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Event:
BFC 18 : Carver Vs. Roger
Date: Aug 14, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Ozbourne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Lawrence tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ozbourne smiles and moves away.
Lawrence has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Lawrence ducks under a wild hook from Ozbourne. A jab from Ozbourne does it's job there. Lawrence is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CUT2#It looks like Albert Lawrence has been cut. Ozbourne scores with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ozbourne. Lawrence moves out of range as Ozbourne strikes. Lawrence looks to land a right hand but Ozbourne moved out of range. Ozbourne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2# Ozbourne pushes Lawrence up against the cage in a clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lawrence tries for a takedown but Ozbourne manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Lawrence. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lawrence drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ozbourne gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lawrence has Ozbourne pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ozbourne manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Ozbourne lands a right hand. #T1# Ozbourne lands a nice shot to the body. Still in the clinch, Ozbourne scores with a nice short uppercut. A short right from Ozbourne. Lawrence wants to get back to striking at distance but Ozbourne won't allow it.
A short left from Ozbourne. A short right from Ozbourne. Lawrence drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ozbourne pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ozbourne jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC2#Lawrence is rocked! Ozbourne blocks a head kick by Lawrence.
Ozbourne lands a body shot.
Lawrence is breathing heavily. A big left from Ozbourne misses. Ozbourne steps in with a hook that catches Lawrence right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Ozbourne follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Lawrence looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ziggy Ozbourne! During a confident post fight interview, Ziggy Ozbourne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BFC HARDCORE 3
Date: Jul 24, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dylan thows a left - swing and a miss! Dylan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Dylan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lawrence momentarily.
Dylan throws a hook but Lawrence blocks it. Dylan throws a shot to the body.
Dylan scores with a jab. Dylan looks to land a left hand but Lawrence moved out of range nicely. Lawrence fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Lawrence moves out of range as Dylan strikes. Dylan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lawrence. Lawrence changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lawrence walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Lawrence avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Lawrence shoots in looking for a takedown but Dylan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lawrence's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Dylan misses with a low kick. Lawrence bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1# Lawrence dives in for a single leg takedown but Dylan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Dylan is looking to counter punch. Nathan Dylan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Lawrence. Dylan misses with a leg kick. Dylan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Lawrence gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dylan. Nice uppercut lands for Dylan. That snapped Lawrence's head back.
Dylan scores with a body shot.
Dylan slips a jab and a cross from Lawrence.
Dylan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Lawrence throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Lawrence looks to land a combination but Dylan avoids it well. Dylan connects with a jab. Lawrence throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dylan jabs Lawrence right on the nose. Lawrence blinks but takes it well. Dylan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. 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! Lawrence shoots and misses and Dylan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Dylan throws the left hand but Lawrence avoids the punch easily.#T2# Lawrence takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT#It looks like Albert Lawrence has been cut. Lawrence throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dylan is looking to score with low kicks. Lawrence looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Dylan misses with a low kick.
Nathan Dylan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dylan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Lawrence closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Dylan loads up on a big right hand but Lawrence slips the punch. Dylan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Lawrence pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Dylan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Lawrence fails with the takedown. Lawrence moves out of range of the body kick from Dylan.
Dylan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dylan.#T3# Dylan thows a left - swing and a miss! Lawrence shoots for a takedown but Dylan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Dylan throws the left hand but Lawrence avoids the punch easily. Nice defenses there by Lawrence. Dylan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. A slow jab from Dylan misses its intended target. Dylan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lawrence. That one must have hurt. Lawrence blocks a leg kick. Lawrence lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Dylan scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Dylan throws a leg kick and Lawrence counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dylan's knee momentarily. Dylan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lawrence has time to react. Lawrence takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Lawrence slips a jab and a cross from Dylan.
Lawrence lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Dylan connects with a body shot that sends Lawrence's belly button to the back.#T4# Dylan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dylan ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Dylan throws out a loose jab but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it. Dylan scores with a nice right hand.
Dylan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight. Lawrence takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lawrence takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dylan works the jab nicely.#ROC#Lawrence is rocked! Dylan drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Lawrence right on the button. Lawrence goes down! Dylan follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Dylan gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Dylan! Nathan Dylan spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
BFC Syndicate 1
Date: Jun 12, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nichols blocks a head kick by Lawrence.
Lawrence tries to clinch up. Lawrence pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Lawrence walks into a straight right hand from Nichols. Nichols moves into range and connects with a jab. Nichols's coach down at The Million Dollar Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nichols's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Good leg kick by Nichols. Lawrence misses with a takedown attempt and Nichols counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Nichols cracks Lawrence with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Lawrence works Nichols's body with a nice hook. Lawrence throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nichols sees it coming and avoids it easily. Lawrence misses with a double jab
and Nichols counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lawrence takes one to the chin there. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nichols blocks a jab. Lawrence walks into a straight right hand from Nichols. Nichols tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Lawrence looks to score with a jab to the body but Nichols is just out of range. Nichols swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lawrence appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1# Nichols lands with a cross. Lawrence throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Lawrence throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nichols's waist but Nichols gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lawrence off to one side. #CL# Lawrence has Nichols up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Lawrence's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Still in the clinch, Nichols scores with a nice short uppercut. Nichols displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lawrence up against the cage. Lawrence tries for a takedown but Nichols manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Lawrence. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nichols scores with an uppercut up the middle. Lawrence wants to get back to striking at distance but Nichols won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Nichols.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Lawrence blocking some punches.
