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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Javier Pinales (ranked 3769 p4p, 2603 weight class) and Malachi Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Javier Pinales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malachi Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lawrence lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lawrence.
Pinales appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pinales tries for a takedown but Lawrence sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pinales tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lawrence sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pinales somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pinales is fending him off so far but Lawrence persists. Nope, Pinales circles away and we're back to standing.
Pinales half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lawrence cracks Pinales with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinales avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pinales changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pinales shoots in looking for a takedown. Lawrence tries to sprawl out of it but Pinales keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lawrence manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Pinales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinales stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pinales wants it to stay on the feet.
Lawrence shoots in but no luck this time.
Pinales has been working on his balance at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Lawrence.
Lawrence drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lawrence 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinales had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lawrence defends it easily.
Pinales looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawrence is stalling in the full guard.
Pinales had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lawrence defends it easily.
Pinales is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pinales escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lawrence gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence 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.
Lawrence works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lawrence is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pinales sees it coming and defends easily.
Pinales is staying active underneath Lawrence, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lawrence controlling the action here.
Lawrence is looking for a kimura but Pinales is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lawrence to get the leverage.
Lawrence content to control rather than advance.
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lawrence working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lawrence looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lawrence seems to be looking for submissions.
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.
Lawrence with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lawrence is pressing down on Pinales's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pinales is holding on for now.
Lawrence seems to be working for a kimura but Pinales defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawrence is looking for a kimura but Pinales is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lawrence to get the leverage.
Lawrence trying to control from half guard but Pinales is working away.
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malachi Lawrence dominated that round.
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.
Pinales fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lawrence looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pinales working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lawrence doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lawrence manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pinales looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pinales is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lawrence forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.
Lawrence seems to be looking for submissions.
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lawrence pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence tries to pass to full mount but Pinales defends it.
Lawrence sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lawrence is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pinales doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lawrence.
Lawrence is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pinales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lawrence pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lawrence passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lawrence trying to control but Pinales is having none of it.
Lawrence is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pinales to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pinales shrugs it off.
Lawrence looking to control but Pinales is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lawrence looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lawrence sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lawrence trying to control but Pinales is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinales manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pinales actively working from the bottom here.
Lawrence trying to mount his opponent but Pinales defends it.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pinales is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lawrence pulls his head out easily.
Lawrence seems to be working for a kimura but Pinales defends the submission attempt.
Lawrence seems to be working for a kimura but Pinales defends the submission attempt.
Lawrence wants to control but Pinales is keeping him busy.
Lawrence controlling the action here.
Lawrence is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pinales is just riding it out for now. Lawrence eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lawrence is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pinales has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pinales is looking to improve his position.
Lawrence stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawrence 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malachi Lawrence 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pinales.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lawrence! But no joy.
Lawrence throws a sloppy head kick
and Pinales counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pinales looking to pass the guard.
Lawrence pulls Pinales in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinales stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lawrence swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lawrence controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinales pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawrence is keeping the position for now.
Lawrence controlling Pinales's posture.
Pinales is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lawrence is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lawrence has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinales had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lawrence defends it easily.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawrence passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lawrence is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pinales has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinales manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lawrence gets full guard.
Lawrence looking for a sweep. Not yet Lawrence, not yet.
Pinales drops back looking for a leg! Lawrence is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawrence manages to kick Pinales off! Pinales jumps back into Lawrence's guard.
Pinales has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pinales stopping the sweep attempt from Lawrence.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinales pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawrence is keeping the position for now.
Pinales 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.
Lawrence managing to control the position.
Malachi Lawrence is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lawrence tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lawrence wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pinales preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinales drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pinales jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pinales drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lawrence manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pinales has Lawrence in his guard.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawrence avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Malachi Lawrence has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lawrence controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Pinales keeps moving.
Pinales working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lawrence doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lawrence manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pinales is looking for a triangle but Lawrence pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence controlling from the top position.
Lawrence is continuing to stall.
Javier Pinales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pinales is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lawrence avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pinales looking for a guillotine here but Lawrence defends easily.
Lawrence sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Javier Pinales.
Well Lawrence has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malachi Lawrence!
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