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Event:
RISE 31 - Kelly vs Sadollah
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Rogers slips a jab and a cross from Lawler.
An inside leg kick from Rogers misses.
Lawler 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.
Rogers moves out of range of the body kick.
Rogers is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lawler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lawler throws a series of punches but Rogers avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Lawler 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.
Rogers wants to stand and escape but Lawler is having none of it. #SU#
Lawler stands up and waves to Rogers to follow him.
Rogers misses with a body kick.
Lawler throws a head kick that misses.
Lawler throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers tries to work over Lawler's front leg with a kick but Lawler checks it.
Lawler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rogers manages to circle out of the way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawler digs a good body shot into Rogers's ribs.
Lawler throws a right hand that Rogers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rogers also avoids with ease.
Rogers with the counter takedown but Lawler avoids it easily.
Lawler moves out of range as Rogers throws a body kick.
Rogers throws the kick towards the body but Lawler avoids it.
Rogers misses with a leg kick.
Lawler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lawler misses with a series of wild punches.
Lawler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Rogers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rogers slips a jab and a cross from Lawler.
Lawler checks a low kick from Rogers.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lawler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Lawler there.
Rogers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lawler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rogers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lawler.
Rogers throws a body kick that misses.
Rogers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lawler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rogers tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lawler is able to avoid easily.
Rogers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rogers looks to land a body kick but Lawler moved away.
Rogers misses with a low kick.
Lawler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rogers replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lawler blocks it well.
Rogers walks into a jab.
Lawler avoids a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rogers.
Rogers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lawler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawler.#T2#
Rogers misses with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawler fails with a takedown attempt.
Rogers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rogers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rogers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lawler's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lawler duly obliges.
Rogers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers throws a solid leg kick but Lawler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rogers.
Lawler lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lawler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wade Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawler misses with a series of wild punches.
Lawler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Some wild striking there from Lawler.
Rogers was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rogers misses with a body kick.
Lawler tries to counter with a takedown but Rogers is quick to defend against it.
A bone on bone clash there as Lawler blocks the leg kick.
Lawler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rogers avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T3#
Lawler moves out of range of the leg kick from Rogers.
Lawler drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rogers sprawls and moves away.
Lawler throws a right and a left that Rogers avoids nicely.
Rogers looks to land a body kick but Lawler moved away.
Rogers wants to land a leg kick but Lawler is out of range.
Rogers throws a wild body kick that Lawler sees coming a mile off.
Rogers leaves Lawler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rogers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lawler connects with a nice looking jab.
Lawler throws a series of punches but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lawler is breathing heavily.
Lawler swinging wildly here.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Lawler checks it.
Lawler is looking to counter with head kicks.
Rogers scores with a leg kick.
Rogers misses with a low kick.
Rogers moves out of range of the body kick.
Rogers changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rogers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rogers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lawler dips to his left and cracks Rogers with an uppercut!
Lawler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rogers swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Lawler. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers throws a body kick that misses.
Rogers misses with a low kick as Lawler jumps back.
Lawler is looking for a counter combo.
Rogers misses with a low kick.
Lawler throws a quick counter head kick but Rogers was just out of range.
Rogers throws a lazy body kick
and Lawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lawler scores with a body shot.
Rogers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rogers.
Rogers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lawler.
Rogers misses with a body kick.
Rogers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A leg kick checked by Lawler.
Lawler feinted with a counter takedown.
Rogers throws a wild body kick that Lawler sees coming a mile off.
Lawler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rogers in his tracks.
A combination from Lawler does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Lawler checks it.
Rogers is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lawler.
Lawler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lawler tries to counter with a takedown but Rogers is quick to defend against it.
Lawler checks the leg kick.
Lawler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lawler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Lawler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rogers throws a push kick but Lawler slaps the foot to one side.
Rogers throws a wild body kick that Lawler sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick from Rogers misses.
Carlos Lawler is winning the standup battle so far.
Rogers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lawler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rogers fakes the leg kick and cracks Lawler in the body.
Rogers misses with a body kick.
Lawler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lawler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rogers tries to score with a low kick but Lawler moves his leg out of the way.
Rogers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Lawler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A clash of legs there as Lawler blocks the low kick.
A low kick from Rogers misses
and Lawler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lawler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Lawler moved away.
Lawler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rogers's waist but Rogers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lawler off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Rogers misses.
