Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: FSF 14: Bronze
Date: Oct 18, 2017

#R1#
Lawson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lawson is looking to chop away at Alderich's legs.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Alderich 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.
Alderich doesn't manage to clinch there - Lawson circles away.
Lawson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alderich to score with a decent uppercut.
Lawson 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.
Alderich looks to land a left hand but Lawson moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Alderich clinches with his opponent.
Lawson has had enough of the clinch but Alderich keeps him there for the moment.
Alderich lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Lawson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lawson, as that shot connected.
Lawson blocks a head kick by Alderich.
Lawson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Alderich misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Lawson.
Lawson circles away from the clinch attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Alderich takes the fight into the clinch.
Alderich lands a right hand. #T1#
Lawson throws a head punch that misses.
Alderich throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawson.
Good body shot from Alderich.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alderich.
Alderich has a couple of punches blocked by Lawson. #BC2#
Alderich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alderich avoids the body shot from Lawson.
Alderich tries to clinch but Lawson is having none of it.
Lawson loads up on a big right hand but Alderich slips the punch.
Alderich doesn't manage to clinch there - Lawson circles away.
Lawson shoots in looking for a takedown. Alderich tries to sprawl out of it but Lawson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alderich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alderich tries to clinch but Lawson is having none of it.
Lawson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Alderich closes the distance and clinches.
Alderich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alderich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alderich struggles to land a body shot inside as Lawson controls his hands.
Lawson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Alderich stops a takedown attempt from Lawson. #BC#
Lawson breaks from the clinch.
Lawson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alderich in his tracks.
The fighters circling - Alderich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lawson just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alderich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lawson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lawson misses with an uppercut. Alderich saw that one coming.
Alderich throws a sloppy head kick and Lawson moves out of range easily. #TD#
Lawson gets a takedown into half guard.
Lawson trying to control the pace.
Alderich trying to control but Lawson postures up. #T3##SUB2#
Alderich looking for submissions off his back.
Alderich is trying to stand back up but Lawson is controlling him
Alderich trying to control but Lawson postures up.
Alderich is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alderich trying to hold on to Lawson's head to control him but Lawson postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alderich is looking to clinch but Lawson is avoiding it.
Lawson shoots for a double leg takedown but Alderich sprawls well. He's pushed Lawson'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 Trey Lawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alderich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alderich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lawson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lawson misses with an uppercut. Alderich saw that one coming.
Liber Alderich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lawson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lawson tries a head kick but it misses.
Lawson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alderich tries to clinch but Lawson moves out of range.
Lawson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alderich.
Jab from Lawson.
Lawson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alderich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trey Lawson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Alderich has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alderich.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lawson.
Lawson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alderich working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Liber Alderich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alderich lands a shoulder strike.
Alderich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Alderich. #BC#
Lawson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawson throws a head kick but Alderich moves out of range.
Lawson tries to score with a low kick but Alderich moves his leg out of the way.
Lawson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alderich wants to clinch.
Lawson tries to bum rush Alderich with a series of wild strikes but Alderich uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alderich tries to clinch there but Lawson circles away.
Alderich connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alderich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lawson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Alderich tries to clinch up.
Alderich is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lawson.
Alderich fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Lawson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Alderich quickly recovers to half guard.
Alderich is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Alderich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lawson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Alderich looking for submissions off his back.
Lawson is trying to control. Alderich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Lawson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Alderich actively working from the bottom here.
Alderich gets full guard.#SUB2#
Lawson avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Alderich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Lawson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lawson stopping the sweep attempt from Alderich.#SUB2#
Lawson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lawson postures up.
Lawson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lawson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Alderich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Alderich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alderich tries to close the distance and clinch but Lawson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lawson misses with a looping right.
Nice shot by Lawson.
Lawson staying out of range there.
Lawson throws a lazy right hand but Alderich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lawson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Trey Lawson is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Alderich pushes Lawson up against the cage in a clinch.
