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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Thompson (ranked 3165 p4p, 317 weight class) and Albert Lawrence (ranked 2152 p4p, 241 weight class). Albert Lawrence has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bryan Thompson's chin.
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165 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bryan Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence moves into the clinch successfully.
Lawrence tries to pull guard but Thompson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lawrence manages to pull guard.
Our spies down at at Blanc Fitness Academy inform us that Lawrence has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawrence is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawrence is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thompson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lawrence has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thompson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Lawrence has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence trying to control the position.
Lawrence utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lawrence working for a triangle but Thompson defends it easily.
Thompson trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Thompson stays in close to Lawrence's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lawrence throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Albert Lawrence has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thompson sprawls well. Thompson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lawrence gets slowly back to his feet.
Thompson lands a jab-cross combination.
Thompson lands with a hook. Lawrence tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lawrence tries to clinch up.
Thompson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lawrence dives in and grabs Thompson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes down on Lawrence's head and hops out.
Bryan Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Lawrence.
Lawrence tries to clinch but Thompson moves out of range.
Lawrence misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lawrence looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Lawrence sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lawrence throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Lawrence stuffs the takedown attempt from Thompson. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
Thompson throws a combination. Lawrence tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Thompson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lawrence momentarily.
Lawrence takes one to the chin there.
Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lawrence defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence goes for a double leg but Thompson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thompson continues to drive forward.
Lawrence lands with a nice body kick.
Lawrence moves into the clinch successfully.
Thompson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lawrence's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lawrence backs up against the cage.
Lawrence closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lawrence is rocked!
Thompson looks for a takedown but Lawrence sprawls well.
Lawrence is still on wobbly legs! Can Thompson finish him?
Thompson cracks Lawrence on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Lawrence falls backwards against the cage. Thompson follows up with more strikes that drop Lawrence to his knees. Thompson keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Lawrence! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Thompson!
Our winner, Bryan Thompson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
36% |
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