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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 67
Date: Jul 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Kumari throws a nice looking combination but Lawler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lawler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kumari misses with a looping left.
Kumari throws a hook to the side of Lawler's head but Lawler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been hearing reports that Kumari has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kumari thows a leg kick but Lawler checks it
and Lawler counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Lawler gets a clinch.
Kumari is trying to pull guard but Lawler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kumari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lawler has Kumari pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kumari stops a takedown attempt from Lawler.
Lawler is trying to pull guard but Kumari turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lawler wants a takedown but no success here.
Bantoo Kumari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Lawler.#T1##TD2#
Lawler pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kumari trying to control but Lawler is working from the bottom.
Kumari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lawler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kumari controls the pace.
Lawler trying to control the position.
Lawler keeping full guard, as Kumari tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kumari trying to control but Lawler is working from the bottom.
Kumari is breathing heavily.
Kumari showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kumari motions for Lawler to come forward. Kumari throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lawler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Lawler instigates a clinch.
Kumari is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lawler to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Lawler pulls guard effortlessly.
Kumari stays in close to Lawler's body and controls the position.
Lawler trying to control the position here. #T3##SUB2#
Lawler has his foot on Kumari's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kumari works his way back into a safe position though.
Lawler wants to sweep but no luck.
Kumari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawler is keeping the position for now.
Lawler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kumari controls the pace.#SUB2#
Lawler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kumari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kumari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kumari trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kumari misses with a straight left. #CL#
Kumari closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Lawler ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lawler no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kumari trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawler will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lawler has his foot on Kumari's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kumari works his way back into a safe position though.
Kumari trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lawler's guard.#SUB2#
Lawler working for a triangle but Kumari defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Lawler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kumari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kumari lands a leg kick that knocks Lawler off balance momentarily.
Lawler shoots in looking for a takedown but Kumari manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lawler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kumari feinted with a counter takedown.
Lawler moves out of range of the leg kick from Kumari.
Lawler shoots in for a takedown but Kumari shows good takedown defense.
Kumari tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lawler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kumari misses with a body punch
enabling Lawler to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab from Kumari.#CL#
Kumari moves into the clinch.
Lawler trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Kumari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL#
Kumari forces Lawler back against the cage and clinches.
Lawler tries for a takedown but Kumari manages to get underhooks.
Bantoo Kumari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Lawler.#T1##TD#
Kumari pulls Lawler into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawler content to stall in guard here.
Lawler is looking to work some ground and pound but Kumari has wrist control.
Lawler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lawler looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lawler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kumari works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kumari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lawler.
Lawler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kumari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kumari wants it to stay on the feet.
Kumari throws a right hand that Lawler ducks under and follows up with a left that Lawler also avoids with ease.
Kumari slaps away a takedown attempt from Lawler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lawler shoots in for a double leg but Kumari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3#
Lawler shoots in looking for a takedown but Kumari manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lawler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kumari fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lawler.
A head kick misses from Lawler.
Lawler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kumari appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bantoo Kumari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kumari tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lawler counters with a series of strikes. Kumari will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kumari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawler was well out of range. Poor timing from Kumari.
Kumari lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lawler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kumari as he jumps to the side.
Kumari throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lawler throws a sloppy head kick and Kumari moves out of range easily.
Kumari looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bantoo Kumari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Kumari closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lawler circles away.
A low kick from Kumari misses
and Lawler counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kumari tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lawler is able to avoid easily.
Kumari tries a head kick but it misses.
Lawler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lawler lands a two punch combo.
Bantoo Kumari is winning the standup battle so far.
Lawler shoots in but Kumari avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kumari throws a low kick, looking for Lawler's leg but Lawler calmly moves out of range.
Kumari fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Lawler misses.
Kumari thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lawler throws a fast counter high kick but Kumari manages to duck under it in time.
Lawler shoots in and drives through. Kumari sprawls well.
Kumari tries to counter by clinching up but Lawler breaks away and moves out of range.
