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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Pogi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lawson comes into the arena with Another Victory blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Lawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arthur Pogi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pogi.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pogi.
Pogi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pogi throws a head kick that misses
and Lawson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pogi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lawson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pogi.
Lawson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lawson dodges the punch combination from Pogi.
Pogi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pogi throws a head kick that misses.
Pogi misses with the body kick
and Lawson counters with a stiff right hand.
Lawson avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pogi.
Pogi throws a leg kick
and Lawson counters with a series of strikes. Pogi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lawson catches Pogi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lawson scores with a shot to the body.
Arthur Pogi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Lawson.
Pogi shoots in and bounces Lawson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawson pulls Pogi in close to his closed guard and prevents Pogi from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lawson is really struggling to control Pogi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Eric Lawson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lawson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pogi misses with the combination.
Lawson connects with a right hand. Pogi shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson looks to land a left hand but Pogi moved out of range nicely.
Pogi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pogi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pogi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lawson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lawson keeping full guard, as Pogi tries to pass.
Pogi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawson keeping full guard, as Pogi tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pogi wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving.
Lawson is trying to keep Pogi in close.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pogi wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arthur Pogi has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A big right from Pogi misses.
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 Eric Lawson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pogi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pogi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lawson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pogi has a takedown stuffed.
Lawson moves out of range as Pogi throws a body kick.
Lawson moves out of range of the strikes.
Lawson ducks under a wild hook from Pogi.
Pogi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pogi fails to land the takedown.
Arthur Pogi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pogi throws a head kick but Lawson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pogi. Lawson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawson misses the jab.
Pogi has a takedown stuffed.
Eric Lawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Pogi.
Lawson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pogi takes a swing at Lawson's ribcage but misses.
Pogi tries for a takedown but Lawson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pogi shoots in looking for a takedown. Lawson tries to sprawl out of it but Pogi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lawson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lawson missing with a left hand there. Pogi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pogi shoots for a double leg takedown but Lawson sprawls well. He's pushed Pogi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pogi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lawson as he avoids it easily.
Eric Lawson is winning the standup battle so far.
Pogi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pogi throws a right and a left that Lawson avoids nicely.
Pogi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pogi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lawson rather than just go for the knockout.
Lawson moves out of range of the body kick.
Pogi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pogi misses with a straight left.
Pogi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pogi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pogi throws a leg kick that misses.
Pogi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pogi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pogi is looking to land body kicks.
Pogi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lawson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lawson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pogi fails with a takedown attempt.
Lawson gets caught flat footed, as Pogi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pogi wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson working a defensive guard here.
Pogi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lawson being controlled here, momentarily.
Pogi with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Pogi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pogi shoots in for a double leg but Lawson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pogi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pogi fails with the takedown
enabling Lawson to counter with a crisp jab.
Lawson blocks the body kick.
Lawson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pogi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lawson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pogi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lawson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pogi blocks a jab.
Pogi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pogi looks to score with a jab to the body but Lawson is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Lawson blocks the low kick.
Pogi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lawson jabs Pogi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pogi looks for the body kick but Lawson saw that one coming.
Pogi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pogi with a poor takedown
and Lawson counters with a big head kick but Pogi shrugs it off.
Eric Lawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Pogi.
Pogi misses with a leg kick
enabling Lawson to counter with a crisp jab.
Lawson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pogi is looking to land body kicks.
Lawson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pogi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pogi in his tracks.
Pogi throws a leg kick but Lawson checks it.
Pogi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pogi throws a sloppy head kick
and Lawson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pogi shoots in for a takedown but Lawson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lawson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pogi avoids a punch combination nicely.
A nice combination there by Lawson.
Pogi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pogi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pogi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lawson counters with a straight right hand.
Lawson thumps Pogi with a low kick.
Pogi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lawson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pogi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Lawson.
Lawson cracks Pogi with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lawson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pogi.
Lawson throws a jab when Pogi was well out of range.
Pogi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Lawson - just one landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lawson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pogi is just out of range.
Pogi tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lawson misses with an uppercut. Pogi saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Lawson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lawson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eric Lawson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Eric Lawson waved his t-shirt featuring Rebel Pride Clothing. Many Items on Sale for $5's logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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