#T2##BC# Lawrence breaks from the clinch.
Andrew Nichols is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lawrence takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Lawrence has his takedown stuffed and Nichols counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Nice straight punches there by Nichols. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nichols. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lawrence tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Nichols looks like he wants to counter punch here. Lawrence walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nichols. Nichols lands a nice looking body shot.
Lawrence moves in looking to clinch but Nichols pushes him off. Lawrence tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nichols manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Lawrence tries to clinch up and Nichols counters with a stiff right hand. Lawrence dives in for a single leg takedown but Nichols sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. A countering left hand to the body from Nichols misses. Nichols lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lawrence at a distance.
Nichols ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3# Lawrence stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nichols. Nichols waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lawrence. Nichols is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lawrence had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Nichols misses with a right hand and Lawrence connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Nichols lands with a cross. Nichols throws a hook but Lawrence avoids it easily. A jab from Nichols finds it's way through Lawrence's defenses. Nichols cracks Lawrence with a good jab. Nichols scores with a nice strike. Nichols looks to land a right hand but Lawrence moved out of range. Lawrence takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Nichols lands a jab to the nose. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice body punch from Nichols. Nichols fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Nichols misses with a wild combination.
Lawrence has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nichols.#T4# Nichols fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lawrence looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Lawrence tries a head kick but it misses.
Nichols lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lawrence at a distance.
Lawrence wants to clinch up but Nichols keeps it at a distance. Andrew Nichols seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nichols scores with a hook to the body. Lawrence takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Nichols digs a good hook to Lawrence's body.
Lawrence slips a straight right by Nichols. Lawrence is looking for a counter combo. Nichols misses with a hook. Nichols connects with a right hand. Lawrence shakes it off. Nichols buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lawrence goes for a double leg but Nichols avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nichols continues to drive forward. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lawrence has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nichols finds it's way round the side to connect with Lawrence's head. Lawrence gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nichols throws out a token jab with nothing on it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Nichols dominated that round. That's time! Lawrence's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Lawrence fails in his attempt to clinch. Nichols connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Nichols throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Nichols cracks a nice hook into Lawrence's ribs. Lawrence walks into a straight right hand from Nichols. Nichols misses with an uppercut. Lawrence saw that one coming. Lawrence takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Nichols throws a right and a left that both miss. Lawrence wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Nichols lands with a right hand. Albert Lawrence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lawrence fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lawrence walks into a left hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nichols lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nichols wants to clinch. Nichols with a nice calf kick.#T1# Nichols scores with a punch to the head. Lawrence wants to clinch and Nichols counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD# Lawrence shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB# Lawrence thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Lawrence with a flurry of punches that miss. Lawrence trying to control but Nichols is working from the bottom. Nichols keeping full guard, as Lawrence tries to pass. #T2# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Lawrence is working hard here to advance position. Lawrence sitting in guard here, content to control. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Lawrence is looking to work some ground and pound but Nichols has wrist control.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Andrew Nichols seems to be getting the better of the standup. Nichols dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lawrence. That did some damage! Nichols cracks Lawrence with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Lawrence slips a jab from Nichols. Nichols scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nichols swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lawrence counters with a two punch combo. #T3# Nichols misses with a wild body shot. Lawrence tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nichols swivels and escapes. Nichols looks to clinch and Lawrence counters with a series of strikes. Nichols will be more careful next time no doubt. Nichols throws a nice looking combination but Lawrence bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Lawrence takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nichols moves into range and connects with a jab. Lawrence dodges the punch combination from Nichols.
Nichols checks a leg kick nicely. Nichols throws out a counter right but Lawrence avoids it with no problem. Lawrence takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lawrence fails in his attempt to clinch. A countering left hand to the body from Nichols misses. Nichols's corner calls for a 1-2. Nichols obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Nichols lands with a good body shot. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nichols scores with a nice strike. Nichols connects with a nice looking jab.
#T4# Lawrence gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nichols. Lawrence takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nichols lands with a nice combination. Lawrence backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Albert Lawrence has been cut. Nichols thuds his right hand into Lawrence's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#ROC2#Lawrence is rocked! Nichols tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lawrence manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. That kick from Nichols tenderised Lawrence's leg. Lawrence is trying to keep his angry face on. Lawrence stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Nichols. Nichols misses with a straight left. Nichols moves into range and connects with a jab. Nichols has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Nice defenses there by Lawrence. Nichols takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Nichols is looking to clinch. Lawrence fails with a takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Nichols showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Albert Lawrence's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Nichols throws a push kick but Lawrence slaps the foot to one side. Lawrence looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL# Lawrence drives through and clinches with Nichols against the cage.