Lawler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kumari.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bantoo Kumari dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lawler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice sprawl there from Kumari as Lawler shoots in.#TD#
Kumari looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kumari wants to free his trapped foot but Lawler is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Kumari moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Lawler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Lawler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Kumari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lawler keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lawler is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Kumari decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lawler to his feet.
Lawler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kumari scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kumari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lawler.
Despite the aggression on Lawler's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lawler dives in for a single leg takedown but Kumari sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lawler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kumari.
Kumari is looking to counter the offense by Lawler and move into the clinch.
Kumari dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lawler. That did some damage!#T2#
Lawler misses with a head kick.
Kumari closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lawler circles away.
Lawler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kumari swivels and escapes.
Bantoo Kumari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Lawler.
Kumari shoots in but Lawler avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Kumari moves into the clinch.
Lawler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kumari walks away with a smile on his face. Lawler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kumari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lawler punishes Kumari's body with a nice straight punch.
Kumari fails with the takedown.#T3#
Lawler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kumari will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lawler tries a head kick but it misses.
Lawler is looking to score with low kicks.
Lawler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kumari tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kumari misses with a body punch
and Lawler counters with a three punch combo that has Kumari backing up. Kumari nods at Lawler to acknowledge the strikes.
Kumari throws a head kick that Lawler semi-blocks.
Kumari swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Kumari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Lawler has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Lawler jumps guard.
Kumari trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawler 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.
Kumari is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gary Lawler has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawler keeping moving, preventing Kumari from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gary Lawler.
I think Lawler has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Lawler!
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 64
Date: Jun 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Lawler looks to land a combination but Rush avoids it well.
Lawler looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#KD2#
Rush feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lawler sprawling to the canvas! Lawler rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rush finish him?!
Rush thows a body kick. Lawler tries to catch it but that hurt him. #TD2#
Rush shoots in and bounces Lawler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rush controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rush stands up over Lawler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rush 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.
Lawler keeping moving, preventing Rush from controlling successfully. #T1#
Lawler is trying to keep Rush in close.
Lawler keeping moving, preventing Rush from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rush is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kevin Rush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rush tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lawler seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Rush throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lawler.
Rush comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice body kick from Rush.
Rush shoots in looking for a takedown. Lawler tries to sprawl out of it but Rush keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lawler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2##CL2#
Rush moves into the clinch.
Rush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rush misses with a punch to the body.
Rush tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Rush has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lawler is trying to keep an underhook but Rush manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rush is trying to control. Lawler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lawler tries to roll over but Rush keeps him under control.
Rush performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rush working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rush really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lawler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Rush throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lawler tries to get to full guard but Rush has control of the leg.
Lawler is refusing to be controlled, as Rush sits in half guard.
Rush slows the pace down in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rush tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lawler controls his leg. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rush lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lawler takes a step back to recover. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rush moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lawler avoids the body shot from Rush.
Rush lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#
Lawler is rocked!
Rush looks to land a combination but Lawler avoids it well.
Oh Lawler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Rush forces Lawler back against the cage and clinches.
Lawler seems to have got his legs back now.
Rush unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lawler lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rush goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rush misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rush trying to land knees to the body.
Rush swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rush lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lawler backwards.
A short right from Rush on the inside.
Rush misses with the head strike.
Rush lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lawler backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Rush dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rush shoots in looking for a takedown. Lawler tries to sprawl out of it but Rush keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lawler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed right hand from Rush misses the target.
A punch combination from Rush misses. #CL2#
Lawler gets tackled into the cage by Rush. Rush maintains the clinch.
Lawler working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Rush gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rush landing with the ground and pound.
Lawler keeping moving, preventing Rush from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawler keeping moving, preventing Rush from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rush's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rush wants to get up but he can't break Lawler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rush landing with the ground and pound.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rush won't allow Lawler to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Lawler gets tackled into the cage by Rush. Rush maintains the clinch.
Lawler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rush just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rush connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lawler's face.
Rush lands a left hand.
Lawler is trying to maintain a safe position but Rush gets an underhook and turns Lawler into the cage.
