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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 15, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Lawson closes the distance and clinches.
Horse tries to land a knee to the head but Lawson blocks with his arms.
Lawson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lawson managing to block the knees to the body from Horse.
Lawson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Horse avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Horse tries for a takedown but Lawson manages to get underhooks.
Horse really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lawson jumps guard but Horse turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lawson being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lawson manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Horse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Horse wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving.
Horse controlling from the top position.
Horse stops Lawson from standing up.
Horse wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving. #SUB#
Horse drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lawson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Horse has Lawson in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Lawson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Horse wants to sweep here but Lawson controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Lawson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Horse looking for a sweep. Not yet Horse, not yet. #SUB#
Horse working for a triangle but Lawson defends it easily.
Horse working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Lawson is looking to stand up but Horse won't let him. #SUB#
Horse is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Horse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Horse looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lawson pushes down on Horse's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Horse trying to hold on to Lawson's head to control him but Lawson postures up.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lawson wants to stand but Horse has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Lawson wants to control but Horse is keeping him busy.
Horse works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Lawson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Horse has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lawson has managed to get both his arms back between Horse's legs - danger averted.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lawson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lawson advances to half guard.
Still in half guard, Lawson seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horse gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Horse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lawson defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby Lawson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Horse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
No joy there for Lawson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lawson fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Lawson closes the distance and clinches.
Lawson blocking some punches.
Horse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawson's elbow.
Lawson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Horse throws an elbow but misses.
Horse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawson's elbow. #TD#
Horse jumps guard.
#T1##SUB#
Horse escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lawson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Horse is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Crazy Horse overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lawson keeping moving, preventing Horse from controlling successfully.
Lawson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Horse trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Horse.
Lawson keeping moving, preventing Horse from controlling successfully.
Lawson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lawson is trying to hold Horse in close to prevent damage but Horse has managed to pass into half guard.
Horse throwing shots but Lawson is blocking nicely. #T2#
Lawson is looking to improve his position.
Lawson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Horse.
Lawson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Horse. #SUB#
Horse is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lawson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lawson trying to control but Horse postures up.
Horse is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lawson! #SUB#
Horse goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lawson is on top in guard.
Lawson looking to pass the guard.
Lawson wants to control from the top but Horse keeps moving. #T3#
Horse is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Horse has an active guard here but Lawson has managed to pass into half guard.
Lawson is looking to advance position but Horse won't allow it.
Horse wants to improve his position but Lawson is controlling well.
Lawson is thwarting Horse's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Horse actively working from the bottom here.
Lawson wants to control but Horse is keeping him busy.
Horse moves into full guard.
Horse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lawson.
Horse looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lawson is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Horse looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Horse is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lawson is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Horse 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#
Horse stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Horse wants it to stay on the feet.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Horse but Horse pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horse throwing a counter right hand but Lawson manages to avoid it.
Horse misses with a few strikes there.
Bobby Lawson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horse takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Lawson has closed the distance and engaged Horse in a clinch.
Horse effectively controlling the action here.
Horse avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson tries to pull guard but Horse holds him up against the cage and eventually Lawson drops back down to his feet.
Crazy Horse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Lawson.#T1#
Come on Horse - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lawson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Horse avoiding damage.
Horse swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Horse is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lawson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Horse smiles and moves away.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Horse as he avoids it easily.
Horse tries to counter with a takedown but Lawson is quick to defend against it.
Lawson misses with a series of wild punches.
Bobby Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawson shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Horse was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lawson.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Horse as he jumps to the side.
Lawson looks for a takedown but Horse sprawls well.#T3##CL#
Horse takes the fight into the clinch.
Horse is pushing Lawson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lawson has Horse pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Horse manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Horse misses with a knee to the head.
Horse will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lawson up against the cage.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Horse manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD#
Horse tightens his grip and picks Lawson up, before dumping him to the ground. Lawson manages to land in guard.