Nichols is working Lawrence over against the cage. Nichols gets underhooks to prevent Lawrence's takedown attempt.
Nichols is trying to stall.
Nichols misses with a punch on the inside.
Lawrence wants to break free but Nichols has control.
Lawrence throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nichols goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lawrence tries to score a body lock takedown but Nichols shows good agility there to stay on his feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nichols gets underhooks to prevent Lawrence's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Lawrence. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nichols stalling in the clinch.
Nichols softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Nichols softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Nichols pressing his opponent against the cage. Lawrence is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Lawrence goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nichols prevents it.
#T1# Nichols makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Nichols lands with a left to the head. Nichols looking to stall.
Nichols prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lawrence wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Nichols tries to stall but Lawrence uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lawrence jumps guard but Nichols stands there with Lawrence around his waist. Lawrence gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nichols misses with some punches.
Lawrence is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nichols to keep the fight standing. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Andrew Nichols is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Lawrence working hard to break the clinch. Lawrence is trying to break free. A nice left hand lands by Nichols.
Nichols prevents the takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Nichols prevents the takedown attempt.
Nichols scores with a shoulder strike. Lawrence drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nichols gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lawrence jumps guard but Nichols turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nichols creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Nichols misses with a punch on the inside.
Nichols lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lawrence lands a damaging elbow. Nichols scores with a shoulder strike. #BC# Lawrence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lawrence uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nichols. Nice straight punches there by Nichols. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nichols. Nichols bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Lawrence tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nichols manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Lawrence swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nichols lands a right hook to the body.
Nichols lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4# Nichols tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lawrence paws at him with a jab and circles away. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nichols with a body punch. A glancing blow. Nichols lands a leg kick that knocks Lawrence off balance momentarily. Nichols scores with a punch to the head. Nichols lunges at Lawrence with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lawrence's hand. #CL2# Nichols instigates a clinch. #BC# Lawrence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nichols dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Lawrence throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nichols stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Lawrence scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Nichols throws out a powerful jab. A big right from Nichols misses. Nichols darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Albert Lawrence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Lawrence throws a leg kick and Nichols cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Nichols throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Andrew Nichols comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Nichols winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30 Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Nichols! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Andrew Nichols made sure he mentioned Money Inc. (160Q with Proof ) 150$ , along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
HFC 19 - Qanar vs Vanorden
Date: May 16, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Lawrence drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Duncan tries to bench press Lawrence off him but Lawrence keeps the position. Lawrence throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Duncan is looking for a sweep. Lawrence tries to move into full mount but can't pass Duncan's legs. Duncan is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Lawrence is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Duncan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Duncan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lawrence off and has taken his back! Duncan has managed to slip his arm under Lawrence's chin. This could be all over... yep, Lawrence is tapping out! Submission win for Duncan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brandin Duncan! Brandin Duncan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
HFC 11 - Slugs vs Gold
Date: Mar 27, 2020 |
#R1##CL2# Lawrence moves into the clinch successfully.
Lawrence tries to pull guard but Thompson forces him back to his feet, against the cage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD2# Lawrence manages to pull guard.
Our spies down at at Blanc Fitness Academy inform us that Lawrence has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawrence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Lawrence is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Thompson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2# Lawrence has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thompson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Lawrence has wrist control.#T1# Lawrence trying to control the position.
Lawrence utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2# Lawrence working for a triangle but Thompson defends it easily.
Thompson trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Thompson stays in close to Lawrence's body and controls the position. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Lawrence throws a leg kick that is checked enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT# It looks like Albert Lawrence has been cut.#T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Lawrence shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thompson sprawls well. Thompson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lawrence gets slowly back to his feet. Thompson lands a jab-cross combination. Thompson lands with a hook. Lawrence tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Lawrence tries to clinch up. Thompson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Lawrence dives in and grabs Thompson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes down on Lawrence's head and hops out. Bryan Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Lawrence. Lawrence tries to clinch but Thompson moves out of range. Lawrence misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Thompson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Lawrence looks winded!#T3# Lawrence slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Lawrence sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Lawrence throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily. Lawrence stuffs the takedown attempt from Thompson. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet. Thompson throws a combination. Lawrence tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Thompson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lawrence momentarily.
Lawrence takes one to the chin there. Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lawrence defends it nicely.#T4# Lawrence goes for a double leg but Thompson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thompson continues to drive forward. Lawrence lands with a nice body kick. #CL2# Lawrence moves into the clinch successfully.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lawrence prevents a body shot from Thompson. Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2# Lawrence's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Thompson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lawrence backs up against the cage.