Lawler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rogers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rogers avoids the head kick by Lawler.
Rogers looks for the body kick but Lawler saw that one coming.
Lawler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rogers can do to turn this around?
Rogers motions for Lawler to come forward. Rogers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wade Rogers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Lawler checks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rogers 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 Lawler has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lawler and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rogers throws a front kick that sends Lawler stumbling back into the cage.
Lawler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rogers connects with an inside leg kick.
Lawler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick from Rogers misses
and Lawler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Lawler as he connects with a hook.
Lawler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rogers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lawler tries to bum rush Rogers with a series of wild strikes but Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rogers tried to score with a low kick but Lawler checks it.
Lawler blocks a leg kick.
Lawler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lawler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rogers.
Rogers throws the kick towards the body but Lawler avoids it.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Lawler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rogers thows a leg kick but Lawler checks it
and Lawler counters with a two punch combo. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rogers.
Lawler blocks a leg kick.
Lawler throws a big counter combination but Rogers scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rogers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lawler attempts a counter takedown but Rogers avoids it well and moves away.
Lawler moves out of range of the body kick from Rogers.
Lawler throws a big counter combination but Rogers scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lawler moves out of range of the leg kick from Rogers.
Rogers is looking to land body kicks.
Rogers throws a solid leg kick but Lawler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rogers.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lawler.
Rogers pushes Lawler away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lawler gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SU#
Lawler stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T3#
Lawler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Lawler checks it.
Lawler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lawler is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rogers.
Rogers connects with a leg kick. Lawler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rogers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A clash of legs there as Lawler blocks the low kick.
Lawler seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Lawler.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lawler checks a leg kick.
Lawler lands a body shot.
Lawler looks to land a combination but Rogers avoids it well.
Lawler shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lawler tries a head kick but it misses.
Rogers moves out of range of the strikes.
Lawler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lawler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rogers!
Rogers motions for Lawler to come forward. Rogers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
Rogers misses with a body kick.
Lawler fails to land with a series of punches.
Carlos Lawler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawler checks a leg kick nicely.
Lawler misses with a series of wild punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lawler.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawler lands a jab.
Rogers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rogers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Rogers misses.
Lawler misses with a looping right.
Rogers tries to land a leg kick but Lawler saw it coming and moves away.
Rogers throws a wild body kick that Lawler sees coming a mile off.
Lawler shoots in for a double leg but Rogers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Lawler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rogers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rogers throws a low kick but Lawler moves out of range easily.
As Rogers looks to move away, Lawler throws a big counter combo but Rogers just gets out of the way.
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 Carlos Lawler 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rogers throws a push kick but Lawler slaps the foot to one side.
Rogers looks for the body kick but Lawler saw that one coming.
Lawler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rogers is fending him off so far but Lawler persists. Nope, Rogers circles away and we're back to standing.
Lawler throws a wild body kick that Rogers sees coming a mile off.
Rogers connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Rogers misses.
Lawler is looking for a counter combo.
Rogers does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rogers misses with a body kick.
A punch combination from Lawler misses.
Lawler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lawler checks a leg kick nicely.
Rogers misses with a low kick.
Lawler misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rogers.
Lawler blocks the body kick.
Lawler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rogers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rogers misses with a leg kick.
Rogers moves out of range as Lawler throws a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A jab from Lawler misses.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Lawler checks it.
A leg kick checked by Lawler.
Rogers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lawler is out of range and Rogers settles back down.
Rogers gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lawler counters with a one-two to the body.
Rogers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lawler checks a leg kick.
Lawler throws a head kick that misses.
Rogers keeps Lawler at a distance using the push kick.
Lawler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rogers thinks about the counter body kick.
Rogers tries to work over Lawler's front leg with a kick but Lawler checks it.
Lawler wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rogers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rogers throws a body kick that misses.
Lawler moves out of range as Rogers throws a body kick.
Lawler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lawler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lawler avoids a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Rogers misses. #T2#
Lawler misses with a straight left.
Lawler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rogers looks for the body kick but Lawler saw that one coming.
Lawler fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rogers circles away quickly and effectively.
Rogers throws the kick towards the body but Lawler avoids it.
Rogers throws a low kick but Lawler avoids it.
Lawler checks a low kick from Rogers.
Rogers motions for Lawler to come forward. Rogers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers cracks the inside of Lawler's front leg.