Horse throws a strike but Lawson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horse has his hands on Lawson's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Horse had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lawson defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crazy Horse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Horse has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Crazy Horse!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Dutroux forces Lawson back against the cage and clinches.
Dutroux wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Dutroux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lawson shoots for a double leg takedown but Dutroux sprawls well. He's pushed Lawson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dutroux throws a right hand that Lawson ducks under and follows up with a left that Lawson also avoids with ease.
Dutroux connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dutroux scores with a nice strike.
Lawson takes one to the side of the head.
Lawson throws a series of punches but Dutroux avoids them all with ease.
Dutroux stuffs the takedown attempt from Lawson. Lawson gets slowly back to his feet.
Dutroux keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab from Dutroux.
Lawson throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Lawson tries to keep at a distance but Dutroux has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dutroux swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawson goes for a takedown attempt but Dutroux pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Marc Dutroux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Lawson.#T1#
Lawson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dutroux as he jumps to the side.
Marc Dutroux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lawson dives in and grabs Dutroux's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dutroux pushes down on Lawson's head and hops out.#CL#
Dutroux forces Lawson back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Dutroux manages to break the clinch.
Dutroux thuds his right hand into Lawson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lawson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dutroux seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Good exchange - Dutroux coming out on top.#ROC#
Lawson is rocked!
Lawson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lawson is still on wobbly legs! Can Dutroux finish him?#CL#
Dutroux clinches up against the cage.
Dutroux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dutroux misses with some punches.
#BC#
Dutroux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Dutroux moves into the clinch.
Lawson seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Dutroux breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawson closes the distance but Dutroux moves to the side
and Dutroux counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Dutroux closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dutroux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dutroux misses with the head strike.
Dutroux misses with a punch to the body.
Dutroux prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dutroux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Dutroux pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dutroux lands the left hand.
Lawson moves in looking to clinch but Dutroux pushes him off.
Lawson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dutroux, as that shot connected.
Decent striking displayed by Dutroux there.
Lawson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lawson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dutroux defends well and Lawson ends up having to push Dutroux into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lawson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dutroux moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dutroux connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dutroux lands an overhand right.
Lawson misses with a body shot
and Dutroux counters with a big right hand! Oh Lawson is in trouble here! Dutroux follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marc Dutroux!
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Oct 17, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Oaki Sato and Bobby Lawson. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Oaki Sato! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Bobby Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lawson closes the distance and pushes Sato back into the cage.
Lawson has hold of one of Sato's legs. Sato is fighting the takedown attempt but Lawson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sato (0) vs (2) Lawson
Sato throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sato looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lawson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lawson passes Sato's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lawson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sato does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sato moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sato is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sato is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sato is pulling down on Lawson's head to control his posture.
Sato wants to sweep here but Lawson controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sato pulls Lawson in close to prevent any damage.
Sato is trying to control the position but Lawson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sato working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lawson has passed into half guard!
Sato tries to roll over but Lawson keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sato keeping hold of Lawson's head, controlling as best he can.
Sato is staying active underneath Lawson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lawson is looking for a kimura here.
Sato is looking to control Lawson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sato avoid being mounted?
Sato regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sato pulls Lawson in close to prevent any damage.
Sato is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lawson is aware though and is defending well.
Lawson trying to control but Sato is working from the bottom.
Lawson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sato has his foot on Lawson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lawson works his way back into a safe position though.
Sato tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sato working for submissions but it's allowed Lawson to get to half guard.
Lawson trying to control from half guard but Sato is working away.
Sato looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sato tries to roll over but Lawson keeps him under control.
Sato is looking to control Lawson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sato avoid being mounted?
Lawson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sato knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lawson not doing much here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sato is looking for a sweep. Lawson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sato looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lawson is looking to advance position but Sato won't allow it.
Lawson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sato reverses the position - he's now on top in Lawson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sato (2) vs (2) Lawson
Lawson trying to control the position.