Lawrence closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC# Lawrence is rocked! Thompson looks for a takedown but Lawrence sprawls well. Lawrence is still on wobbly legs! Can Thompson finish him? Thompson cracks Lawrence on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Lawrence falls backwards against the cage. Thompson follows up with more strikes that drop Lawrence to his knees. Thompson keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Lawrence! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Thompson! Our winner, Bryan Thompson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
F&BE 18- Battle of Brotherhood
Date: Feb 12, 2020 |
#R1# Kevi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kevi misses with a takedown attempt - Lawrence sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Lawrence will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Kevi scores with a three punch combo!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lawrence. Kevi shoots and misses and Lawrence counters with a one-two to the body. Kevi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Lawrence swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. We've been told by Lawrence's head coaches at Blanc Fitness Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Lawrence dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Kevi has a takedown stuffed. Albert Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JebacH Kevi.#CL2# Kevi closes the distance and pushes Lawrence back into the cage.#T1# Kevi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lawrence just stands there and leans against the cage. Kevi blocks an elbow strike. Kevi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Kevi wants to break free but Lawrence has control.
#BC# Lawrence escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Kevi gets in close and instigates a clinch. Kevi prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2# Kevi decides to pull guard. Lawrence trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU# Lawrence stands up from guard. Let's bang! Lawrence tries a head kick but it misses.
Lawrence fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kevi avoids it really well and circles away.#T2# No luck with that takedown attempt from Kevi. Kevi slips a jab and a cross from Lawrence.
A nice side step and Kevi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Kevi shoots for a double leg takedown but Lawrence sprawls well. He's pushed Kevi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2# Kevi has managed to clinch.
Kevi avoiding damage.
Kevi is defending well against a takedown attempt. Kevi 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. Lawrence is breathing heavily. Lawrence is defending well against a takedown attempt. Kevi is looking to break free of the clinch but Lawrence has double underhooks. #BC# Lawrence's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Kevi closes the distance and clinches. 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! Kevi jumps guard but Lawrence stands there with Kevi around his waist. Kevi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T3##BC# Lawrence escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lawrence tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kevi swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kevi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lawrence sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kevi somewhat. Lawrence tries to clinch but Kevi is having none of it. Kevi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Nice takedown defense from Lawrence. No joy for Kevi on that attempt. Lawrence tries to close the distance and clinch but Kevi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kevi shoots for a takedown but Lawrence saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Kevi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Lawrence keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Lawrence seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T4##CL# Lawrence gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC# Lawrence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kevi fails with a takedown attempt. Nice takedown defense from Kevi. No joy for Lawrence on that attempt. Lawrence tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kevi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kevi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Lawrence tries to clinch up. Kevi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lawrence. Lawrence shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Kevi counters with a three punch combo that has Lawrence backing up. Lawrence nods at Kevi to acknowledge the strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Albert Lawrence will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2# Kevi keeps the fight on the outside. Kevi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Lawrence lands a head kick. Kevi smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2# Kevi moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2# Kevi pulls guard effortlessly. Kevi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2# Kevi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lawrence can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Kevi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lawrence sitting in guard here, content to control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kevi wants to stand up but Lawrence is controlling him. #T1# Lawrence being controlled here momentarily. Kevi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kevi can do anything to dispel that myth. Kevi keeping full guard, as Lawrence tries to pass. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kevi is defended easily by Lawrence. Kevi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lawrence defends well and Kevi ends up having to push Lawrence into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2# Kevi closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Lawrence manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Kevi moves into the clinch. Kevi jumps guard but Lawrence turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Albert Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JebacH Kevi. Lawrence is trying to break the clinch but Kevi has him pressed against the cage. Kevi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC# Lawrence manages to break the clinch.
Kevi shoots in and drives through. Lawrence sprawls well.#CL2# Kevi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Lawrence lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC# Lawrence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Kevi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lawrence, pushing him back against the cage. Kevi is struggling to control the position.#T3# Kevi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lawrence.
#BC# Lawrence manages to break the clinch.
Lawrence misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kevi now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Kevi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lawrence as he avoids it easily. Lawrence tries to counter by clinching up but Kevi breaks away and moves out of range. Kevi misses with a head kick.
Kevi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lawrence as he jumps to the side. Lawrence is looking to counter punch. Lawrence throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kevi. Kevi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kevi. Lawrence jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lawrence moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Kevi fails with a takedown attempt.#T4# Lawrence throws a half hearted mid kick. Kevi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lawrence. Lawrence changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kevi tries to avoid it but Lawrence manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kevi to the ground. Kevi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Kevi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Lawrence throws a head kick that misses. Despite the aggression on Kevi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Lawrence leaves Kevi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Kevi shoots in for a takedown but Lawrence shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kevi tries for a takedown but Lawrence circles away easily#CL# and Lawrence counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lawrence. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Lawrence dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Kevi dives in for a single leg takedown but Lawrence sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lawrence. Kevi shrugs it off though. A head kick by Kevi misses enabling Lawrence to counter with a crisp jab. Lawrence is looking to clinch but Kevi is avoiding it.
