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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Lawler or perhaps it was just good defense by Datsik, which made it look bad.
Datsik lands with a good body shot.
Datsik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lawler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Datsik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lawler shoots in and drives through. Datsik sprawls well.
Donnie Datsik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lawler.
Lawler fails with the takedown
and Datsik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Datsik looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Datsik connects with a crisp jab.
Datsik scores with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Datsik.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Datsik sprawls well. Datsik wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lawler gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Datsik throws a front kick that sends Lawler stumbling back into the cage.
Lawler misses with a takedown
enabling Datsik to counter with a crisp jab.
Lawler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Datsik throws a combination. Lawler tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice shot by Datsik.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Datsik, right into the meat.
A jab from Datsik finds it's way through Lawler's defenses. #ROC#
Lawler is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Datsik ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Lawler clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donnie Datsik!
A victorious Donnie Datsik thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Lawler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murdock as he avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murdock.
Lawler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lawler goes for a takedown attempt but Murdock pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Murdock clobbers Lawler with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murdock punishes Lawler's body with a nice straight punch.
Murdock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Arm Breakers/BJJ in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Murdock clinches.
Murdock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murdock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murdock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lawlers head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Murdock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lawler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murdock avoids it really well and circles away.
Frank Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lawler.#T1#
Murdock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murdock throws a head kick but Lawler moves out of range.
Murdock lands with a right hand. #ROC#
Lawler is rocked!
Murdock throws an overhand right that drops Lawler like a sack of potatoes! Murdock dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Murdock!
In his post fight interview, Frank Murdock started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Lawler drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lawler is fighting to break Ramsay's control of his arms but Ramsay is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lawler is working Ramsay over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Ramsay working for a triangle but Lawler defends it easily.
Lawler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ramsay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsay is trying to control the position but Lawler postures up.
Ramsay is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lawler is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lawler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1##SUB#
Ramsay is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Lawler frees his head nicely. Oh but Ramsay has switched to an armbar! Lawler is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Gordon Ramsay!
Gordon Ramsay thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Bean as Lawler shoots in.
An attempted straight right counter from Bean misses the target.
Bean 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.
Lawler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lawler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lawler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Bean has managed to clinch.
Lawler is working for takedown but Bean is calmly controlling the position for now.
Still in the clinch, Bean scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bean lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lawler backwards.
Lawler fails to pull the fight into his guard.
James Bean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lawler.
Lawler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bean is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short body shot lands from Bean as the two fighters clinch.
Bean scores with a shot to the side of Lawler's head.
Lawler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bean scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bean works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bean lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Bean as the two fighters clinch.
Lawler looks winded!
Bean lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bean stops a takedown attempt from Lawler.
#T1#
Bean lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Lawler is rocked!
Bean lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lawler backwards.
Lawler is still on wobbly legs! Can Bean finish him?
Bean creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Lawler drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Bean!
Our winner, James Bean, 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:
The Island Season 7, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Dec 07, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Steel drives through and clinches with Lawler against the cage.
Lawler jumps guard but Steel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lawler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Steel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lawler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Steel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#TD#
Lawler jumps into guard, dragging Steel to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel postures up in Lawler's guard and throws a big left but Lawler blocks it.
Steel trying to move into half guard but instead Lawler has managed to sweep!#REVR##SUB#
Lawler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lawler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES2#
Steel manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Steel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lawler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lawler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Despite the aggression on Steel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lawler. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Steel rushes Lawler and presses him up against the cage.
Steel misses with a knee to the head.
Steel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lawler is defending well for now.
Steel has Lawler pushed against the cage.
Lawler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Steel smiles and moves away.
Lawler dives in and grabs Steel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steel pushes down on Lawler's head and hops out.
Steel wants to counter with a clinch but Lawler pushes him away.
Lawler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steel to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Steel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lawler, pushing him back against the cage.
Lawler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Steel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Steel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Steel's coach down at Play House was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Steel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Lawler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Steel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lawler or perhaps it was just good defense by Steel, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Lawler tries to keep at a distance but Steel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Steel missing with knees to the body.
Steel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lawler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Steel lands a shoulder strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lawler's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from Steel.
Lawler has Steel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Steel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Steel tries to land knees in the clinch but Lawler avoids the damage to the body.
Lawler fails to pull guard.
#T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Steel.
Lawler takes an elbow to the temple.
Lawler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Steel pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Steel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lawler, pushing him back against the cage.