Lawson keeping moving, preventing Sato from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lawson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sato engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sato seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lawson for as long as he can get away with.
Sato pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawson is keeping the position for now.
Sato thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sato wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving.
Sato stopping the sweep attempt from Lawson.
Sato pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawson is keeping the position for now.
Sato stopping the sweep attempt from Lawson.
Sato trying to control but Lawson is working from the bottom.
Sato drops back looking for a leg! Lawson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawson manages to kick Sato off! Sato jumps back into Lawson's guard.
Sato wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sato pushes down on Lawson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lawson trying to control but Sato postures up.
Sato seems to be working for a kimura but Lawson defends the submission attempt.
Lawson tries to roll over but Sato keeps him under control.
Sato seems to be working for a kimura but Lawson defends the submission attempt.
Sato seems to be working for a kimura but Lawson defends the submission attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sato is working for a submission of some sort.
Sato has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Sato (5) vs (2) Lawson
Lawson is looking to get to half guard.
Lawson is squirming around, avoiding Sato's attempts to control the action.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sato avoids the attempt from Lawson to control.
Lawson is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Sato has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sato (8) vs (2) Lawson
Lawson trying to control the action but Sato just sinks the hooks in.
Sato looking for the choke from the back.
Sato is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lawson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sato just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lawson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sato is looking for a rear naked choke here but Lawson reverses the position brilliantly into Sato's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sato (8) vs (4) Lawson
Sato has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lawson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sato is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sato looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lawson is one step ahead there.
Lawson wants to control from the top but Sato keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sato holds on and takes a little breather.
Sato throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lawson uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sato (8) vs (7) Lawson
Sato struggling a bit here.
Sato tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lawson is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Sato can't do much from the bottom here.
Sato gets back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sato wants to get back to full guard.
Sato is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sato manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lawson wants to pass the guard but Sato is keeping the position.
Lawson looking to sit in guard and control but Sato gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sato (10) vs (7) Lawson
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lawson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lawson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sato wants to pass the guard but Lawson is keeping the position.
Sato advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Sato (13) vs (7) Lawson
Sato is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lawson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sato tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawson is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sato takes the fight on points by 13 to 7.
A very excited looking Oaki Sato rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Raphael Swanson and Bobby Lawson. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bobby Lawson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Raphael Swanson ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bobby Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lawson shoots for a takedown but Swanson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lawson gets tackled into the cage by Swanson . Swanson maintains the clinch.
Lawson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lawson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Swanson drops back looking for a leg! Lawson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawson manages to kick Swanson off! Swanson jumps back into Lawson's guard.
Swanson drops back looking for a leg! Lawson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawson manages to kick Swanson off! Swanson jumps back into Lawson's guard.
Swanson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Swanson stopping the sweep attempt from Lawson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Swanson 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Swanson wants to pass the guard but Lawson is keeping the position.
Lawson controls Swanson momentarily but Swanson frees himself.
Swanson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Swanson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lawson is trying to control the position but Swanson postures up.
Lawson is looking to sweep but instead, Swanson has passed into half guard.
Swanson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lawson is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Swanson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Swanson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Swanson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Swanson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Swanson postures up.
Lawson pulls Swanson in close to prevent any damage.
Swanson drops back looking for a leg! Lawson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawson manages to kick Swanson off! Swanson jumps back into Lawson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson drops back looking for a leg! Lawson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawson manages to kick Swanson off! Swanson jumps back into Lawson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swanson drops back looking for a leg! Lawson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawson manages to kick Swanson off! Swanson jumps back into Lawson's guard.
Lawson is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson drops back looking for a leg! Lawson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawson manages to kick Swanson off! Swanson jumps back into Lawson's guard.
Lawson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Swanson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Swanson (0) vs (2) Lawson
Swanson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lawson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Swanson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lawson has managed to get both his arms back between Swanson 's legs - danger averted.