Alderich lands a shot to the body.
Lawson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alderich is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
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 Trey Lawson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Alderich scores with the left hand. Lawson knows he should have avoided that one.
Alderich throws a sloppy head kick and Lawson moves out of range easily.
Lawson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alderich tries to clinch up but Lawson circles away and keeps his distance.
Alderich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lawson.
Alderich tries to close the distance and clinch but Lawson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alderich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lawson circles away from the clinch attempt. #TD#
Lawson gets a takedown into half guard.
Trey Lawson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alderich moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lawson chips away with some ground and pound.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Alderich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Lawson is in close to Alderich's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alderich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lawson controls the pace.
Alderich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alderich being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Alderich working for a triangle but Lawson defends it easily. #SUB2#
Alderich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lawson defends well.#T2#
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.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Alderich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alderich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lawson is one step ahead there.
Lawson postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2#
Alderich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lawson wants a takedown. #BC#
Lawson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Alderich rushes Lawson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alderich lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lawson or not. #BC#
Lawson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alderich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lawson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lawson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alderich darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Lawson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Liber Alderich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Alderich has his foot on Lawson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lawson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Alderich is looking to cinch up a triangle. Lawson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Alderich's body to avoid the submission. Alderich has instead reached around Lawson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Alderich arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Liber Alderich!
Liber Alderich tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: FSF 10: Power
Date: Oct 03, 2017

#R1#
Lawson with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Julio to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Julio's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lawson tries to land a front kick but Julio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Julio lands the left hand.
Julio throws out a leg kick but Lawson moves out of range and Julio only half commits.
Julio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lawson.#TD2#
Lawson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Julio is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lawson is controlling him well.
Julio parries the strikes from Lawson easily there. Lawson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Julio to escape.
Lawson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Julio is trying to buck Lawson off.
A lull in the action here as Lawson stalls from top position.#T1#
Lawson working the strikes but Julio uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
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.
Julio tries to kick Lawson off but Lawson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Julio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lawson stops Julio from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Trey Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawson. Julio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawson with a poor takedown
and Julio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Julio looks to land a left hand but Lawson moved out of range nicely.
Julio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
No luck for Lawson with that takedown attempt.
Don Julio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Lawson.#T2#
Lawson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Julio.
Lawson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lawson misses with an uppercut.
Lawson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lawson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Julio misses with an uppercut. Lawson saw that one coming.
Julio scores with a nice right hand.
Lawson misses with a body punch
and Julio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Julio throws an overhand right that lands on Lawson's shoulder, as Lawson tries to avoid the shot.
Lawson slips a jab from Julio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Julio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Julio there as he acknowledges the shot.
Julio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Julio throws a head kick but Lawson moves out of range.
Julio misses with a head kick.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Julio as he jumps to the side. #T3#
Julio looks to land a right hand but Lawson moved out of range.
Julio lands a leg kick that knocks Lawson off balance momentarily.
A big right from Julio misses.
A cross from Julio lands.
Julio misses with a body kick.
Julio throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Don Julio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawson. Julio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Julio counters with a nice uppercut.
Julio loads up on a big right hand but Lawson slips the punch.
Lawson slips a jab from Julio.
Nice shot lands for Julio.
Lawson dodges the punch combination from Julio.
Sloppy strikes from Lawson. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lawson shoots in for a double leg but Julio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lawson throws a hook but Julio blocks it.
Julio moves out of range of the strikes.
Julio is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lawson throws a shot from downtown. Julio moves away and avoids it.
Lawson throws a combination that misses
and Julio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Julio misses with a head kick.
Julio misses with a straight right.
Lawson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Julio throws a sloppy head kick and Lawson moves out of range easily.
And Lawson tries to counter it with a takedown but Julio pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Lawson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Julio is looking to stand up but Lawson isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Don Julio dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lawson cracks Julio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A head kick from Julio lands but Lawson takes it in his stride.