Steel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lawler's face.
Steel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lawler is defending well for now.#TD#
Lawler ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lawler no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lawler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Steel prevents Lawler from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Lawler has his foot on Steel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steel works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
Lawler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Lawler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawler pulls Steel in to control the position.
Steel wants to control from the top but Lawler keeps moving. #SUB2#
Steel has gone for a leg lock! Lawler slips out almost immediately though and dives into Steel's guard.#REVR##ES2#
Steel manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Steel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Steel stuffs the takedown attempt from Lawler. Lawler gets slowly back to his feet.
Lawler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steel looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Lawler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steel's waist but Steel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lawler off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lawler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawler has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Steel counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Steel connects with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Steel throws an elbow but misses.
Steel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steel lands an elbow that stopped Lawler in his tracks for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawler is trying to drag Steel to the mat but Steel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Steel lands an elbow that stopped Lawler in his tracks for a moment.
Lawler wants to take the fight to the mat but Steel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T1#
Steel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lawler avoids it.
Lawler managing to block the knees to the body from Steel.
A nice left hand lands by Steel.
Steel looking to throw knees to the head but Lawler is blocking nicely.
Steel has a couple of punches blocked by Lawler.
Lawler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lawler dodges an elbow strike from Steel.
Steel stalling the fight.
Steel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lawler lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Steel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Come on Steel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Steel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel.
Steel trying to land knees to the body.
Steel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lawler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Steel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lawler is working for takedown but Steel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Steel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lawler.
#TD#
Lawler jumps guard.
Lawler trying to control the position here.
Steel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Lawler keeping moving, preventing Steel from controlling successfully.
Steel being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Steel controlling from the top position.
Steel looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lawler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steel misses with a leg kick.
Lawler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawler shoots in but no luck this time.
Lawler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
Steel gets a clinch.
Lawler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steel just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Steel. No joy for Lawler on that attempt.
Lawler darts in looking for a takedown but Steel gets double underhooks and turns Lawler into the cage.
Steel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lawler.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lawler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Steel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lawler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Steel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lawler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Steel smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Steel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lawler tries to pull guard but Steel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel taking a breather.
Mike Steel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lawler wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lawler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lawler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1#
Lawler is looking to take this one to the mat.
Steel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Steel lands a nice elbow.
Steel lands a shoulder strike.
Lawler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lawler on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lawler's brow.
Steel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lawler avoids it.
Steel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lawler avoids it.
Steel throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Lawler takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lawler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lawler blocks the elbow strike.
Steel taking a breather.
Steel stalls.
Steel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Steel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lawler backwards.
Steel stalling in the clinch.
Lawler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T3#
Steel pushes off an throws an elbow but Lawler leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Steel putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lawler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lawler jumps guard but Steel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lawler tries to score a body lock takedown but Steel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steel lands an elbow inside that Lawler shrugs off.
Steel trying to land knees to the body.
Steel is stalling here.
Steel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Steel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Steel looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
Steel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lawler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Steel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Steel lands a nice elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lawler's brow.
Steel leaning against his opponent.
Steel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steel looking to throw knees to the head but Lawler is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Steel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawler is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lawler blocks the elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lawler's brow.
Lawler avoiding damage as Steel throws knees to the body.
John Lawler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Steel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steel.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Steel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Steel 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Mike Steel!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Mike Steel!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Mike Steel!
Mike Steel wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Chaos FC 21
Date: Nov 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Marley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Marley. Those never looked like landing.
Nice uppercut lands for Marley. That snapped Lawler's head back.
Lawler walks into a jab.
Marley just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawler with the counter takedown but Marley avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lawler.#TD2#
Marley gets caught napping as Lawler dives in and scores a takedown. Marley manages to retain guard.
Lawler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lawler trying to move into half guard but instead Marley has managed to sweep!#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Lawler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lawler is controlling Marley's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Lawler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lawler is proving hard to escape from.
Lawler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lawler keeping moving, preventing Marley from controlling successfully.
Marley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Lawler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marley is looking to work some ground and pound but Lawler has wrist control.
Marley wants to control from the top but Lawler keeps moving.
Marley's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Marley wants to control from the top but Lawler keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Marley stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A jab lands there for Marley.
Lawler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lawler tries for a takedown but Marley circles away easily
and Marley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Buffalo Marley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lawler.
Marley is looking to slow Lawler down with leg kicks.
Marley scores with a nice head shot.