Rush lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Rush softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rush lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lawler backwards.
Rush tries to throw a body punch but Lawler avoids it by throwing Rush back against the cage.
Rush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rush tries a body shot but Lawler blocks it.
Rush lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Rush.
Rush tries to land a knee to the head but Lawler blocks with his arms.
Rush landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rush lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Rush.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rush.
Rush lands an elbow just above Lawler 's eye.
Rush lands an elbow that stopped Lawler in his tracks for a moment.
Rush lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lawler backwards.
Rush lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Lawler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rush is defending well.
Rush lands a shoulder strike.
Rush is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lawler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rush lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lawler backwards.
Rush drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lawler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gary Lawler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Rush.
Lawler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rush avoids the head kick by Lawler.
Lawler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lawler shoots in and drives through. Rush sprawls well.#TD2#
Rush scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lawler wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lawler being controlled for a moment. #T4#
Lawler tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Lawler takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lawler looks to move to half guard but instead Rush has passed into mount! Damn!
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!
The referee warns Lawler that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Rush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Rush throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lawler's waist but Lawler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rush off to one side. #TD2#
Rush shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lawler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rush working the ground and pound.
Lawler is trying to escape the position but Rush is controlling the position.
Lawler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rush wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kevin Rush has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rush remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Lawler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Lawler is not content to let Rush control the position.
Rush tries to move to mount but Lawler blocks the move with his legs.
Rush lands an elbow.
Rush is looking to take a break and control but Lawler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rush cracks Lawler with a big elbow. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rush in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rush working the head and body with strikes.
Lawler is trying to improve his position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rush lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rush scoring with punches and elbows. #SU2#
Rush decides to stand back up. Rush steps back and let's Lawler get back to his feet.#CL2#
Rush has closed the distance and engaged Lawler in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lawler.
Kevin Rush is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Rush lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lawler backwards.
Lawler blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rush fails to land.
Rush tries for a takedown but Lawler manages to get underhooks.
Rush scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lawler can't get the takedown.
Rush gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rush with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rush lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lawler backwards.
Rush looking for a takedown.
Gary Lawler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Rush.
Rush throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Rush lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Rush has clasped his hands together around Lawler's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawler is looking to reverse the position.
Lawler is trying to escape the position but Rush is controlling the position. #SU2#
Rush stands up. #CL2#
Rush closes the distance and clinches.
Rush throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawler.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Rush is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lawler can't fight it off and eventually Rush manages to take the fight to the floor. Lawler looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gary Lawler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lawler keeping full guard, as Rush tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Rush comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rush 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Rush!
Kevin Rush decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Brewer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lawler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lawler looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lawler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brewer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brewer.
No luck for Brewer with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neal Brewer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brewer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gary Lawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brewer counters with a stiff right hand.
Brewer lands a nice shot that snaps Lawler's head back.
Brewer wants to clinch up but Lawler keeps it at a distance.#T1##TD#
Brewer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brewer showed some decent athleticism there.
Lawler trying to control from the bottom.
Lawler is trying to stand up here but Brewer is controlling him well.
Lawler wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Brewer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lawler is just riding it out for now. Brewer eventually gives up the hold.
Lawler wants to improve his position but Brewer is controlling well.
#T2#
Brewer is looking to take a break and control but Lawler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Brewer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lawler defending well though. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Lawler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brewer did well to prevent Lawler getting side control.#ES#
Brewer manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lawler keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brewer slows down the pace here.
#T3#
Brewer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lawler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brewer's efforts to push away.#BC#
Brewer breaks the clinch.
Brewer dives in and grabs Lawler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lawler pushes down on Brewer's head and hops out.#CL2#
Lawler gets a clinch.
Brewer working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Brewer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brewer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lawler tries to avoid it but Brewer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lawler to the ground. Lawler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lawler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lawler wants it to stay on the feet.
Lawler is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Lawler clinches. #T4#
Lawler is trying to break the clinch but Brewer is controlling him.#BC#
Brewer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Brewer dives in and scores a takedown into Lawler's guard.