Lawson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lawson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lawson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Julio misses with a low kick.
Lawson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lawson jabs Julio to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Julio gets caught flat footed, as Lawson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lawson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Julio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lawson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #ES#
Julio has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lawson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T1##BC#
Julio breaks from the clinch.
Lawson has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Lawson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Julio to the mat! Julio manages to get full guard. #ES#
Julio kicks Lawson off and gets to his feet.
Lawson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Julio's head backwards.
Lawson cracks the inside of Julio's front leg.
Lawson missing with a left hand there. Julio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Julio fakes the leg kick and cracks Lawson in the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawson misses with an uppercut.
Lawson throws an overhand right that lands on Julio's shoulder, as Julio tries to avoid the shot.
Lawson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Julio moves away.
Lawson misses with a right hand
and Julio counters with a straight right hand.
Lawson jabs Julio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Julio throws a head kick that misses.
Julio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lawson. Lawson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Julio.
Julio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawson.
Julio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawson can do to turn this around?
Lawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Julio.
Julio looks to land a right hand but Lawson moved out of range.
Lawson throws a body punch but Julio moves out of range.
Lawson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Julio connects with a leg kick. Lawson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Lawson shoots in for a takedown but Julio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Don Julio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Lawson.
Lawson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Julio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lawson scrambles back to his feet.
Lawson misses with a right hand
and Julio counters with a stiff right hand.
Lawson misses with a hook. Julio ducked under it nicely.
Julio fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lawson just manages to avoid it.
Lawson moves away from the strike by Julio.
Lawson staying out of range there.
Julio throws a looping overhand right but Lawson ducks down to avoid it.
Lawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lawson slips a jab from Julio.#TD2#
Lawson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lawson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Julio is looking to escape.#T4#
Julio trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lawson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Julio's head.
Lawson wants to take a breather but Julio is having none of it.
Julio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Lawson misses the target.
Lawson slips a jab from Julio.
Lawson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Julio slips a jab and a cross from Lawson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lawson.
Julio is looking to counter with a body kick.
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 Don Julio will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Lawson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Julio on his heels. He'll look to pass Julio's guard now, I'm sure.
Lawson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lawson wants to control from the top but Julio keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Julio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Julio wants to stand up but Lawson is controlling him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lawson stays in close to Julio's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lawson closes the distance and clinches up with Julio, looking for a takedown. Lawson pushes Julio against the cage but Julio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Julio throws a quick counter head kick but Lawson was just out of range.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lawson throws a right hand that Julio ducks under and follows up with a left that Julio also avoids with ease.
Lawson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Julio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lawson.
Julio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Julio was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lawson.
Julio cracks Lawson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Julio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lawson.
Julio connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lawson's hands.
Lawson misses with a two punch combination.
Julio thuds his right hand into Lawson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Lawson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Julio is not content to let Lawson control the position. #T3#
Sloppy strikes there by Lawson.
Julio is trying to get back to his feet.
Julio is being controlled here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lawson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Julio is avoiding damage well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Julio slips under a jab.
Trey Lawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Julio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Julio defending well as Lawson loads up on a big left hand.
Julio moves out of range of the strikes.
Julio seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lawson throws a head kick that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lawson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Don Julio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Julio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trey Lawson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Julio has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Julio!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Don Julio made sure he mentioned Alpha-Male Nutrition Q160, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: FSF 5: World
Date: Sep 15, 2017

#R1#
Good exchange - Lawson coming out on top.
Halo fails with a takedown attempt.
Halo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lawson dodges the punch combination from Halo.
Halo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lawson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Halo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lawson.
Lawson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halo.
Halo attempts a counter takedown but Lawson avoids it well and moves away.
Halo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson lands a really nice looking cross but Halo seems unphased.
Lawson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lawson misses with a left hand #TD#
and Halo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lawson!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Halo.
Lawson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Halo. #T1#
Halo throwing strikes but Lawson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Halo 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 bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lawson wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy.