Lawrence will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2# Kevi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kevi being controlled against the cage. Lawrence is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kevi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Lawrence is pressed up against the cage. Kevi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lawrence down to the mat. Lawrence avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1# No joy there for Lawrence, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kevi blocks the body kick.
Lawrence shoots in but Kevi avoids the takedown attempt easily. Kevi shoots for a double leg takedown but Lawrence sprawls well. He's pushed Kevi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Albert Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JebacH Kevi. Lawrence tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kevi defends well and Lawrence ends up having to push Kevi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. No luck with that takedown attempt from Kevi. Kevi shoots in looking for a takedown but Lawrence manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kevi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Albert Lawrence is winning the standup battle so far. Kevi shoots in looking for a takedown but Lawrence manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kevi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Nice sprawl there from Lawrence as Kevi shoots in. Lawrence moves in looking to clinch but Kevi pushes him off.#T2# Kevi fails with a takedown attempt. Lawrence tries to clinch but Kevi is having none of it. Lawrence dives in and grabs Kevi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kevi pushes down on Lawrence's head and hops out. Kevi fails with a takedown attempt. It looked like Lawrence wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Kevi fails with a takedown attempt. Lawrence appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Kevi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lawrence pinned against the cage. Lawrence gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3# Kevi wants to clinch. Kevi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lawrence tries to avoid it but Kevi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lawrence to the ground. Lawrence escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Nice sprawl there from Lawrence as Kevi shoots in.#CL2# Kevi closes the distance and clinches. Lawrence tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lawrence jumps guard but Kevi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Lawrence is trying to break free.#T4# Kevi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Kevi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lawrence gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Kevi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Kevi jumps guard but Lawrence turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC# Lawrence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kevi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lawrence throws a series of strikes that have Kevi backpedaling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kevi shoots in looking for a takedown but Lawrence manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kevi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2# Kevi clinches with his opponent.
JebacH Kevi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Albert Lawrence is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Lawrence blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight! Albert Lawrence showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lawrence, 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Lawrence!
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Event:
F&BE 17- Lady Of Luchadores
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1# Lawrence tries to clinch up but Perfecticus circles away and keeps his distance. Perfecticus fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Lawrence looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Perfecticus is fending him off so far but Lawrence persists. Nope, Perfecticus circles away and we're back to standing. Perfecticus wants to counter with a clinch but Lawrence pushes him away. Perfecticus closes the distance looking to clinch and Lawrence counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Lawrence misses with a series of wild punches.
Perfecticus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lawrence fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Perfecticus on the side of the head. Perfecticus shoots in looking for a takedown. Lawrence tries to sprawl out of it but Perfecticus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lawrence manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Lawrence throws a quick counter head kick but Perfecticus was just out of range. Albert Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macimus Perfecticus.#T1# Horrible takedown attempt by Perfecticus or perhaps it was just good defense by Lawrence, which made it look bad. Perfecticus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lawrence pinned against the cage. Lawrence gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Perfecticus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lawrence can pounce on him.
Perfecticus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL# and Lawrence moves into the clinch.#BC# Lawrence's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lawrence keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL# Perfecticus tries to keep at a distance but Lawrence has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2##BC# Lawrence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lawrence with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lawrence looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Lawrence throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD2# Perfecticus drives through with a takedown into Lawrence's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES# Lawrence manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD# Lawrence has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Perfecticus uses from the top position. Perfecticus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Perfecticus postures up.
Perfecticus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawrence swivels though and keeps the full guard. Lawrence will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T3# Perfecticus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Lawrence can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Perfecticus controls the pace. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lawrence trying to keep a closed guard but Perfecticus is proving a slippery customer.
Perfecticus wants to control from the top but Lawrence keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Perfecticus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Perfecticus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lawrence swivels and escapes. Perfecticus shoots in but no luck this time. Lawrence looks to land a body kick but Perfecticus moved away.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Lawrence is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Perfecticus has his takedown stuffed and Lawrence counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Perfecticus thinking. Lawrence wants to clinch up but Perfecticus keeps it at a distance. Perfecticus closes the distance looking to clinch and Lawrence counters with a solid body kick. #CL# Lawrence has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC# Lawrence breaks the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Perfecticus as he connects with a hook. Perfecticus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lawrence paws at him with a jab and circles away. Lawrence tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Perfecticus manages to circle out of the way. Lawrence throws a series of punches but Perfecticus avoids them all with ease. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Lawrence 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# Perfecticus slips a jab from Lawrence.#CL2# Perfecticus rushes Lawrence and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Perfecticus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Perfecticus fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lawrence leaning against his opponent.
Perfecticus trying to stall but Lawrence improves his position.
#BC2# Perfecticus breaks from the clinch.
Lawrence doesn't manage to clinch there - Perfecticus circles away.
Perfecticus blocks the body kick.
Lawrence tries to clinch but Perfecticus is having none of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lawrence. Perfecticus shrugs it off though. Lawrence throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Perfecticus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lawrence as he avoids it easily. Lawrence dodges the punch combination from Perfecticus.