Rogers throws a leg kick that misses.
Lawler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rogers circles away quickly and effectively.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rogers.
Lawler moves out of range as Rogers throws a body kick.
Lawler checks the leg kick.
Lawler scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rogers thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lawler if he has to take too many more of those.
#T3#
Rogers throws a leg kick but Lawler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lawler shoots in but no luck this time.
Rogers does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Good work by Lawler as he checks the leg kick.
Rogers misses with a body kick.
Rogers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lawler moves out of range as Rogers throws a body kick.
Rogers misses with a body kick.
Rogers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lawler checks a leg kick.
Rogers misses with a leg kick
enabling Lawler to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lawler!
Lawler avoids a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rogers.
Lawler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lawler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rogers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lawler misses with a few strikes there.
#T4#
Rogers misses with a kick to the body.
Lawler lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rogers avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Lawler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rogers does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rogers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lawler shoots in for a takedown but Rogers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rogers is looking to score with low kicks.
Rogers throws a push kick but Lawler slaps the foot to one side.
Rogers throws a push kick but Lawler slaps the foot to one side.
Lawler will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rogers tries to score with a low kick but Lawler moves his leg out of the way.#TD#
Lawler closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU#
Lawler postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Rogers to stand up.
Rogers looks to land a body kick but Lawler moved away.
Rogers throws a leg kick but Lawler moved away.
Lawler feinted with a counter takedown.
Wade Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlos Lawler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sloppy strikes from Lawler. Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wade Rogers.
Well Lawler 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Carlos Lawler!
During a confident post fight interview, Carlos Lawler thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
RISE 30 - Aron vs Orndorf
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Lawler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Destroyer.
Lawler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Destroyer jabs at Lawler's body.
Nice jab there from Destroyer.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lawler has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lawler throws a head kick that misses.
Lawler moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Destroyer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lawler slips a jab from Destroyer.
Lawler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Destroyer sprawls well. Destroyer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lawler gets slowly back to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lawler.
Destroyer misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Destroyer scores with a nice head shot.
Destroyer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Destroyer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Destroyer misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Destroyer.#T1#
Destroyer scores with a jab to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Lawler.
Lawler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Destroyer sizes up Lawler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Destroyer looks to throw the jab but Lawler is out of range.
A punch combination from Destroyer misses.
Lawler shoots in looking for a takedown but Destroyer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lawler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Destroyer slaps away a takedown attempt from Lawler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Meatball Destroyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Lawler.
Destroyer throws a body punch but Lawler moves out of range.
Destroyer misses with a series of wild punches.
Destroyer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lawler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Destroyer lands with a good body shot.
Lawler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lawler misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Destroyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Destroyer scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Lawler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Destroyer misses the shot to the body.
Destroyer slaps away a takedown attempt from Lawler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Destroyer lands a really nice looking cross but Lawler seems unphased.
Destroyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lawler manages to avoid it.
Destroyer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lawler.
Destroyer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Destroyer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lawler.
Lawler throws a big counter head kick but Destroyer avoids it with no problem.
Destroyer throws the left hand but Lawler avoids the punch easily.
Lawler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Destroyer cracks Lawler with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lawler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC#
Lawler is rocked!
Destroyer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Destroyer circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Lawler to the canvas! Lawler doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Destroyer keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Meatball Destroyer!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Meatball Destroyer made sure he mentioned Organic Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
RISE 22 - Lawler vs Reynolds
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Lawler misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Reynolds counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Lawler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Reynolds lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reynolds scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Lawler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reynolds defends well.
Reynolds lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reynolds cracks Lawler with a solid left hand.
Reynolds lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds lands a couple of digs.
Lawler 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.
Reynolds postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reynolds postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Reynolds lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC2#
Lawler is rocked!
Reynolds postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Lawler covers up, he's hurt! Reynolds keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Reynolds and the ref steps in to end the fight! Reynolds can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deniis Reynolds!
Deniis Reynolds decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
RISE 20 - Ray vs Slaughter
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Lawler throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pallas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lawler is in Pallas's guard.
Lawler tries to free his leg and advance position but Pallas is retaining full guard.
Pallas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist 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#
Pallas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Pallas is looking for a triangle but Lawler pushes his legs off easily.
Lawler throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawler trying to control the position from guard on top but Pallas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pallas working for a triangle but Lawler defends it easily.