Halo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lawson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in 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.
Lawson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
Halo is looking for a sweep.
Lawson controls the position from side control.
Halo tries to buck Lawson off but Lawson is having none of it.
Halo is trying to escape the position but Lawson is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trey Lawson dominated that round.
That's time! Halo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Halo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Halo shoots in and bounces Lawson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lawson pulls Halo in to control the position.
Halo throwing strikes from guard but Lawson blocks nicely.
Halo stands and throws Lawson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lawson is trying to control Halo's posture but Halo avoids it.
Halo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Halo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Halo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Halo tries for a kimura but Lawson is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Halo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Halo scoring with punches from side control.
Halo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB#
Halo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Halo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Halo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Halo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Lawson taking a bit of punishment here - Halo scoring with strikes.
Halo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB#
Halo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lawson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Halo working away.
Halo scoring with punches from side control.
Arthur Halo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Halo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lawson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ground and pound from Halo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Halo working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Halo dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Lawson throws a sloppy head kick and Halo moves out of range easily.
Lawson scores with a hook to the body. Halo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Halo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Halo moves out of range as Lawson strikes.
Lawson throws a sloppy head kick and Halo moves out of range easily.
Trey Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halo goes for a double leg but Lawson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lawson continues to drive forward.
Halo defending well as Lawson loads up on a big left hand.
Halo tries to counter by clinching up but Lawson breaks away and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawson. Halo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawson.
Arthur Halo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawson blocks a head kick by Halo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Halo.
Lawson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Halo's hands.
Lawson takes a swing at Halo's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Lawson with a nice cross.
Halo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lawson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lawson throws the left hand but Halo avoids the punch easily.
Lawson throws the left hand but Halo avoids the punch easily.
Halo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halo feinted with a counter takedown.
Lawson scores with a hook.#TD#
Halo shoots in and gets a takedown into Lawson's guard.
Lawson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lawson trying to keep a closed guard but Halo is proving a slippery customer.
Halo working some strikes from top position.
Lawson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Lawson is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Halo drops back looking for a leg! Lawson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lawson manages to kick Halo off! Halo jumps back into Lawson's guard. #SUB#
Halo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lawson dives on top into guard.#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halo wants to hit a switch here but Lawson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Halo there!
Lawson looking to control but Halo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trey Lawson really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Lawson throws a sloppy body shot #TD#
and Halo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lawson!
Lawson tries to buck Halo off but Halo is having none of it.
Lawson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Halo is pressing down on Lawson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lawson is holding on for now.
Halo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Halo tries to pass to full mount but Lawson defends it.
Lawson is looking to control Halo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lawson avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Halo is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lawson defending well though.
Lawson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1##SUB#
Halo is trying to work for a kimura but Lawson is defending well.
Lawson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Halo throwing shots but Lawson is blocking nicely.
Lawson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Halo. #SUB#
Halo seems to be working for a kimura but Lawson defends the submission attempt.
Lawson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Halo.
Halo trying to pass the guard but Lawson defending well.
Halo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Halo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2##SUB#
Halo in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lawson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Halo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arthur Halo!
Arthur Halo retains his welterweight title!
Arthur Halo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: FSF: First Knockdown
Date: Aug 25, 2017

#R1#
Lawson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Halo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lawson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Halo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halo throws a body shot but no joy.
Halo misses with a head kick.
Halo throws a right hand that Lawson ducks under and follows up with a left that Lawson also avoids with ease.
Halo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD2#
Lawson 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.#SUB#
Lawson stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Halo has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Lawson manages to get his head free but now Halo has transitioned to an armbar! Lawson grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Halo! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arthur Halo!
Arthur Halo is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Arthur Halo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: UGD 65:Pulkkinen Vs Cotto
Date: Jul 08, 2017

#R1#
Lawson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lawson misses with a body shot.
Lawson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Henderson staying out of range there.
Henderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Henderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Henderson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lawson dips to his left and cracks Henderson with an uppercut!
Henderson with a nice cross.
Henderson takes a swing at Lawson's ribcage but misses.
Lawson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lawson slips a jab and a cross from Henderson.
Henderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lawson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henderson manages to avoid it.#T1#
Henderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lawson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lawson walks into a left hand.
Henderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lawson's head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lawson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Henderson - the referee stops the clock and Lawson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Henderson. Lawson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Henderson misses with a hook.
Lawson tries for a takedown but Henderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Henderson throws a wild body kick that Lawson sees coming a mile off.
And Lawson tries to counter it with a takedown but Henderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Henderson misses with a double jab.
Henderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Henderson avoids the body shot from Lawson.
Henderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lawson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Henderson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Henderson jabs Lawson right on the nose. Lawson blinks but takes it well.#T2#
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!
Henderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lawson manages to avoid it.
Henderson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lawson has time to react.
Henderson swings for the body but Lawson moves out of range.
Henderson scores with the left hand. Lawson knows he should have avoided that one.
Lawson throws a big shot that misses.
As Lawson tries to get set, Henderson tries to push him back and clinch up but Lawson manages to avoid the attempt.
Henderson connects with a right hand. Lawson shakes it off.
Henderson throws a hook to the side of Lawson's head but Lawson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Henderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Henderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lawson tries for a takedown but Henderson manages to get underhooks.
Lawson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Henderson keeps control of Lawson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Henderson.
Lawson blocks a body shot from Henderson. #T3#
Lawson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Henderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lawson's face.
Lawson misses with some punches.
Lawson prevents a body shot from Henderson.
Henderson digs a right hand underneath Lawson's ribcage. Lawson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lawson blocks an uppercut.
Henderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lawson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Henderson obliges.
Henderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Henderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lawson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Henderson or not.
Henderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Lawson won't want to take too many of those.
Lawson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Henderson tries to throw a body punch but Lawson avoids it by throwing Henderson back against the cage.
Henderson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Henderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lawson avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Henderson.
I was talking to Henderson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T4#
Lawson tries to work over Henderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Lawson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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!
Henderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lawson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lawson's back!
Henderson controlling well, preventing Lawson from escaping the position.
Henderson has good solid back control here.
Henderson continues to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Henderson 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.
#R2#
Lawson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Henderson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lawson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Henderson misses with a straight right.
Lawson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henderson.
Lawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henderson.
Henderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lawson throws a sloppy head kick and Henderson moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson lands a jab.
Henderson throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Lawson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Henderson is positioning himself well to prevent Lawson advancing to mount.
Henderson is not content to let Lawson control the position.#T1#
Henderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lawson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lawson trying to control the pace.
Lawson is trying to control. Henderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Henderson wants to control but Lawson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Henderson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lawson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Henderson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Henderson is staying active underneath Lawson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Henderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Henderson holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Henderson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Henderson throws a shot from downtown. Lawson moves away and avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Henderson 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Henderson digs a good body shot into Lawson's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Lawson.
As Lawson tries to get set, Henderson tries to push him back and clinch up but Lawson manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice body kick from Henderson.
Henderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawson can do to turn this around?
Lawson misses with a hook. Henderson ducked under it nicely.
Henderson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lawson misses with a hook.
Henderson stuns Lawson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lawson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lawson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Henderson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Henderson misses with a straight right.
Lawson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Lawson shoots in looking for a takedown. Henderson tries to sprawl out of it but Lawson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Henderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Henderson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lawson scores with a hook to the body. Henderson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Henderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawson slips under a jab from Henderson.
Lawson slips under a jab.
Henderson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Henderson.
Henderson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Henderson looks to throw the jab but Lawson is out of range.
Lawson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
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 Julius Henderson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Henderson throws out a loose jab but Lawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lawson. #CL#
Henderson rushes Lawson and presses him up against the cage.
