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Event:
MMA Hype -24-
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Cider misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Lawrence misses its target.
Cider takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lawrence lands with a straight right. Cider didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot by Lawrence.
Cider misses with an uppercut.
Jab by Cider.
Lawrence scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lawrence slips under a jab.
Dixon Cider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawrence misses with a wild body shot.
Cider throws an off balance right hand
and Lawrence counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lawrence lands a nice shot to the body.
Cider jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been told by Lawrence's head coaches at Dissolution Elite Training Facility that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cider takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cider missing with a left hand there. Lawrence was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lawrence throws a body shot but no joy.
Cider throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lawrence swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Lawrence.
Lawrence ducks under a wild hook from Cider.
Lawrence throws out a powerful jab.
The fighters circling - Cider throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Cider throws a shot from downtown. Lawrence moves away and avoids it.
Cider closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cider connects with the punch.
Cider might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cider throws a lazy uppercut
and Lawrence counters with a nice uppercut.
Lawrence uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cider.
Cider throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Lawrence tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawrence misses with a body shot.
Cider gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cider takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#ROC#Cider is rocked!
Cider misses with a hook. Lawrence ducked under it nicely.
Lawrence misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cider looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot by Lawrence.
Cider is still on wobbly legs! Can Lawrence finish him?
Lawrence steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cider.
Lawrence is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cider.
Cider seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
Cider looks to throw the jab but Lawrence is out of range.
Lawrence moves out of range as Cider strikes.
Cider avoids the body shot from Lawrence.
Cider throws a looping overhand right but Lawrence ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Lawrence wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lawrence throws out a powerful jab.
Cider ducks right into an uppercut from Lawrence.
Good exchange - Lawrence coming out on top.#T2#
Lawrence takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from Cider misses. #CL#
Lawrence moves into the clinch.
Lawrence lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Lawrence on the inside.
Lawrence stalls.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lawrence.
Cider is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lawrence is keeping busy.
Lawrence blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#KD#
Lawrence drops Cider onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cider is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Lawrence throws a punch but it's blocked by Cider.
Lawrence throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cider looks winded!
Lawrence lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
Lawrence tries a body shot but Cider blocks it.
Lawrence lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lawrence lands a left hand.
Lawrence lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lawrence.
Lawrence lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cider backwards.
Lawrence is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lawrence lands a right hand.
Lawrence throws a big uppercut that drops Cider! More strikes from Lawrence and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Cider lies dazed against the cage as Lawrence celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kali Lawrence!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kali Lawrence made sure he mentioned Bloodbath MMA Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -16-
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Lawrence cracks a nice hook into Crawford's ribs.
Lawrence swings for the body but Crawford moves out of range.
Lawrence lands a body shot.
Lawrence fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crawford with a poor takedown
and Lawrence counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lawrence moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#It looks like Leon Crawford has been cut.
A jab lands there for Lawrence.
Lawrence connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crawford's hands.#ROC#Crawford is rocked!
Lawrence jabs at Crawford's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawrence scores with a shot to the body.
Crawford looks winded!
Crawford fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lawrence avoids it really well and circles away.
Lawrence tries to counter by clinching up but Crawford breaks away and moves out of range.
Lawrence slaps away a takedown attempt from Crawford, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kali Lawrence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Crawford.#T1#
Lawrence scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crawford in his tracks.
Crawford is still on wobbly legs! Can Lawrence finish him?
Lawrence cracks Crawford with a hook to the temple - Crawford is on wobbly legs here! Lawrence swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Crawford falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Lawrence wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kali Lawrence!
Kali Lawrence gave a mention to Bloodbath MMA Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
MMA Hype -9-
Date: Nov 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Barron throws a lazy right hand but Lawrence sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lawrence tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barron manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barron keeps the fight on the outside.
Lawrence fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lawrence's coach down at Dissolution Elite Training Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lawrence's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lawrence tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barron paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lawrence tries to clinch but Barron is having none of it. #CL2#
Barron gets tackled into the cage by Lawrence. Lawrence maintains the clinch.
Barron misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lawrence as Barron tries to tie him up. #TD#
Barron has picked Lawrence up - he's going for a ride! Barron dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lawrence is looking for a sweep. Barron is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lawrence trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Barron throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Barron content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barron thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lawrence's head.
Well, if Barron is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Barron thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barron lands a nice short elbow.
Lawrence really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barron. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lawrence wants to get back to full guard.
Lawrence on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Barron scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barron looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Barron thows a huge punch but Lawrence dodges it nicely.
Barron keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lawrence is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barron in particular looking to stall.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Barron takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lawrence wants to get back to full guard.
Lawrence keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barron content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Lawrence gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Lawrence presses Barron against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barron tries to circle away but Lawrence has him pinned against the cage.
Lawrence presses Barron against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barron is breathing heavily.
Lawrence lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Lawrence.
Lawrence lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lawrence.
Barron goes for a takedown attempt but Lawrence pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Lawrence rushes Barron and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lawrence is trying to stall.
Lawrence lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lawrence gets through Barron's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Cohen Barron has been cut.
Lawrence lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Barron is rocked!#T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Lawrence.
Oh Barron is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawrence pushes Barron back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lawrence lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Barron senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kali Lawrence!
Kali Lawrence gave a mention to Bloodbath MMA Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
MMA Hype -2-
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Lawrence closes the distance and clinches.
Fox blocking some punches.
Lawrence has Fox pressed against the cage, preventing Fox from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lawrence keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fox's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Lawrence's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Lawrence moves into the clinch successfully.
Lawrence lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Fox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fox is trying to push Lawrence away but Lawrence has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fox wants to break free but Lawrence has control.
Fox can't break the clinch.
Lawrence misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#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.
Lawrence prevents Fox from breaking the clinch.
Lawrence keeps control of Fox as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fox wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lawrence has him pressed against the cage.
Lawrence has Fox pressed against the cage, preventing Fox from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawrence has Fox pressed against the cage.
Fox blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kali Lawrence comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lawrence has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 8:10
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 8:10
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 8:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kali Lawrence!
Kali Lawrence made sure to mention his sponsor, Bloodbath MMA Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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