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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tchalla Heritageaka (ranked 1352 p4p, 197 weight class) and Frederich Lawson (ranked 1430 p4p, 207 weight class). Tchalla Heritageaka could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frederich Lawson's chin.
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209 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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188 cm
26
205 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tchalla Heritageaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frederich Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heritageaka shoots in looking for a takedown. Lawson tries to sprawl out of it but Heritageaka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lawson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Heritageaka tries to keep at a distance but Lawson has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lawson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Heritageaka goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lawson prevents it.
Heritageaka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tchalla Heritageaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heritageaka has his takedown stuffed
and Lawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Heritageaka is defended easily by Lawson.
Lawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Heritageaka shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lawson as he jumps to the side.
Lawson wants to clinch.
Heritageaka tries to counter with a takedown but Lawson is quick to defend against it.
Heritageaka closes the distance and clinches up with Lawson, looking for a takedown. Heritageaka pushes Lawson against the cage but Lawson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Heritageaka is defended easily by Lawson.
Heritageaka is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lawson clinches up against the cage.
Lawson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heritageaka scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Heritageaka wants to take a breather but Lawson is having none of it.
Heritageaka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lawson wants to control but Heritageaka is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Heritageaka thows a huge punch but Lawson dodges it nicely.
Lawson wants to get back to his feet.
Heritageaka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lawson is trying to stand back up but Heritageaka is controlling him
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawson trying to control here.
Heritageaka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lawson defending well though.
Lawson is looking to improve his position.
Heritageaka throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lawson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Heritageaka.
Lawson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Heritageaka is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heritageaka postures up in Lawson's guard and throws a big left but Lawson blocks it.
Lawson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lawson wants to stand and escape but Heritageaka is having none of it.
Heritageaka throwing strikes from guard but Lawson blocks nicely.
Heritageaka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Heritageaka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lawson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Heritageaka is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Heritageaka has his takedown stuffed
and Lawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lawson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heritageaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lawson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Heritageaka is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Heritageaka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Heritageaka misses with a takedown attempt
and Lawson counters with a left to the body.
Lawson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heritageaka circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heritageaka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lawson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Heritageaka tries to keep at a distance but Lawson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Heritageaka wants to take the fight to the mat but Lawson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Heritageaka is trying to drag Lawson to the mat but Lawson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Heritageaka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Lawson - that landed with a thud.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederich Lawson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lawson has closed the distance and engaged Heritageaka in a clinch.
Heritageaka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lawson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Heritageaka is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Heritageaka is trying to drag Lawson to the mat but Lawson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tchalla Heritageaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lawson gets underhooks to prevent Heritageaka's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heritageaka wants a takedown but no success here.
Heritageaka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lawson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Heritageaka wants to take the fight to the mat but Lawson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Heritageaka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lawson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heritageaka is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lawson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Heritageaka is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heritageaka has Lawson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lawson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lawson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Heritageaka wants a takedown but no success here.
Heritageaka is trying to drag Lawson to the mat but Lawson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lawson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Heritageaka is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lawson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Heritageaka wants a takedown but no success here.
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.
Lawson prevents the takedown attempt.
Heritageaka tries to score a body lock takedown but Lawson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lawson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heritageaka avoids a kick to the body.
Lawson drops Heritageaka with a nice combination! Lawson dives into Heritageaka's guard, looking to finish!
Heritageaka is rocked!
Heritageaka on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Heritageaka tries to get out of the position.
Heritageaka looking for a sweep. Not yet Heritageaka, not yet.
Lawson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Heritageaka keeping full guard, as Lawson tries to pass.
Lawson trying to control but Heritageaka is working from the bottom.
Heritageaka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lawson wants to pass the guard but Heritageaka is keeping the position.
Heritageaka being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Heritageaka is on top in guard.
Heritageaka lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lawson has control of Heritageaka's left arm, preventing Heritageaka from doing any damage.
Lawson keeping moving, preventing Heritageaka from controlling successfully.
Heritageaka is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lawson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Heritageaka is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heritageaka stands up over Lawson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lawson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lawson keeping moving, preventing Heritageaka from controlling successfully.
Heritageaka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lawson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Heritageaka stops Lawson from standing up.
Heritageaka slips nicely into half guard.
Heritageaka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Heritageaka trying to control the action but Lawson is working from the bottom.
Heritageaka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lawson's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heritageaka seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Heritageaka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederich Lawson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Heritageaka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lawson has closed the distance and engaged Heritageaka in a clinch.
Frederich Lawson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lawson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Lawson misses.
Heritageaka misses with a takedown attempt
and Lawson counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Heritageaka falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frederich Lawson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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