Lawler looking for a sweep. Not yet Lawler, not yet.
Brewer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brewer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Lawler is looking for a triangle but Brewer pushes his legs off easily.
Brewer is working Lawler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brewer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neal Brewer 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.
#R2#
Lawler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brewer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lawler somewhat.
An attempted straight right counter from Brewer misses the target.
Brewer has a takedown stuffed.
Lawler shoots and misses
and Brewer counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lawler is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Brewer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lawler but Lawler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brewer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lawler swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Brewer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lawler's half guard.
Lawler is breathing heavily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Brewer connects with a nice short shot to Lawler's temple. #T1#
Brewer is thwarting Lawler's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Brewer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lawler sees it coming and defends easily.
Lawler wants to control but Brewer is keeping busy.
Brewer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lawler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brewer is taking a breather. Lawler says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Brewer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brewer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lawler as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neal Brewer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Brewer drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lawler trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Brewer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brewer throwing strikes but missing.
Brewer stops Lawler from standing up. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brewer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brewer stopping the sweep attempt from Lawler.
Brewer throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brewer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gary Lawler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawler misses with a hook. Brewer ducked under it nicely.
Brewer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawler can do to turn this around?#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Brewer gets the takedown into side control.
Lawler bucks up and tries to throw Brewer off but instead Brewer has got his back!
Brewer lands a shot to the body.
Lawler wants to get back to his feet.
Brewer thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawler wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neal Brewer dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lawler stuffs the takedown.
Brewer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lawler.
Brewer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lawler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brewer.
Brewer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lawler defends well and Brewer ends up having to push Lawler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lawler tries to counter with a clinch but Brewer shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neal Brewer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brewer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Lawler. No joy for Brewer on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brewer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lawler defends well and Brewer ends up having to push Lawler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brewer throws a nice head kick!
Lawler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brewer as he jumps to the side.
Brewer throws a counter high kick but Lawler was just alert enough to avoid it.#T1#
Brewer shoots in for a takedown but Lawler shows good takedown defense.
Brewer swings for the body but Lawler moves out of range.
Brewer shoots in but Lawler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brewer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lawler tries to avoid it but Brewer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lawler to the ground. Lawler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Lawler moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lawler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brewer's brow.
Brewer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brewer is trying to push Lawler away but Lawler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Brewer manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lawler is defended easily by Brewer.
Brewer thinks about countering with a head kick.
Brewer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lawler's waist but Lawler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brewer off to one side.
Lawler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lawler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lawler wants it to stay on the feet.
Brewer leaves Lawler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lawler shoots in for a takedown but Brewer shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Brewer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lawler on his heels. He'll look to pass Lawler's guard now, I'm sure.
Lawler is looking to stand up but Brewer isn't so interested in that idea. #T3##SUB2#
Lawler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brewer throws an elbow that misses. Lawler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brewer's guard. Nice move by Lawler!#REVB#
Brewer is trying to control the position but Lawler postures up.
Brewer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #ES#
Brewer scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T4##CL#
Brewer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Brewer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lawler.
Lawler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick from Brewer lands but Lawler takes it in his stride.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brewer.
Gary Lawler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neal Brewer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lawler misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Neal Brewer.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brewer, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neal Brewer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Lawler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lawler fails with a takedown attempt.
Powell wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Powell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lawler.
Emmitt Powell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Lawler.
Lawler looks winded!
Nice sprawl there from Lawler as Powell shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Powell.
Powell really is a fat lump.
Lawler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Powell gets tackled into the cage by Lawler. Lawler maintains the clinch. #T1#
Powell misses with a body punch.
Powell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lawler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Powell slows down the pace here.
Powell stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Lawler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawler shoots in but no luck this time.
Powell throws the kick towards the body but Lawler avoids it.
Lawler is looking for the big counter here.
Powell misses with a head kick.
Lawler tries to clinch there but Powell circles away.
Powell is looking to counter the offense by Lawler and move into the clinch.#T2#
Lawler tries for a takedown but Powell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Powell tries to counter by clinching up but Lawler breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Powell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lawler did well to prevent Powell getting side control.