Lawler dives in and grabs Marley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marley pushes down on Lawler's head and hops out.
Marley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lawler.
Lawler fails with the takedown
and Marley counters with a stiff right hand.
Lawler looks winded!
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!
Marley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lawler with a poor takedown
and Marley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lawler thinking. #T3#
Marley lands a nice shot that snaps Lawler's head back.
Marley lands a head shot.
Marley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lawler under the eye.
Marley throws a low kick, looking for Lawler's leg but Lawler calmly moves out of range.
Lawler shoots in for a double leg but Marley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
and Marley counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Lawler! He's just covering up as Marley starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buffalo Marley!
Buffalo Marley retains his middleweight title!
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Event:
Chaos FC 17
Date: Oct 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Lawler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miocic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Miocic drives through and clinches with Lawler against the cage.
Lawler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lawler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Miocic is looking to break free of the clinch but Lawler has double underhooks.
Miocic wants to get back to striking at distance but Lawler won't allow it.
Lawler is looking to take this one to the mat.
Miocic avoiding damage.
Miocic is trying to maintain a safe position but Lawler gets an underhook and turns Miocic into the cage.
Miocic is trying to force a seperation but Lawler has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Miocic is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lawler is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Miocic to the mat. Miocic regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Miocic keeping moving, preventing Lawler from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Miocic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lawler is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Miocic controls Lawler momentarily but Lawler frees himself.
Lawler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lawler advances position into side control!#SUB#
Lawler tries for a kimura but Miocic is defending well.
Miocic misses with an elbow from the bottom.#T2#
Miocic looking for a sweep but Lawler has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Lawler trying to control but Miocic is having none of it. #SUB#
Lawler with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Lawler looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Miocic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3##SUB#
Lawler is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Miocic is surviving well by controlling Lawler's body position as best he can.
Lawler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Miocic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lawler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Lawler moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Miocic has worked his arm free - good work by Miocic!
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lawler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miocic keeps working.
Miocic is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Lawler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Miocic has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lawler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lawler.
Lawler fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Lawler is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Miocic's half guard.
Lawler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Miocic trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Lawler looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lawler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miocic is just riding it out for now. Lawler eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Lawler is trying to control the action in half guard but Miocic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Miocic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lawler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lawler's back!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lawler trying to control the position but Miocic manages to sink in the hooks.
Lawler rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lawler holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lawler works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lawler controls Miocic momentarily but Miocic frees himself.
Miocic tries to stand but Lawler is controlling from the bottom.
Miocic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lawler's guard. #T3#
Miocic wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Lawler uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Miocic wanted to stand there but Lawler had control of the position.
Lawler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lawler is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lawler wants to control from the top but Miocic keeps moving. #SUB2#
Miocic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lawler stays in close to Miocic's body and controls the position.
Our spies down at at Cozad The Island inform us that Miocic has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Miocic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawler passes Miocic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Lawler will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
#R3##TD2#
Miocic scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lawler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Miocic is looking for a sweep. Lawler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lawler trying to control the action but Miocic is working from the bottom.
Miocic wants to control but Lawler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Miocic tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lawler has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB#
Lawler is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Miocic is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Lawler!
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Event:
Chaos FC 13
Date: Oct 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Yaj defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lawler.
Lawler has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Play House in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Lawler looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lawler showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Lawler drops back looking for a leg! Yaj is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yaj manages to kick Lawler off! Lawler jumps back into Yaj's guard.
Lawler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lawler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lawler pushing down on Yaj's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lawler trying to mount his opponent but Yaj defends it.
Still in half guard, Lawler seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lawler closes the distance and clinches up with Yaj, looking for a takedown. Lawler pushes Yaj against the ropes but Yaj circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lawler walks into a stiff left hand from Yaj.#T3#
Lawler looks for a takedown but Yaj sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lawler. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Yaj moves into the clinch successfully.
Lawler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lawler jumps guard but Yaj turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Lawler has Yaj pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lawler pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Yaj tumbling to the mat - Lawler dives into Yaj's guard.
Lawler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yaj is trying to control the position but Lawler postures up.
Lawler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Yaj avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yaj looking to control.
Lawler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Lawler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yaj looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lawler dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Yaj drives through and clinches with Lawler against the ropes.
Lawler is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Yaj gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yaj tries a body shot but Lawler blocks it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yaj lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaj is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Yaj - that landed with a thud.
Lawler blocks a body shot from Yaj.
A short left from Yaj.