#T1# Perfecticus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lawrence tries to avoid it but Perfecticus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lawrence to the ground. Lawrence escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Albert Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macimus Perfecticus. Perfecticus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lawrence sprawls well. Lawrence wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Perfecticus gets slowly back to his feet. Perfecticus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lawrence swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Perfecticus tries to clinch up but Lawrence circles away and keeps his distance. Perfecticus fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Perfecticus shoots in looking for a takedown. Lawrence tries to sprawl out of it but Perfecticus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lawrence manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Lawrence tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2# Lawrence fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL# Lawrence closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Perfecticus jumps guard but Lawrence stands there with Perfecticus around his waist. Perfecticus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC# Lawrence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Perfecticus throws a sloppy head kick and Lawrence counters with an inside leg kick. Sloppy strikes from Lawrence. Those never looked like landing. Lawrence misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Perfecticus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lawrence sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Lawrence tries to clinch but Perfecticus is having none of it. Perfecticus feints the counter takedown. Lawrence checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Lawrence throws a sloppy head kick and Perfecticus moves out of range easily. Perfecticus shoots for a double leg takedown but Lawrence sprawls well. He's pushed Perfecticus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T3# Perfecticus is looking to clinch. Lawrence misses with a few strikes there.
Perfecticus fails in his attempt to clinch. Lawrence seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Lawrence just misses with a punch to the body.
Perfecticus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Lawrence counters with a nice uppercut. Perfecticus falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL# and Lawrence counters by moving into the clinch. #BC# Lawrence manages to break the clinch.
Perfecticus wants to land a leg kick but Lawrence is out of range. Lawrence misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Perfecticus throws out a counter right but Lawrence avoids it with no problem. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4##CL2# Perfecticus takes the fight into the clinch. Perfecticus stalling against the cage.
Perfecticus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Perfecticus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lawrence pulls him back up using the underhooks. Lawrence looking to throw knees to the head but Perfecticus is blocking nicely.
Lawrence looking for a takedown. Lawrence trying to stall but Perfecticus improves his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lawrence goes for a takedown in the clinch but Perfecticus prevents it.
Perfecticus stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Lawrence dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Perfecticus tries to clinch up but Lawrence circles away and keeps his distance.#CL# Lawrence closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Perfecticus is trying to maintain a safe position but Lawrence gets an underhook and turns Perfecticus into the cage. Lawrence is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Lawrence working aggressively here.
#TD# Lawrence gets control of Perfecticus's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lawrence will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Lawrence can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Perfecticus controls the pace. Perfecticus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Perfecticus trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom. Perfecticus might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lawrence haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1# Lawrence pulls Perfecticus in close to prevent any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Perfecticus sitting in guard here, content to control. Lawrence trying to keep a closed guard but Perfecticus is proving a slippery customer.
Perfecticus wants to control from the top but Lawrence keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Perfecticus shoots in for a takedown but Lawrence shows good takedown defense. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#CL2# Perfecticus has managed to clinch.
Perfecticus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Lawrence throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC# Lawrence breaks the clinch.
Lawrence shoots for a takedown but Perfecticus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Perfecticus swats away the attempt to clinch by Lawrence. Despite the aggression on Perfecticus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Lawrence fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lawrence displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Perfecticus. Lawrence swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Perfecticus throws a counter combo. Perfecticus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lawrence doesn't seem bothered though. #T3# Lawrence leaves Perfecticus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Albert Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macimus Perfecticus. Perfecticus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Perfecticus manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Albert Lawrence has scored more points in the clinch so far. Perfecticus is trying to pull guard but Lawrence has him pressed against the cage. Lawrence tries for a takedown but Perfecticus manages to get underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Lawrence jumps guard but Perfecticus stands there with Lawrence around his waist. Lawrence gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4# Lawrence jumps guard but Perfecticus stands there with Lawrence around his waist. Lawrence gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Perfecticus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lawrence is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD# Lawrence pulls Perfecticus into guard.
Perfecticus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawrence swivels though and keeps the full guard. Perfecticus sitting in guard here, content to control. Lawrence is trying to control the position but Perfecticus postures up. Macimus Perfecticus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Albert Lawrence is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Perfecticus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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 Albert Lawrence. Well Lawrence 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Lawrence!