Powell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lawler defending well though. #SUB#
Powell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lawler taking some punishment here, with Powell in his half guard. #SU#
Powell stands up and beckons Lawler to join him on the feet.
Lawler has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Powell throws a sloppy head kick and Lawler moves out of range easily.
Powell dives in and grabs Lawler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lawler pushes down on Powell's head and hops out.#T3#
Lawler shoots for a double leg takedown but Powell sprawls well. He's pushed Lawler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Powell shoots for a takedown but Lawler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Despite the aggression on Lawler's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Powell has a takedown stuffed.
Powell has a takedown stuffed.
Powell throws a body kick that misses
and Lawler counters with a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lawler.
Powell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Powell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gary Lawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawler stuffs the takedown.
Lawler lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Powell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lawler circles away.
Powell stuffs the takedown attempt from Lawler. Lawler gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A combination from Lawler does no damage.
Powell dives in for a single leg takedown but Lawler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gary Lawler will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Lawler tries to clinch up but Powell circles away and keeps his distance.
Powell is looking to counter the offense by Lawler and move into the clinch.
Powell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lawler as he avoids it easily.
Lawler moves in looking to clinch but Powell pushes him off.
Lawler misses with a takedown attempt - Powell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Powell tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lawler manages to circle out of the way.
Lawler leaves Powell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Powell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lawler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lawler is breathing heavily.#T1#
Powell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lawler circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmitt Powell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Powell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lawler as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Powell looking to score a takedown here. Lawler is defending well but Powell drives through and ends up in Lawler's guard.
Lawler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Powell.
Powell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Powell wants to stand but Lawler is controlling his posture from full guard.
Powell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Powell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU#
Powell gets to his feet. Lawler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lawler fails with the takedown#CL#
and Powell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Powell.
Lawler blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Powell breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Lawler clinches up with Powell and pushes him back against the cage.#T3##TD#
Powell has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lawler clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2#
Lawler is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Lawler shoots in for a takedown but Powell shows good takedown defense.
Powell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Powell feints and as Lawler raises his hands in defense, Powell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into 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 will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Emmitt Powell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Powell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU#
Powell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lawler, up you get! #T4#
Lawler swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Powell counters by moving into the clinch.
Lawler tries to pull guard but Powell holds him up against the cage and eventually Lawler drops back down to his feet.
Powell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Powell misses with a punch to the body.
Powell just leaning against Lawler, taking a breather.
Powell wants to take the fight to the mat but Lawler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lawler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Powell prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powell jumps guard but Lawler turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Powell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emmitt Powell dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Powell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Emmitt Powell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Lawler rushes Powell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Powell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lawler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Powell just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lawler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Powell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Powell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Powell stalling.
Powell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lawler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Powell gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Powell wants to stand up but Lawler is controlling the position.
Powell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Powell is trying to work for a kimura but Lawler is defending well.
Powell not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Powell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Powell wants to stand up but Lawler is controlling the position.
Lawler is trying to stand.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Lawler darts in and clinches Powell up against the cage.
Lawler tries to pull guard but Powell holds him up against the cage and eventually Lawler drops back down to his feet.
Emmitt Powell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Lawler.
Lawler fails to pull guard.
Powell tries for a takedown. No joy.
Powell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lawler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
Powell is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Powell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lawler is trying to drag Powell to the mat but Powell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Powell working aggressively here.
Powell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Powell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Powell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lawler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lawler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Powell is trying to maintain a safe position but Lawler gets an underhook and turns Powell into the cage.#TD2#
Lawler jumps guard.
#SU#
Powell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Powell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lawler, pushing him back against the cage.
Lawler is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Powell is trying to stall.
Powell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lawler is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gary Lawler.
I think Lawler has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gary Lawler!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Lawler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Padilla quickly recovers to half guard.
Lawler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Padilla is looking for a sweep. Lawler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Padilla trying to control from the bottom.
Lawler throws a strike but Padilla avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Padilla trying to control the position.