Lawler trying to control but Pallas is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Pallas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lawler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pallas being controlled here, momentarily.
Pallas controlling Lawler's posture. #SUB2#
Lawler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lawler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pallas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pallas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Pallas 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.
Pallas controlling Lawler's posture.
Lawler wants to control from the top but Pallas keeps moving.
Pallas throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T3##SUB2#
Lawler 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. #SUB2#
Lawler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Lawler drops back looking for a leg! Pallas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pallas manages to kick Lawler off! Lawler jumps back into Pallas's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Lawler gets the takedown into side control.
Lawler looks winded!
Pallas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lawler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Lawler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
Pallas keeping hold of Lawler's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Pallas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pallas keeping hold of Lawler's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
Pallas looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pallas is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Lawler dominated that round.
That's time! Pallas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lawler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pallass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pallas.
Carlos Lawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Lawler looking to score a takedown here. Pallas is defending well but Lawler drives through and ends up in Pallas's guard.
Pallas throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Pallas is trying to control the position but Lawler postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawler trying to control but Pallas is working from the bottom.
Lawler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pallas working for a triangle but Lawler defends it easily.
Lawler trying to control the position from guard on top but Pallas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Pallas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pallas tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Pallas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pallas looking to control.
Lawler trying to control the position from guard on top but Pallas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pallas 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. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Pallas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pallas pulls Lawler in close to prevent any damage.
Pallas wants to control the position but Lawler says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pallas is pressing down on Lawler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Lawler 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lawler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Pallas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lawler looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Pallas 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pallas has his foot on Lawler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lawler works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Pallas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lawler defends it easily.
Lawler controlling from the top position. #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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lawler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lawler trying to control the position from guard on top but Pallas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lawler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lawler postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pallas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lawler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lawler trying to control but Pallas is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Lawler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lawler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pallas misses with a body kick.
Lawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Pallas. #TD2#
Lawler shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lawler was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pallas regains half guard.#SUB2#
Lawler is looking for a kimura but Pallas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lawler to get the leverage.
Pallas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Pallas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawler is thwarting Pallas's attempts to control the position.
Lawler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lawler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Lawler blocks the strikes from Pallas.
Pallas moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Pallas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lawler defends well.#SUB#
Pallas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Lawler 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. #SUB#
Pallas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lawler defends it easily.
Lawler scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Lawler tries to free his leg and advance position but Pallas is retaining full guard.
Lawler slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Pallas is defending against the submission attempts here by Lawler.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pallas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pallas working a defensive guard here.
Pallas has control of Lawler's left arm, preventing Lawler from doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Pallas has his foot on Lawler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lawler works his way back into a safe position though.
Lawler trying to control the position from guard on top but Pallas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pallas trying to control the position.
Lawler looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Pallas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#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.
Pallas is trying to keep Lawler in close.
#SUB#
Pallas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lawler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lawler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawler with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pallas tries to strike from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Athan Pallas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlos Lawler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Lawler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Lawler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lawler 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Lawler!
A very excited looking Carlos Lawler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
RISE 16 - Kelly vs Merlin
Date: Feb 26, 2018 |
#R1#
A big right from Galley misses.
Lawler shoots in for a takedown but Galley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Galley! But no joy.
Galley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lawler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Galley.#TD#
Lawler gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Lawler has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Galley is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Lawler yanks on the arm and Galley is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Lawler.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carlos Lawler!
Our winner, Carlos Lawler, 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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RISE 10 - Lord vs Kelly
Date: Jan 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Destroyer misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Lawler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Destroyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been hearing reports that Lawler has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A swing and a miss from Destroyer.
Destroyer lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL#
Lawler rushes Destroyer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lawler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lawler wants to break free but Destroyer has control.
Lawler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Destroyer walks away with a smile on his face. Lawler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lawler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Destroyer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Destroyer lands a nice shot to the body.
Lawler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Destroyer throws a body punch but Lawler moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Destroyer circles away quickly and effectively.
Lawler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Lawler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Destroyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawler was well out of range. Poor timing from Destroyer.
Destroyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Destroyer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lawler to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawler throws a looping overhand right but Destroyer ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Destroyer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Destroyer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lawler rather than just go for the knockout.
Lawler wants to clinch
and Destroyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Destroyer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Destroyer lands a right hook to the body.