A short right from Yaj on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lawler backwards.
Lawler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lawler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yaj throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawler.
Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Lawler controls his hands.
#T1#
Lawler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yaj is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yaj lands a left hand.
Yaj lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lawler wants to take the fight to the mat but Yaj manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj.
Nice body punch from Yaj - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yaj goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaj scores with a shoulder strike.
Lawler prevents a body shot from Yaj.
Lawler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yaj smiles and moves away.
Yaj jabs at Lawler's body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Yaj lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lawler takes a shot to the head.
Yaj has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawler blocks a body shot from Yaj.
Lawler takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Lawler is rocked!
Yaj throws a big uppercut that drops Lawler! More strikes from Yaj and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lawler lies dazed against the ropes as Yaj celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pat Yaj!
Pat Yaj gave a mention to Quark's in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Chaos FC 6
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Lawler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Borgvelt to counter with a crisp jab.
Lawler misses with a takedown
and Borgvelt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lawler staying out of range there.
We've been informed that Lawler has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lawler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Borgvelt counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lawler! Borgvelt lets Lawler back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#
It looks like John Lawler has been cut.
Lars Borgvelt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lawler.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borgvelt walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Lawler drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Borgvelt swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Lawler's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Borgvelt!
Lars Borgvelt is the new middleweight champion!
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Event:
Chaos FC 2
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Fisherman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lawler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fisherman as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Fisherman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SU#
Fisherman decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lawler to his feet. #TD#
Fisherman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lawler's guard.
Lawler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lawler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lawler has control of Fisherman's left arm, preventing Fisherman from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisherman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1##SUB2#
Lawler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lawler has control of Fisherman's left arm, preventing Fisherman from doing any damage.
Lawler looking to control.
Lawler working a defensive guard but Fisherman manages to pass into side control anyway.
Fisherman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fisherman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lawler on the ground.#T2#
Lawler is trying to get back to half guard.
Lawler gets back to half guard.
Fisherman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fisherman tries to pass to full mount but Lawler defends it.
Lawler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lawler.
Lawler is pulling down on Fisherman's head to control his posture. #T3#
Lawler wants to sweep but no luck.
Fisherman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lawler is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fisherman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lawler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fisherman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lawler.
We've been informed that Lawler has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Fisherman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lawler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lawler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Lawler has a closed guard, preventing Fisherman from standing up.
Fisherman 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawler controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Fisherman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Lawler shoots in for a double leg but Fisherman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lawler tries for a takedown but Fisherman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lawler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fisherman avoids it really well and circles away.
Theodore Fisherman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lawler.
Lawler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fisherman defends well and Lawler ends up having to push Fisherman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Fisherman closes the distance and pushes Lawler back into the cage.
Lawler looking for a takedown.
Fisherman tries to circle away but Lawler has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Lawler gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fisherman regains guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisherman pulls Lawler in close to prevent any damage.
Fisherman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawler can do to turn this around?
Fisherman throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T1#
Lawler landing with the ground and pound.
Lawler won't allow Fisherman to get back to his feet.
Lawler wants to control from the top but Fisherman keeps moving.
Fisherman wants to stand and escape but Lawler is having none of it.
Fisherman working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Lawler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fisherman to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Lawler has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Fisherman doesn't defend quickly enough and Lawler has managed to lock this one up! Can Fisherman escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lawler on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Lawler!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Lawler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Laconte did well to prevent Lawler getting side control.
Laconte tries to roll over but Lawler keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Lawler wants to work for an arm triangle but Laconte is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laconte taking some punishment here, with Lawler in his half guard. #SUB2#
Lawler wants to work for an arm triangle but Laconte is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laconte trying to control here.
Laconte is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Laconte looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Lawler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Laconte sees it coming and defends easily.
Lawler passes to side control.
Laconte takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Laconte wants to control but Lawler postures up.
The referee asks Lawler politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lawler prefers to stall for the moment though.
Laconte is looking to regain half guard here but Lawler keeps moving and retains side control.
Laconte gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Lawler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laconte doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lawler.
Lawler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Laconte gets full guard.#T3##SUB#
Laconte working for a triangle but Lawler defends it easily.
#SUB#
Laconte is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lawler is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lawler trying to control the position from guard on top but Laconte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lawler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laconte has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lawler has managed to get both his arms back between Laconte's legs - danger averted.