Henderson misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Lawson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lawson with the counter takedown but Henderson avoids it easily.
Henderson cracks Lawson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Henderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Henderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lawson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson misses with a body kick.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot.
Lawson with the counter takedown but Henderson avoids it easily.
Henderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Henderson slips under a jab from Lawson.#T1#
Henderson jabs Lawson right on the nose. Lawson blinks but takes it well.
Henderson takes one on the button.
Henderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lawson is just out of range.
Lawson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Henderson throws a push kick but Lawson slaps the foot to one side.
Henderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lawson scores with a jab to the head.
Lawson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Henderson.
The fighters circling - Henderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Henderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Henderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lawson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Julius Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawson. Henderson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Julius Henderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Lawson lands with an overhand left.
Henderson throws a body punch but Lawson moves out of range.
Henderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Henderson throws a push kick but Lawson slaps the foot to one side.
Henderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Henderson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Henderson lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henderson lands a nice hook to Lawson's body. Lawson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lawson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Henderson manages to avoid it.
Lawson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawson. Henderson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Lawson throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Henderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lawson prevents a body shot from Henderson.
Lawson blocks a body shot from Henderson.
Good body shot from Henderson.
Lawson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Henderson blocking some punches.
Lawson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lawson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Henderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Henderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lawson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Henderson cracks Lawson with a nice body shot.
Henderson digs a right hand underneath Lawson's ribcage. Lawson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Henderson trying to land knees to the body.
Henderson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Henderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T4#
Henderson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lawson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #TD2#
Lawson has hold of one of Henderson's legs. Henderson is fighting the takedown attempt but Lawson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
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!
Henderson controlling Lawson's posture. #SUB#
Henderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lawson defends it easily.
Lawson wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Trey Lawson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lawson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Henderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Henderson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Henderson!
Julius Henderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: UGD 58:Tanaka Vs Palmer
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
McAdoo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lawson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McAdoo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McAdoo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lawson.
Lawson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McAdoo throws a sloppy head kick and Lawson moves out of range easily.
McAdoo misses with a looping left.
McAdoo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lawson missing with a left hand there. McAdoo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lawson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAdoo moves out of range of the strikes.
Lawson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lawson takes one on the button.
McAdoo throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
McAdoo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawson.
Lawson throws a looping overhand right but McAdoo ducks down to avoid it.
McAdoo connects with a solid leg kick.
McAdoo takes one on the button.
Lawson throws a hook to the side of McAdoo's head but McAdoo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McAdoo moves away from the strike by Lawson.
Lawson connects with a crisp jab.
McAdoo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It seemed like Lawson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McAdoo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lawson manages to avoid it.
McAdoo throws a leg kick
and Lawson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McAdoo throws a body punch but Lawson moves out of range.
McAdoo throws a low kick but Lawson avoids it.#T2#
McAdoo moves away from the strike by Lawson.
A head kick by Lawson misses
and McAdoo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McAdoo misses with a left hand
letting Lawson counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Lawson lands a left and a right that send McAdoo crashing to the mat, dazed. Lawson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
McAdoo is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Noah McAdoo has been cut.
McAdoo misses with a wild body shot.
Lawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oh McAdoo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McAdoo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McAdoo seems to have got his legs back now.
McAdoo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McAdoo throws a body punch but Lawson moves out of range.
Lawson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lawson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McAdoo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lawson's hands.#T3#
Lawson misses the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lawson checks a leg kick.
Lawson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lawson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McAdoo.
McAdoo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lawson moves out of range of the leg kick from McAdoo.
Lawson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McAdoo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lawson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lawson throws a looping overhand right but McAdoo ducks down to avoid it.
McAdoo is looking to slow Lawson down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Lawson misses its intended target. #T4#
Lawson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McAdoo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lawson counters with a stiff right hand.
McAdoo is looking to score with low kicks.
Lawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McAdoo lands a jab.
McAdoo looks to land a body kick but Lawson moved away.