Lawler tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lawler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lawler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Destroyer tries to avoid it but Lawler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Destroyer to the ground. Destroyer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lawler looks to land a right hand but Destroyer moved out of range.
Lawler takes one to the chin there.
Lawler is looking to clinch.
Lawler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Destroyer pinned against the cage. Destroyer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Destroyer takes a swing at Lawler's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Destroyer. Lawler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawler slips under a jab.
Carlos Lawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawler is looking to clinch but Destroyer is avoiding it.
Destroyer avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Destroyer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lawler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Destroyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck for Lawler with that takedown attempt.
Destroyer throws out a counter right but Lawler avoids it with no problem.
Lawler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Meatball Destroyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Destroyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Destroyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lawler moves away.
Lawler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Destroyer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Destroyer scores with a jab to the body.
Lawler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Destroyer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lawler fails with a takedown attempt.
Lawler is breathing heavily.#T3#
Destroyer misses with a two punch combination.
Destroyer throws a hook but Lawler avoids it easily.
Destroyer lands a jab to Lawler's midsection.
Lawler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lawler wants to clinch
and Destroyer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lawler fails with a takedown attempt.
Destroyer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lawler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Destroyer.
A big right from Destroyer misses.
It looked like Lawler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Destroyer tries to bum rush Lawler with a series of wild strikes but Lawler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lawler has his takedown stuffed
and Destroyer counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from Destroyer misses. #T4#
Lawler darts in trying to clinch
enabling Destroyer to counter with a crisp jab.
Destroyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Destroyer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Destroyer wants it to stay on the feet.
Lawler avoids the body shot from Destroyer.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lawler.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Destroyer as he connects with a hook.
Destroyer keeps the fight on the outside.
Destroyer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Destroyer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lawler closes the distance but Destroyer moves to the side
and Destroyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Destroyer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lawler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Destroyer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Destroyer misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meatball Destroyer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Destroyer stuffs the takedown.
Lawler lands with a shot to the body.
Destroyer misses with a hook.
Destroyer slips a jab and a cross from Lawler.
Destroyer misses with an uppercut. Lawler saw that one coming.
Destroyer takes a swing at Lawler's ribcage but misses.
Destroyer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lawler.
Destroyer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lawler.
Carlos Lawler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Destroyer.
Destroyer sizes up Lawler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Destroyer throws out a loose jab but Lawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawler is looking to clinch but Destroyer is avoiding it.
Lawler shoots for a double leg takedown but Destroyer sprawls well. He's pushed Lawler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Lawler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Destroyer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lawler shoots for a double leg takedown but Destroyer sprawls well. He's pushed Lawler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Destroyer stuns Lawler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Destroyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Destroyer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lawler.
Destroyer lands a jab.
Lawler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Destroyer throws a hook to the side of Lawler's head but Lawler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Destroyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Destroyer misses with a two punch combination.
Destroyer throws a body punch but Lawler moves out of range.
Lawler moves in looking to clinch but Destroyer pushes him off.
Destroyer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lawler with a body shot.
Destroyer looks to land a combination but Lawler avoids it well.
Lawler scores with a nice right hand.
Destroyer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Destroyer.
Lawler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Destroyer.
A little feinted left hand from Lawler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Destroyer keeps the fight on the outside.
Lawler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and Destroyer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lawler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Destroyer connects with a right hand. Lawler shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Destroyer avoids it really well and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Destroyer misses.
Lawler tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Destroyer counters with a nice uppercut.
Lawler tries to clinch
and Destroyer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Meatball Destroyer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lawler is looking to clinch but Destroyer is avoiding it.
Lawler shoots in for a takedown but Destroyer shows good takedown defense.
Destroyer tests Lawler's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Lawler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Destroyer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Destroyer tests Lawler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Destroyer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lawler momentarily.
Lawler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Destroyer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lawler tries to close the distance and clinch but Destroyer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lawler fails with the takedown
and Destroyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Destroyer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lawler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Destroyer defends well and Lawler ends up having to push Destroyer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Destroyer lands a nice looking body shot.
Destroyer swinging wildly here.
Lawler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Destroyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Destroyer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lawler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Lawler moves out of range of the leg kick from Destroyer.
Destroyer misses with an uppercut. Lawler saw that one coming.
Lawler gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Destroyer as he connects with a hook.
Destroyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Destroyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Destroyer misses the shot to the body.
