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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dustin Lawrence (ranked 4801 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cabbage Cabbage (ranked 4799 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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215 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dustin Lawrence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cabbage Cabbage!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cabbage kicks off Lawrence and gets to his feet.
Lawrence closes the distance and clinches.
Lawrence stops a takedown attempt from Cabbage.
Cabbage is working for takedown but Lawrence is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lawrence has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cabbage is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cabbage trying to control the position but instead, Lawrence has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cabbage into the cage.
Lawrence manages to break the clinch.
Cabbage throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lawrence's head.
It looks like Dustin Lawrence has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabbage closes the distance and clinches up with Lawrence, looking for a takedown. Cabbage pushes Lawrence against the cage but Lawrence circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dustin Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cabbage Cabbage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabbage goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cabbage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lawrence tries to avoid it but Cabbage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lawrence to the ground. Lawrence escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cabbage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lawrence but Lawrence pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lawrence half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cabbage goes for a double leg but Lawrence avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lawrence continues to drive forward.
Lawrence really is a fat lump.
Cabbage misses with a takedown attempt - Lawrence sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cabbage tries for a takedown but Lawrence circles away easily
and Lawrence counters with a left and a right that stings Cabbage.
Cabbage looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence gets tackled into the cage by Cabbage. Cabbage maintains the clinch.
Lawrence tries a knee to the head but Cabbage blocks it.
Lawrence pulls guard effortlessly.
Cabbage being controlled here momentarily.
Lawrence's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lawrence keeping moving, preventing Cabbage from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawrence can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cabbage controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabbage looking to sit in guard and control but Lawrence gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lawrence postures up.
Cabbage has his foot on Lawrence's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lawrence works his way back into a safe position though.
Lawrence postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lawrence working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lawrence decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cabbage shoots and misses
and Lawrence moves into the clinch.
Lawrence tries for a takedown but Cabbage manages to get underhooks.
Cabbage looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence wants a takedown but no success here.
Lawrence gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Cabbage working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lawrence.
Lawrence stands up and waves to Cabbage to follow him.
Cabbage moves into the clinch successfully.
Cabbage fails to pull guard.
Lawrence has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Lawrence dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dustin Lawrence's cut.
That's time! Lawrence's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cabbage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lawrence, pushing him back against the cage.
Cabbage can't find room to land a body shot as Lawrence controls the action.
Cabbage stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cabbage can't get the takedown.
Cabbage is trying to pull guard but Lawrence turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cabbage prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabbage is trying to break free.
Cabbage jumps guard but Lawrence turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dustin Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cabbage Cabbage.
Lawrence has hold of one of Cabbage's legs. Cabbage is fighting the takedown attempt but Lawrence gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lawrence looking to sit in guard and control but Cabbage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cabbage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lawrence has a closed guard, preventing Cabbage from standing up.
Cabbage throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cabbage looking to sit in guard and control but Lawrence gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lawrence not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lawrence keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cabbage's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence stopping the sweep attempt from Cabbage.
Lawrence is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lawrence lands a couple of digs.
Lawrence postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lawrence gets to his feet - Cabbage follows without any prompting.
Cabbage has closed the distance and engaged Lawrence in a clinch.
Cabbage drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lawrence connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cabbage's face.
Lawrence is trying to push Cabbage away but Cabbage has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lawrence is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cabbage can do to turn this around?
Cabbage is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lawrence gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabbage drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lawrence pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cabbage tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lawrence defends well and Cabbage ends up having to push Lawrence into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cabbage is breathing heavily.
Cabbage gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Lawrence counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lawrence content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lawrence makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lawrence with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lawrence's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lawrence lands a couple of elbows.
Lawrence gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cabbage shoots and misses
and Lawrence counters with a series of strikes. Cabbage will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabbage darts in and clinches Lawrence up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawrence prevents the takedown attempt.
Lawrence turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lawrence scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cabbage to his feet.
A head kick misses from Cabbage.
Lawrence has Cabbage up against the cage in a clinch.
Cabbage has Lawrence pressed against the cage, preventing Lawrence from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cabbage is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Lawrence dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dustin 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!
Cabbage has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cabbage jumps into guard, dragging Lawrence to the mat.
Lawrence drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lawrence jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cabbage is trying to keep Lawrence in close.
Lawrence gets to his feet. Cabbage looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lawrence gets the takedown into side control.
Cabbage is rocked!
Lawrence landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cabbage is still in real trouble! Can Lawrence finish him?
Lawrence scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Cabbage is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Lawrence can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dustin 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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FIGHT
RATING
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