winded! Lawrencio lands with a light punch inside. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lawrencio lands with a short head shot on the inside. Lawrencio working some nice short punches in the clinch. Lawrencio lands a nice uppercut. Lawrencio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Lawrencio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lawrencio stalling.
Lawrencio lands a right hand. Lawrencio scores with a nice hook to the head. Lawrencio pushes Jr Vi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Lawrencio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jr Vi. Lawrencio stops a takedown attempt from Jr Vi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolando Lawrencio dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jr Vi closes the distance and clinches up with Lawrencio, looking for a takedown. Jr Vi pushes Lawrencio against the cage but Lawrencio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Jr Vi has a takedown stuffed. Jr Vi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lawrencio on his heels. He'll look to pass Lawrencio's guard now, I'm sure. Jr Vi won't allow Lawrencio to get back to his feet. Jr Vi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lawrencio works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Jr Vi is looking to work some ground and pound but Lawrencio has wrist control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jr Vi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Jr Vi with a flurry of punches that miss. Jr Vi throwing strikes but missing. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jr Vi throws a big elbow that misses. Jr Vi throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Jr Vi shoots in and drives through. Lawrencio sprawls well. Lawrencio is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jr Vi. Rolando Lawrencio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kile Jr Vi. Lawrencio scores with a nice strike. Jr Vi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lawrencio as he jumps to the side. Lawrencio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lawrencio wants it to stay on the feet. Jr Vi shoots for a takedown but Lawrencio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Lawrencio lands the left hand. Kile Jr Vi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lawrencio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jr Vi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lawrencio lands a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jr Vi. Lawrencio is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jr Vi. Jr Vi is breathing heavily. Jr Vi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lawrencio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jr Vi somewhat. Jr Vi fails with a takedown attempt. Jr Vi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lawrencio pinned against the cage. Lawrencio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A decent looking cross lands there for Lawrencio. Jr Vi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lawrencio sprawls well. Lawrencio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jr Vi gets slowly back to his feet. Lawrencio tries to counter by clinching up but Jr Vi breaks away and moves out of range. Lawrencio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Jr Vi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lawrencio to score with a decent uppercut. Lawrencio has closed the distance and engaged Jr Vi in a clinch.
Lawrencio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jr Vi backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lawrencio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Jr Vi goes for a takedown attempt but Lawrencio pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rolando Lawrencio is winning the standup battle so far. Lawrencio scores with a nice head shot. Lawrencio has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jr Vi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lawrencio smiles and moves away.
Jr Vi shoots in for a takedown but Lawrencio shows good takedown defense. Jr Vi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lawrencio did well to prevent Jr Vi getting side control. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jr Vi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lawrencio keeps working. Lawrencio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolando Lawrencio dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A decent looking cross lands there for Lawrencio. Jr Vi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lawrencio gets caught flat footed, as Jr Vi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Lawrencio is wriggling around but Jr Vi manages to pass to half guard.
Jr Vi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Lawrencio is trying to stand up here but Jr Vi is controlling him well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lawrencio taking some punishment here, with Jr Vi in his half guard. Lawrencio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jr Vi. Jr Vi working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lawrencio is trying to stand back up but Jr Vi is controlling him
Jr Vi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Lawrencio on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lawrencio tries to get out of the position. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Lawrencio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jr Vi. Lawrencio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jr Vi on the ground. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jr Vi lands a nice short elbow. Jr Vi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jr Vi lands a nice short elbow. Jr Vi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jr Vi lands a nice short elbow. Jr Vi scoring with strikes to the body and head. Jr Vi lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jr Vi lands a nice short elbow. Jr Vi drops an elbow to the side of Lawrencio's head.
Lawrencio is rocked! Jr Vi scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Oh Lawrencio is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Jr Vi not doing much here.
Lawrencio seems to have got his legs back now. Lawrencio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Lawrencio is refusing to be controlled, as Jr Vi sits in half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jr Vi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Jr Vi looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Nice strikes from Jr Vi there. Jr Vi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Jr Vi winds up and cracks Lawrencio with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jr Vi trying to control the pace. Jr Vi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Jr Vi slows the pace down in half guard. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Rolando Lawrencio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Jr Vi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lawrencio defending well though. Kile Jr Vi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jr Vi is trying for a kimura here. Lawrencio looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Jr Vi wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kile Jr Vi!
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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
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