Lawson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McAdoo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McAdoo scores with a kick to the body.
Lawson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - McAdoo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lawson throws a head kick that McAdoo semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trey Lawson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noah McAdoo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
McAdoo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lawson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McAdoo looks to score with a jab to the body but Lawson is just out of range.
Lawson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lawson checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice side step and Lawson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McAdoo.
Jab, jab by McAdoo - just one landing.
Lawson lands a nice looking body shot.
McAdoo is looking to land body kicks.
Lawson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAdoo throws a push kick but Lawson slaps the foot to one side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lawson checks a leg kick.
McAdoo moves to clinch but Lawson breaks away
and Lawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Lawson cracks McAdoo with a good jab.
McAdoo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawson was well out of range. Poor timing from McAdoo.
Lawson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McAdoo.
A little jabbing left from Lawson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lawson misses with a hook #TD#
and McAdoo counters with a shoot takedown. Lawson fights it but they end up in guard.
Lawson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
McAdoo is trying to maintain the position but Lawson is very close to passing his half guard.
Lawson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McAdoo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lawson. #T2#
Lawson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McAdoo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lawson is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
McAdoo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McAdoo tries to get to full guard but Lawson has control of the leg. #T3#
Lawson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McAdoo is controlling Lawson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
McAdoo is looking to control Lawson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McAdoo avoid being mounted?
McAdoo keeping hold of Lawson's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McAdoo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McAdoo throws a leg kick
and Lawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McAdoo thows a leg kick but Lawson checks it
enabling Lawson to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
Noah McAdoo's cut is getting worse.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lawson checks a leg kick. #T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McAdoo.
McAdoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trey Lawson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McAdoo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McAdoo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A punch combination from McAdoo misses.
Lawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McAdoo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lawson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McAdoo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McAdoo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Lawson to counter with a crisp jab.
McAdoo is looking to wear down Lawson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lawson avoids a kick to the body.
A nice side step and Lawson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
No joy there for Lawson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trey Lawson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Noah McAdoo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lawson lands with a nice combination. McAdoo backs away looking to recover.
McAdoo throws a hook but Lawson avoids it easily.
Lawson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McAdoo lands a glancing blow to the side of Lawson's head.
Lawson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McAdoo misses with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lawson.
Lawson cracks McAdoo with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! McAdoo falls to his knees and Lawson 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 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trey Lawson!
Trey Lawson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Havoc 01
Date: Jan 08, 2017

#R1#
Dall misses with a body shot.
Lawson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lawson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lawson 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.
Dall looks to land a left hand but Lawson moved out of range nicely.
Dall connects with a solid leg kick.
Dall blocks a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Lawson. No joy for Dall on that attempt.
Dall misses with a straight left.
Lawson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lawson looks to score with a jab to the body but Dall is just out of range.
Lawson throws out a loose jab but Dall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lawson.
Dall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dall connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dall takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall keeps Lawson at a distance using the push kick.
Dall throws the kick towards the body but Lawson avoids it.
Lawson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lawson walks into a straight right hand from Dall.#T1#
Lawson avoids a kick to the body.
Lawson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dall throws a jab when Lawson was well out of range.
Dall lunges at Lawson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lawson's hand.
Lawson misses with a leg kick.
Dall throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lawson counters with an outside leg kick.
Dall checks a low kick from Lawson.
Dall tries a low kick but Lawson avoids it.
Dall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lawson.
Lawson misses with a low kick.
Dall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lawson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lawson throws an overhand right that lands on Dall's shoulder, as Dall tries to avoid the shot.
Dall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lawson's sensitive parts.
Lawson avoids a kick to the body.
Lawson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dall is out of range.
Dall misses with an uppercut. Lawson saw that one coming.#T2#
Dall throws a shot from downtown. Lawson moves away and avoids it.
Lawson cracks the inside of Dall's front leg.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lawson moves away.
Lawson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dall to score with a decent uppercut.