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Event:
F&BE 16- Sad Ballad for Defeat
Date: Jan 22, 2020 |
#R1# An inside leg kick lands from Lawrence. Mentrennel goes for a double leg but Lawrence avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lawrence continues to drive forward. Lawrence appears to be looking for a big counter. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mentrennel lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lawrence has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lawrence and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Lawrence looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Mentrennel shoots for a double leg takedown but Lawrence sprawls well. He's pushed Mentrennel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Mentrennel tries to clinch but Lawrence moves out of range. As Mentrennel backs away, Lawrence returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Mentrennel fails with the takedown#CL# and Lawrence holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Albert Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Mentrennel. Lawrence is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mentrennel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Mentrennel is trying to break the clinch but Lawrence has him pressed against the cage. #BC# Lawrence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mentrennel shoots in for a takedown but Lawrence shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Lawrence clinches up with Mentrennel and pushes him back against the cage. Lawrence is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC# Lawrence breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lawrence shoots in looking for a takedown but Mentrennel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lawrence's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Mentrennel wants to counter the offense by Lawrence and move into the clinch position. Mentrennel wants to clinch and Lawrence counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1# Lawrence avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mentrennel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lawrence defends it nicely. Lawrence throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Mentrennel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lawrence as he avoids it easily. Mentrennel throws a push kick but Lawrence slaps the foot to one side. Lawrence went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lawrence checks a leg kick. Lawrence half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Lawrence shoots in for a double leg but Mentrennel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Mentrennel shoots for a double leg takedown but Lawrence sprawls well. He's pushed Mentrennel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Lawrence looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mentrennel is fending him off so far but Lawrence persists. Nope, Mentrennel circles away and we're back to standing.#T2# Mentrennel stuffs the takedown attempt from Lawrence. Lawrence gets slowly back to his feet. Mentrennel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lawrence swivels and escapes. Lawrence moves out of range of the body kick. Mentrennel misses with a combination
#CL# and Lawrence counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lawrence. Mentrennel being controlled against the cage.#TD# Lawrence pulls Mentrennel into guard.
#SUB# Lawrence looking for a triangle here. Mentrennel is fighting it but it looks tight! Lawrence pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mentrennel is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Albert Lawrence!
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Event:
F&BE 14- The Continuity
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Lawrence clinches up with Torres and pushes him back against the cage. Torres is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lawrence is defending well for now. Lawrence tries to circle away but Torres has him pinned against the cage. Torres connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lawrence's face.
Torres with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Torres landing knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Lawrence's face as he tries to break the clinch. Torres with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Torres tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Torres using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Torres tries to circle away but Lawrence has him pinned against the cage. Torres using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lawrence has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2# Torres breaks from the clinch.
Torres is looking to clinch but Lawrence is avoiding it.
Lawrence tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL# Lawrence clinches up against the cage. Torres lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Torres misses with a knee strike.
Lawrence wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Torres has him pressed against the cage. Torres looking to throw knees to the head but Lawrence is blocking nicely.
Torres wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1# Good anti-grappling being displayed by Torres as Lawrence tries to tie him up. #BC# Lawrence manages to break the clinch.
Lawrence takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL# Lawrence moves into the clinch. Lawrence lands a nice elbow. Torres looking to throw knees to the head but Lawrence is blocking nicely.
#TD# Lawrence pulls guard successfully.
#SUB# Lawrence had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Torres defends it easily. Lawrence trying to strike off his back.
#ES# Lawrence has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Torres is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. I was talking to Lawrence's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Torres is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lawrence is defending well for now.#T2# Lawrence takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD# Lawrence pulls guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lawrence is on top in guard.
#REVR# Lawrence is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Torres avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Lawrence seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2# Torres is looking for a triangle but Lawrence pushes his legs off easily.
#T3# Lawrence works a leg free and moves into half guard. Lawrence seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #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. Lawrence landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Torres is looking for a sweep. Lawrence is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Lawrence frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lawrence controlling his opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Torres is looking to get to half guard. Lawrence drops a big elbow. That's hurt Torres! More shots from Lawrence and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Lawrence!
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Event:
F&BE 12- The Flesh Market
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1# The fight stays on the outside here - Lawrence looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Lawrence connects with a solid leg kick. #TD# McAuliffe looking for a takedown here - he's got it. McAuliffe throws a big elbow that misses. Lawrence working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McAuliffe. Lawrence keeping moving, preventing McAuliffe from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McAuliffe is really struggling to control Lawrence but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1##SUB# McAuliffe is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. McAuliffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawrence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work. Lawrence wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McAuliffe is now in half guard. McAuliffe is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Lawrence is trying to get back to full guard.#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. McAuliffe trying to pass the guard but Lawrence defending well. McAuliffe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB# McAuliffe is working for a kimura but Lawrence is defending it quite comfortably.
Lawrence trying to hold on to McAuliffe's head to control him but McAuliffe postures up.
McAuliffe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Lawrence looking for submissions off his back.#T3# McAuliffe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lawrence does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. McAuliffe controlling the pace. McAuliffe missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Lawrence is trying to stand.
Lawrence is trying to control but McAuliffe manages to pass to mount!
McAuliffe fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#SUB# McAuliffe looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. McAuliffe can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lawrence is looking to escape. #T4# McAuliffe putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Lawrence regains half guard.#SUB# McAuliffe is trying to work for a kimura but Lawrence is defending well.