Lawson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Swanson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lawson has managed to get both his arms back between Swanson 's legs - danger averted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lawson wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lawson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Swanson looking for a guillotine here but Lawson defends easily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lawson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Swanson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Swanson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lawson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Swanson . Score +3 for passing guard: Swanson (0) vs (5) Lawson
Swanson sneaks back into half guard.
Lawson tries to pass to full mount but Swanson defends it.
Lawson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Swanson (0) vs (8) Lawson
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Swanson is looking to get to half guard.
Lawson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Swanson is looking to escape.
Swanson is trying desperately to improve position.
Swanson is working hard here to advance position.
Swanson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Swanson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Lawson pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Swanson (0) vs (11) Lawson
Swanson is looking to improve his position but Lawson isn't that keen on the idea.
Lawson tries to control but Swanson wriggling away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Swanson stops Lawson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Swanson regains half guard.
Swanson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Swanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Swanson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Swanson .
Lawson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Swanson is keeping the position for now.
Lawson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Swanson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lawson is aware though and is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Swanson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Swanson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lawson escapes and throws Swanson 's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Swanson (0) vs (14) Lawson
Swanson is breathing heavily.
Swanson tries to buck Lawson off but Lawson is having none of it.
Lawson advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Swanson (0) vs (16) Lawson
Swanson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Swanson has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Swanson (0) vs (19) Lawson
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lawson is looking to control Swanson but Swanson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lawson controlling well, preventing Swanson from escaping the position.
Lawson tries to get the hooks in deep but Swanson pushed the leg off.
Swanson wants to escape the position.
Swanson prevents Lawson from getting a body triangle.
Swanson tries to escape but Lawson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Swanson breaks Lawson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Swanson (2) vs (19) Lawson
Swanson stopping the sweep attempt from Lawson.
Swanson slips nicely into half guard.
Lawson controlling the position for now.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Swanson is trying to work for a kimura but Lawson is defending well.
Lawson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Swanson drops back looking for a leg! Lawson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawson manages to kick Swanson off! Swanson jumps back into Lawson's guard.
Swanson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lawson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lawson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lawson! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Swanson (2) vs (23) Lawson
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Swanson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lawson is pressing down on Swanson 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Swanson is holding on for now.
Swanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lawson pulls his head out easily.
Swanson wants to get back to full guard.
Swanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Swanson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lawson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Swanson keeps working.
Lawson trying to mount his opponent but Swanson defends it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Swanson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lawson pulls his head out easily.
Swanson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lawson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lawson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Swanson (6) vs (23) Lawson
Lawson tries to roll but Swanson sticks to his back.
Lawson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Swanson gets his way!
Swanson looking for the choke from the back.
Lawson showing good submission defense here.
Swanson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lawson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Swanson avoiding Lawson 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Lawson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Swanson is persistently looking for the submission but Lawson is defending it well.
Swanson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Swanson is looking for the choke from the back position but Lawson is controlling his hands well.
Lawson wants to control his opponent's hands but Swanson gets his hands free.
Lawson showing good submission defense here.
Swanson is trying to stick to Lawson's back but Lawson is turning into Swanson . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Swanson 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lawson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Swanson (6) vs (25) Lawson
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Swanson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lawson defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lawson wins on points by 25 to 6.
A very excited looking Bobby Lawson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jimmy Micheals and Bobby Lawson. Chooooooooon! I think Micheals might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Throw it up. Bobby Lawson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jimmy Micheals! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bobby Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Micheals gets tackled into the cage by Lawson. Lawson maintains the clinch.
Micheals drags the fight down to the ground.
Lawson won't allow Micheals to sweep him here.
Micheals trying to keep a closed guard but Lawson is proving a slippery customer.
Micheals can't keep his opponent in guard - Lawson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lawson controlling the action here.
Lawson trying to pass the guard but Micheals defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lawson is thwarting Micheals's attempts to control the position.