Padilla looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lawler looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lawler drops back looking for a leg! Padilla is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Padilla manages to kick Lawler off! Lawler jumps back into Padilla's guard. #T1#
Padilla trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Padilla tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lawler swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Lawler feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Padilla throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Padilla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lawler puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Padilla keeping hold of Lawler's head, controlling as best he can.
Lawler thows a huge punch but Padilla dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Still in half guard, Lawler seems content to control.
Padilla really is a fat lump.
Lawler is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Padilla is looking to get back to is feet but Lawler passes into side control.
#SUB2#
Lawler swings around for an armbar but Padilla sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lawler's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Padilla with a flurry of punches that miss.
Padilla throws a big right hand that misses.
Lawler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Padilla.
Lawler pulls Padilla in to control the position.
Padilla loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Padilla throws an elbow that misses. Lawler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Padilla's guard. Nice move by Lawler!#REVB##SU2#
Lawler gets to his feet. Padilla looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Lawler closes the distance and pushes Padilla back into the cage.
Padilla is trying to break the clinch but Lawler is controlling him.
Lawler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Padilla's efforts to push away.
Lawler keeps control of Padilla as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Padilla letting Lawler take a breather here.
Lawler misses with a knee strike.
Padilla tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lawler smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
Padilla gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lawler to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4#
Lawler wanted to stand there but Padilla had control of the position.
Padilla working a defensive guard here.
Lawler is fighting to break Padilla's control of his arms but Padilla is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Lawler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Lawler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Padilla!
Padilla struggling a bit here.
The strikes coming from Lawler are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawler misses with the ground and pound.
Lawler is staying tight to Padilla's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Padilla is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Padilla wants to control but Lawler postures up.
Padilla is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lawler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lawler in side control, throwing shots but Padilla defends.
Padilla defending against the ground and pound.
Lawler remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Padilla is trying to control Lawler's posture but Lawler avoids it. #SUB2#
Lawler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Lawler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Padilla has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee asks Lawler politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lawler prefers to stall for the moment though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Padilla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Padilla shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lawler's guard.#ES2#
Lawler has his feet on Padilla's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3##TD2#
Lawler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Padilla trying to control but Lawler postures up.
Lawler is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Padilla manages to get to full guard.
Padilla is trying to control the position but Lawler postures up.
Lawler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Lawler drops back looking for a leg! Padilla is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Padilla manages to kick Lawler off! Lawler jumps back into Padilla's guard. #T4#
Lawler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nelson Padilla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Lawler feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Lawler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Padilla.
Lawler lands a right hook to the body.
#TD2#
Lawler gets the takedown into side control.
Lawler creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Padilla sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SU2#
Lawler decides to stand back up. Lawler steps back and let's Padilla get back to his feet.#TD2#
Lawler closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Padilla's guard.
Padilla wants to sweep here but Lawler controlling him for the moment. #SU2#
Lawler stands up from Padilla's guard - Lawler perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Lawler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Padilla on his heels. He'll look to pass Padilla's guard now, I'm sure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Lawler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lawler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU2#
Lawler stands up and waves to Padilla to follow him. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Padilla lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lawler circles away quickly and effectively.
Padilla has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Lawler counters by moving into the clinch.
Padilla letting Lawler take a breather here.
Lawler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawler is pressed up against the cage. Padilla has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lawler down to the mat. Lawler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Padilla shoots in for a takedown but Lawler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Padilla. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Lawler gets the takedown into side control.
Lawler throws a strike aimed at the side of Padilla's head but Padilla avoids it well.
Lawler controls the position from side control.
Padilla defending against the ground and pound. #T3##SUB2#
Lawler tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lawler has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lawler controls the position from side control.
Padilla tries to control but Lawler manages to take his back.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Padilla covering up well and avoiding damage.
Padilla is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lawler.
#SUB2#
Lawler is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Padilla knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Padilla for a finish.
Lawler missing with punches from the back.
Nelson Padilla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gary Lawler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Padilla trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Lawler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lawler 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Lawler!
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