McAuliffe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. McAuliffe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! McAuliffe throwing shots but Lawrence is blocking nicely. McAuliffe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Lawrence blocking the ground and pound attempt from McAuliffe. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard McAuliffe dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# McAuliffe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lawrence moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Lawrence throws the kick towards the body but McAuliffe avoids it. Lawrence looks to clinch and McAuliffe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. McAuliffe lands a lovely overhand right. Lawrence takes a shot right to the bread basket. McAuliffe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lawrence backs up against the cage.
Lawrence misses with a low kick. McAuliffe connects with a right hand. Lawrence shakes it off. A jab from McAuliffe does it's job there. Lawrence fails with an attempt to clinch.
McAuliffe throws out a token jab with nothing on it. This has been an exciting period of action! McAuliffe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. McAuliffe cracks Lawrence with an open hand slap.#T1# McAuliffe tries a head kick but it misses.
Lawrence tries to clinch up but McAuliffe circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2# Lawrence clinches with his opponent.
McAuliffe jumps guard but Lawrence turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. McAuliffe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Lawrence tries to break the clinch but McAuliffe is controlling the position. McAuliffe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Nice elbow from Lawrence. #TD# McAuliffe pulls guard successfully.
Lawrence wanted to stand there but McAuliffe had control of the position. McAuliffe tries to land a sweep but no joy. McAuliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawrence can do to turn this around?#T2# Lawrence looking to pass the guard. #SUB# McAuliffe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Lawrence trying to control but McAuliffe is working from the bottom. McAuliffe controls Lawrence momentarily but Lawrence frees himself. Lawrence trying to control but McAuliffe is working from the bottom. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3# McAuliffe jabbing away but nothing is landing. Lawrence takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lawrence moves away from the strike by McAuliffe. #CL2# Lawrence pushes McAuliffe up against the cage in a clinch. McAuliffe wants a takedown but no success here.
Lawrence connects with a nasty looking knee right to McAuliffe's face.
McAuliffe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lawrence pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard McAuliffe. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lawrence lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McAuliffe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McAuliffe throws a lazy head kick and Lawrence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Albert Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4# Lawrence fails with the takedown. McAuliffe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL# McAuliffe clinches. Lawrence working hard to break the clinch. McAuliffe avoids a wild elbow strike from Lawrence.#TD# McAuliffe has hold of one of Lawrence's legs. Lawrence is fighting the takedown attempt but McAuliffe gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2# Lawrence uses the cage to get back to his feet.
McAuliffe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Lawrence looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard McAuliffe dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# McAuliffe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Lawrence throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2# It looks like Richard McAuliffe has been cut. Lawrence dives in and grabs McAuliffe's left leg, looking for a takedown. McAuliffe pushes down on Lawrence's head and hops out. Lawrence on the wrong end of a nice jab. McAuliffe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lawrence has time to react. Lawrence has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McAuliffe finds it's way round the side to connect with Lawrence's head. McAuliffe tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL# McAuliffe has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Lawrence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. McAuliffe scores with a jab.#CL2# McAuliffe tries to keep at a distance but Lawrence has taken the fight into the clinch. This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2# Lawrence's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Richard McAuliffe is winning the standup battle so far.#T1# McAuliffe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lawrence moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Lawrence tries to clinch and McAuliffe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Lawrence throws the left hand but McAuliffe avoids the punch easily. Lawrence moves to clinch but McAuliffe breaks away letting McAuliffe counter with a right hand. McAuliffe throws a good cross that connects.
#CL2# Lawrence drives through and clinches with McAuliffe against the cage.
#BC2# Lawrence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Lawrence tries to clinch up and McAuliffe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC# Lawrence is rocked! It looks like McAuliffe has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T2# Lawrence tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. McAuliffe lands a jab to the head.
Lawrence is still on wobbly legs! Can McAuliffe finish him? McAuliffe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lawrence seems to have recovered his senses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lawrence tries to close the distance and clinch up but McAuliffe swats him away and circles back towards the center. McAuliffe blocks a head kick by Lawrence.
Lawrence takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Lawrence keeps McAuliffe at a distance using the push kick. McAuliffe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD# McAuliffe gets a double leg takedown into Lawrence's guard. McAuliffe trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawrence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. McAuliffe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lawrence is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3# Lawrence avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Lawrence working a defensive guard here.
McAuliffe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Lawrence keeping full guard, as McAuliffe tries to pass. #SUB# McAuliffe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McAuliffe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Richard McAuliffe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU# McAuliffe stands up from guard. Let's bang! Lawrence moves to clinch but McAuliffe breaks away and McAuliffe counters with a stiff right hand. #T4# Lawrence fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Richard McAuliffe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD# McAuliffe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Lawrence is looking to improve his position.
McAuliffe thows a huge punch but Lawrence dodges it nicely.
McAuliffe working over Lawrence with some ground and pound. Lawrence looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. McAuliffe passes to full mount! McAuliffe landing strikes from the mount and Lawrence is in trouble!
And that's the end of the fight! Richard McAuliffe showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for McAuliffe, 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard McAuliffe! Richard McAuliffe tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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