Micheals is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Micheals tries to roll over but Lawson keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson trying to pass the guard but Micheals defending well.
Lawson is controlling the pace.
Lawson wants to pass the guard but Micheals is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lawson trying to mount his opponent but Micheals defends it.
Lawson controlling the pace.
Micheals tries to get to full guard but Lawson has control of the leg.
Micheals is in trouble now - Lawson has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Micheals (0) vs (3) Lawson
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Micheals tries to lock up and control but Lawson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lawson wants to take Micheals's back here but Micheals is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Micheals has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Micheals (0) vs (6) Lawson
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawson controls the action.
Lawson is trying to stick to Micheals's back but Micheals is turning into Lawson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lawson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Micheals. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Micheals (2) vs (6) Lawson
Micheals wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Micheals being controlled here momentarily.
Micheals pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawson is keeping the position for now.
Micheals has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lawson is pulling down on Micheals's head to control his posture.
Lawson is continuing to stall.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Lawson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lawson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Lawson.
Lawson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lawson has his hands on Micheals's head, controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lawson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Micheals (2) vs (8) Lawson
Lawson looking to pass the guard.
Micheals will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lawson stands and throws Micheals's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Micheals (2) vs (11) Lawson
Lawson controlling the position from side mount.
Lawson tries for a kimura but Micheals is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Micheals is being controlled here.
Micheals gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Micheals (2) vs (13) Lawson
Micheals is working to get back to half guard.
Lawson controlling from mount.
Lawson fails to move to back control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lawson controlling from mount.
Micheals is controlling an arm, preventing Lawson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lawson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Micheals is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lawson is looking to work his way around to Micheals's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lawson controlling the position easily from mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lawson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lawson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Micheals has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Micheals (2) vs (16) Lawson
Lawson has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Micheals is defending well but eventually Lawson manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Micheals has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bobby Lawson!
A very excited looking Bobby Lawson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bobby Lawson and Jerry Lawerson. Lawerson has chosen Talking Heads - Psycho Killer as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jerry Lawerson enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bobby Lawson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jerry Lawerson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lawson moves into the clinch.
Lawerson tries to pull guard but Lawson won't allow it.
Lawerson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lawson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lawson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lawerson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lawson (4) vs (0) Lawerson
Lawson controlling from the back.
Lawson not allowing Lawerson to control his hands.
Lawson tightening his grip on Lawerson, looking for the choke.
Lawson keeps control of the position easily here as Lawerson tries to buck him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson has got one arm under Lawerson's chin. This could be trouble... Lawerson trying to control the other hand but Lawson gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Lawerson has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bobby Lawson!
A victorious Bobby Lawson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2016 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lawson is defended easily by Gannon.
Lawson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gannon defends well and Lawson ends up having to push Gannon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2#
Gannon looking to score a takedown here. Lawson is defending well but Gannon drives through and ends up in Lawson's guard.
Gannon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lawson working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Gannon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lawson, up you get! #TD#
Lawson gets the takedown into side control.
Gannon sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T1#
Lawson wants to take a breather but Gannon is having none of it.
Gannon should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lawson wants to free his trapped foot but Gannon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gannon is concentrating on defense, preventing Lawson from advancing position.
Lawson stalling away here and it's allowed Gannon to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gannon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gannon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lawson wants to pass the guard but Gannon is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gannon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lawson throws a strike but Gannon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB2#
Gannon drops back looking for a leg! Lawson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawson manages to kick Gannon off! Gannon jumps back into Lawson's guard.
Gannon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lawson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Gannon has gone for a leg lock! Lawson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gannon's guard.#REVR#
Lawson slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Gannon wants to get back to full guard.
Gannon controlling the position well.
Lawson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gannon is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Gannon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lawson. #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.#SUB#
Lawson is looking for a kimura here.
Lawson is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Gannon manages to get to full guard.