Lawler is looking to advance position but Laconte has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Lawler reaches up to try and control the position but Laconte seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Lawler rolls and tries to escape and now Laconte has his back!
Lawler just trying to survive but Laconte is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawler rolls, trying to escape but Laconte keeps control of the position.
Lawler trying to control the action but Laconte just sinks the hooks in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Lawler will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Lawler feints and as Laconte raises his hands in defense, Lawler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Laconte looking for a guillotine here but Lawler defends easily.
Lawler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Lawler postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Laconte is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lawler, into his guard. #REVR#
Lawler trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laconte looking to sit in guard and control but Lawler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Lawler content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Laconte escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lawler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Lawler drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Laconte dives on top into guard.#REVR##T2#
Laconte wants to pass the guard but Lawler is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Laconte has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Lawler to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Laconte is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Lawler pulls down on the head and he's put Laconte to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Lawler!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Lawler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De La Romana as he avoids it easily. #TD#
De La Romana feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
De La Romana sitting in guard, not really doing much.
De La Romana wants to stand but Lawler has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Lawler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De La Romana defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawler tries to strike from the bottom.
De La Romana postures up and lands a big shot to Lawler's brow. #T1#
De La Romana wants to control from the top but Lawler keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lawler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
De La Romana wants to get up but he can't break Lawler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
De La Romana engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
De La Romana manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lawler on his heels. He'll look to pass Lawler's guard now, I'm sure.
De La Romana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
De La Romana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De La Romana is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lawler has his hands on De La Romana's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Lawler working for submissions but it's allowed De La Romana to get to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lawler manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
De La Romana trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De La Romana would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lawler keeping moving, preventing De La Romana from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lawler shoots in for a double leg but De La Romana sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
De La Romana is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lawler.#TD2#
Lawler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. De La Romana manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
De La Romana is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lawler is controlling him. #T4#
Lawler trying to control the position from guard on top but De La Romana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De La Romana will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
De La Romana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lawler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De La Romana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector De La Romana dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Lawler closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. De La Romana quickly recovers to half guard.
De La Romana tries to roll over but Lawler keeps him under control.
De La Romana manages to get to full guard.
Hector De La Romana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lawler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De La Romana is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Romana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
De La Romana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De La Romana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawler can do to turn this around?#SUB#
De La Romana is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lawler defends well.
Lawler stays in close to De La Romana's body and controls the position.
De La Romana keeping moving, preventing Lawler from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lawler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but De La Romana swivels and escapes.#TD2#
De La Romana gets caught flat footed, as Lawler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2#
De La Romana wants to sweep here but Lawler controlling him for the moment.
Lawler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lawler throws a strike but De La Romana rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
De La Romana postures up.
De La Romana controlling from the top position.
De La Romana wants to pass the guard but Lawler is keeping the position.#T3##SUB2#
Lawler has his foot on De La Romana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De La Romana works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawler looking to control.
De La Romana trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De La Romana postures up.
Lawler is breathing heavily.
De La Romana works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lawler keeping control of the position.
Lawler trying to control here.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lawler is trying to control but De La Romana manages to pass to mount!
Lawler wants to hold on but De La Romana pushes him away.
De La Romana fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De La Romana tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
De La Romana tries to control but Lawler wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector De La Romana dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lawler shoots in and drives through. De La Romana sprawls well.
Lawler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De La Romana avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Lawler gets caught napping as De La Romana dives in and scores a takedown. Lawler manages to retain guard.
De La Romana controlling from the top position.
De La Romana might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
De La Romana wants to stand but Lawler has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
De La Romana is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lawler is pulling down on De La Romana's head. It's preventing any offense from De La Romana, at least for the moment.
De La Romana looking to pass the guard.
Lawler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.#TD#
De La Romana scores with a takedown into Lawler's guard.
De La Romana trying to control but Lawler is working from the bottom.
Lawler trying to keep a closed guard but De La Romana is proving a slippery customer.
Lawler keeping moving, preventing De La Romana from controlling successfully.
De La Romana stays in close to Lawler's body and controls the position. #T3#
Lawler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De La Romana looking to sit in guard and control but Lawler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Lawler content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
De La Romana looking for a guillotine here but Lawler defends easily.
Lawler passes De La Romana's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Lawler is working for a kimura but De La Romana is defending it quite comfortably.
De La Romana is looking to improve his position.
John Lawler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hector De La Romana 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!
De La Romana desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector De La Romana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De La Romana 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector De La Romana!
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