Lawler tries for a takedown but Destroyer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Destroyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lawler manages to avoid it.
Lawler throwing a counter right hand but Destroyer manages to avoid it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Lawler. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Destroyer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Destroyer scores with a hook.
Lawler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Destroyer's waist but Destroyer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lawler off to one side.
Lawler looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Destroyer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lawler.
Lawler takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Destroyer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Destroyer scores with a jab to the head.
Lawler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Destroyer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Meatball Destroyer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Destroyer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Destroyer.
A jab lands there for Destroyer.
Lawler with a poor takedown
and Destroyer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lawler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Destroyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Lawler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Destroyer.
Destroyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Destroyer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lawler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lawler moves away from the strike by Destroyer.
Lawler moves forwards but Destroyer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Destroyer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lawler.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Destroyer misses with a body shot.
Lawler defending well as Destroyer loads up on a big left hand.
Destroyer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lawler.
Lawler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Destroyer swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Destroyer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Destroyer cracks Lawler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Destroyer misses with a wild body shot.
Destroyer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lawler momentarily.
Lawler closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lawler loads up on a big right hand but Destroyer slips the punch.
Lawler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Destroyer.
Destroyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Lawler is just out of range.
Lawler misses with a takedown attempt
and Destroyer counters with a left to the body.
Destroyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Destroyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Lawler throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Destroyer's waist but Destroyer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lawler off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Lawler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawler shoots and misses
and Destroyer counters with a left to the body.
Jab by Destroyer.
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!
Destroyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Destroyer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Destroyer lands a jab to Lawler's midsection.#T2#
Destroyer throws a series of punches but Lawler moves out of range.
Lawler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Destroyer tries to avoid it but Lawler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Destroyer to the ground. Destroyer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Destroyer lands a lovely overhand right.
Destroyer throws a jab but it's blocked by Lawler.
Lawler misses with the combination.
Destroyer looks to throw the jab but Lawler is out of range.
Destroyer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lawler is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Destroyer. No joy for Lawler on that attempt.
Destroyer connects with a body shot that sends Lawler's belly button to the back.
Destroyer throws a body punch but Lawler moves out of range.
Destroyer misses with an uppercut.
Destroyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lawler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Destroyer.
Destroyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Destroyer lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Destroyer lands a slapping body shot.
Lawler moves away from the strike by Destroyer.
Destroyer connects with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Destroyer.
Lawler tries to clinch there but Destroyer circles away.
A little jabbing left from Destroyer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lawler slips a jab from Destroyer.
Destroyer slips a straight right by Lawler.
Destroyer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lawler doesn't seem bothered though.
Destroyer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lawler shoots in for a takedown but Destroyer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Destroyer misses the shot to the body.
Lawler lands with a straight right. Destroyer didn't see that one coming.
Lawler fails with the takedown.
Destroyer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lawler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Destroyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Destroyer catches Lawler right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Destroyer tries to bum rush Lawler with a series of wild strikes but Lawler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carlos Lawler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Destroyer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lawler.
Destroyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Lawler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Meatball Destroyer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A lazy left from Destroyer finds it's target.
Destroyer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lawler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Destroyer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Destroyer lands a body shot.
Destroyer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Destroyer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Destroyer catches Lawler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that's the end of the fight!
Meatball Destroyer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Destroyer 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meatball Destroyer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Lawler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Walton pinned against the cage. Walton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lawler misses with a right hand
and Walton counters with a straight right hand.
Lawler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Walton at a distance.
Lawler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Walton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lawler throws a lazy right hand but Walton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lawler shoots in but Walton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Keven Walton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Lawler.
Lawler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC2#
Walton is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Keven Walton has been cut.
Lawler lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Walton out cold! Walton is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carlos Lawler!
A relieved looking Carlos Lawler thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Dixon shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lawler tries to kick Dixon off in order to stand up. Dixon Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SU#
Dixon stands up and beckons Lawler to his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Lawler. That snapped Dixon's head back.
#CUT2#
It looks like Lowell Dixon has been cut.#TD#
Dixon drives through with a takedown into Lawler's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dixon stays in close to Lawler's body and controls the position.
Lawler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dixon is controlling him. #SUB2#
Lawler has his foot on Dixon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dixon works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
Lawler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dixon is aware though and is defending well.