Lawson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gannon is proving hard to escape from.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gannon wants to get back to his feet but Lawson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gheorge Gannon dominated that round.
That's time! Lawson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lawson with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Gannon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lawson's guard.
Lawson wants to stand and escape but Gannon is having none of it.
Gannon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gannon preventing the sweep.
Gannon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gannon is pushing down on Lawson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lawson is fighting to maintain full guard but Gannon has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Gannon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lawson is just riding it out for now. Gannon eventually gives up the hold.
Lawson is trying to maintain the position but Gannon is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gannon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Lawson is not content to let Gannon control the position.
Gannon works his way into full mount!
Gannon is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB2#
Gannon working for a submission but Lawson is keeping him at bay.
Lawson working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Gannon moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lawson has worked his arm free - good work by Lawson!
#T2#
Gannon advances nicely into full mount.
Lawson is looking to get to half guard.
Gannon throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lawson because Gannon loaded up on that one.
Gannon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gannon punching from mount but Lawson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lawson tries to lock up and control but Gannon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lawson is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Gannon has taken his back.
Well, with Gannon on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Lawson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Gannon working for a choke but Lawson is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Gannon is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lawson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gannon tries to keep control of the position but Lawson is staying busy.
Gannon has good solid back control here.
Gannon is looking to control Lawson but Lawson is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Gannon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lawson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T4#
Gannon controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Gannon looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Gannon avoids the attempt from Lawson to control.
Lawson is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Gannon goes for an armbar but Lawson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lawson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gheorge Gannon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Lawson tries to clinch up.
Gannon blocks a head kick by Lawson.
Lawson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Gannon gets tackled into the cage by Lawson. Lawson maintains the clinch.
Gannon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lawson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gannon tries to score a body lock takedown but Lawson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gannon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lawson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Our sources have told us that Lawson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Bobby Lawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gheorge Gannon.
Gannon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lawson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gannon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lawson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gannon prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T1#
Gannon goes for a takedown attempt but Lawson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bobby Lawson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gannon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lawson shoots and misses #TD2#
and Gannon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gannon wants to pass the guard but Lawson is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawson looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lawson is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Gannon controlling Lawson's posture.
Gheorge Gannon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lawson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Lawson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gannon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gannon has Lawson pulled in close to control his posture.
Lawson sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Gannon pulls Lawson in close to prevent any damage.
Gannon trying to control the position.
Lawson trying to control but Gannon is working from the bottom.
Lawson passes Gannon's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Lawson 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.
Lawson is looking to advance position but Gannon won't allow it.
Bobby Lawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gheorge Gannon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gannon keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Lawson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gannon 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gheorge Gannon!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Willis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lawson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Willis content to stall in guard here.
Willis throwing strikes from guard but Lawson blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Willis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Willis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Willis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Willis'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson working a defensive guard here.
Lawson being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Willis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawson wants to sweep but no luck.
Willis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lawson's head.
Willis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Willis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Willis cracks Lawson with a solid left hand.
Willis controlling from the top position.
Lawson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Willis is one step ahead there.
Willis showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Willis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lawson for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Willis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Willis tries to bum rush Lawson with a series of wild strikes but Lawson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Lawson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lawson throws a big elbow that misses.
Lawson trying to control but Willis is working from the bottom.
Willis wants to get back to his feet but Lawson is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Willis looking for a guillotine here but Lawson defends easily.
#SUB#
Willis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lawson is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Willis 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.
Willis is looking to stand up but Lawson isn't so interested in that idea.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Willis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Willis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lawson prevents Willis from getting back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lawson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Willis is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Lawson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Willis has one foot on Lawson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Willis is breathing heavily.#T4##TD2#
Lawson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side 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!
Willis manages to get back to half guard.
Willis tries to roll over but Lawson keeps him under control.
Lawson not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Lawson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Willis could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lawson has cracked it and Willis is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lawson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby Lawson!
An out of breath Bobby Lawson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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