Lawler wants to get back to his feet but Dixon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dixon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lawler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lawler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD2#
Lawler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dixon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lawler passes Dixon's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Dixon manages to get to full guard.
Dixon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lawler.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dixon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lawler is controlling him.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Lawler from controlling successfully.
Dixon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dixon is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lawler dives into side control.
#SUB2#
Lawler is trying to get an arm triangle but Dixon is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Lawler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Lawler goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dixon has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lawler but great work by Dixon.
Dixon looks up at the clock and then as Lawler takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dixon smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dixon prevents Lawler from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Check out the look on Dixon's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T4#
Lawler is trying to get back to his feet.
Dixon lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ES2#
Lawler sneaks out the side door and pushes Dixon away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Lawler scores with a jab to the head.
Lawler cracks Dixon with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Dixon falls to his knees and Lawler doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Lawler!
A relieved looking Carlos Lawler thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 08, 2018 |
#R1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Lawler.#CUT2#
It looks like Danny Ratliff has been cut.
Lawler lands with a big left! Ratliff is wobbled badly! Lawler comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Ratliff to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Carlos Lawler!
A relieved looking Carlos Lawler thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Myers has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lawler is trying to pull guard but Myers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Myers working aggressively here.
Lawler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Myers walks away with a smile on his face. Lawler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Myers lands a right hand.
Myers working aggressively here.
Myers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lawler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Myers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Myers misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Myers.
Lawler blocks an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Myers has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Myers lands a nice uppercut.
Lawler takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Myers on the inside.
Myers misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lawler is trying to pull guard but Myers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Lawler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Myers throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Myers.
Lawler is trying to maintain a safe position but Myers gets an underhook and turns Lawler into the cage.#T1#
Lawler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Myers walks away with a smile on his face. Lawler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Myers gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Myers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lawlers head.
Lawler tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Myers just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lawler is breathing heavily.
Myers scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Lawler is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Myers fails to land.
Oh Lawler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lawler blocks an uppercut.
Lawler blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Myers fails to land.
Myers misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Myers fails to land.
Lawler seems to have got his legs back now.
Myers scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lawler.
Myers pushes Lawler against the cage. Myers is working some dirty boxing. Myers pushes off with a quick right hook! Lawler goes down! Lawler tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Myers moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Myers!
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Event:
ACL - Fight Night 2
Date: Dec 31, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Push feints and as Lawler raises his hands in defense, Push changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Push controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Push trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Push is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Push stands and throws Lawler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lawler seems a little lost for a moment, as Push dominates the positioning.#T1#
Lawler is pushing Push's head away, looking to escape. Push manages to hold on to the position though.
Push looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lawler trying to remain calm as Push controls from the top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Push moves in looking to clinch but Lawler pushes him off.#TD2#
Lawler tries to sprawl but Push drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T2#
Push prevents Lawler from standing back up.
Lawler is looking to improve his position.
Lawler is trying to stand back up but Push is controlling him
Push tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lawler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Push slows the pace down in half guard. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Push tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Push bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lawler tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Push controlling his opponent.
Lawler is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lawler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Push takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Lawler is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Push controlling from the full mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Lawler's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Git Push 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 misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lawler enables Push to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lawler manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lawler wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Push manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Push trying to mount his opponent but Lawler defends it.
Git Push has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Push is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Push trying to mount his opponent but Lawler defends it.
Still in half guard, Push seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lawler falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Push counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Push is taking a breather. Lawler says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Lawler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Push content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Push passes to side control.
Lawler stops Push from passing to mount.
Push is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lawler will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Push's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawler wants to get back to his feet but Push is dominant here and he's now got Lawler's back!#SUB2#
Push has managed to slip his arm under Lawler's chin. This could be all over... yep, Lawler is tapping out! Submission win for Push.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Git Push!
Git Push is the new welterweight champion!
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Event:
ACL - Fight Night 1
Date: Dec 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Lawler fails with a takedown attempt.
Marciano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lawler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marciano throws a nice looking combination but Lawler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD#
Lawler looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Lawler drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Lawler as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Marciano screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Lawler! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Carlos Lawler!
Carlos Lawler is the new welterweight champion!
Carlos Lawler decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Lawler lands a big right hook! Brewer looks hurt but is still standing! Lawler lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Brewer falls down and Lawler dives in with a huge hammer fist! Brewer's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Lawler runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carlos Lawler!
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