Dall takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Dall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lawson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #TD#
Lawson shoots in and gets a takedown into Dall's guard.
Lawson is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Dall has his foot on Lawson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lawson works his way back into a safe position though.
Dall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lawson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Lawson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dall is looking to advance position but Lawson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Lawson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lawson lands a heavy elbow.
Dall is working to get back to half guard.
Lawson looking to control but Dall is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lawson with shots to the head and body - Dall looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Lawson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lawson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lawson with the ground and pound from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lawson lands a big elbow.
Lawson lands a nice shot to the head.
Dall is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lawson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trey Lawson dominated that round.
That's time! Lawson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lawson cracks Dall with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lawson throws the kick towards the body but Dall avoids it.
Dall lands a jab.
Dall misses with a body kick.
Galen Dall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lawson throws a low kick but Dall avoids it.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
Lawson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
Dall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lawson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dall moves out of range as Lawson throws a body kick.
A big left from Lawson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall misses the jab.
Lawson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lawson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #TD#
Lawson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lawson lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Lawson winds up and cracks Dall with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dall tries to get to full guard but Lawson has control of the leg.
Trey Lawson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dall is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dall keeps working.
Lawson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dall is pressing down on Lawson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Lawson from controlling successfully.
Lawson chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Lawson throws an elbow that misses. Dall uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lawson's guard. Nice move by Dall!#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lawson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Lawson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dall's head.
Lawson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lawson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Dall has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lawson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dall.
Dall sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Lawson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Dall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lawson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Dall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lawson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dall is looking for a sweep. Lawson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lawson is working Dall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lawson landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lawson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Lawson from controlling successfully.
Lawson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lawson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Dall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lawson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trey Lawson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dall misses with a takedown attempt
and Lawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lawson tries a low kick but Dall avoids it.
Dall appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lawson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dall can do to turn this around?
Dall scores with a decent looking hook.
Lawson misses with a low kick.
Lawson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
An inside leg kick from Dall misses.
Lawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lawson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dalls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall avoids the head kick by Lawson.
Dall just misses with a punch to the body.
Dall tries to score with a low kick but Lawson moves his leg out of the way.
Dall scores with a decent looking hook.
Dall jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Lawson misses with a left hand
and Dall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dall has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lawson.
Dall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lawson defends it well.
Nice body kick from Dall.
Dall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawson takes a swing at Dall's ribcage but misses.
Lawson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lawson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dall.
Dall thows a body kick. Lawson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dall just misses with a punch to the body.
Dall lands a nice shot to the body.
Dall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dall misses with a straight left.
Lawson throws a leg kick but Dall sees it coming and moves out of range.
Galen Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dall swings widly with a right hand
and Lawson counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lawson blocks a jab.
Dall throws a hook to the side of Lawson's head but Lawson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lawson manages to avoid it.
Lawson moves out of range as Dall strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Lawson misses the target.
Dall lands with a hook. Lawson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dall connects with the punch.
Dall cracks a nice hook into Lawson's ribs.
Lawson throws an overhand right that lands on Dall's shoulder, as Dall tries to avoid the shot.
Lawson throws a wild body kick that Dall sees coming a mile off.
Dall misses with an uppercut. Lawson saw that one coming.
A shot to the liver by Dall. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Lawson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dall's guard.#T3#
Dall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lawson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lawson wants to control from the top but Dall keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dall wants to sweep here but Lawson controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Dall looking for a guillotine here but Lawson defends easily.
Dall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#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.
Lawson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lawson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Lawson from controlling successfully.
Dall doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lawson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lawson has managed to get both his arms back between Dall's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Dall is looking for a triangle but Lawson pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Galen Dall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lawson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trey Lawson!
Trey Lawson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GFC 57: Hoyce vs Horse 3
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Alexandrov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lawson.
It seemed like Alexandrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lawson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Alexandrov is able to avoid easily.#CL2#
Alexandrov gets a clinch.
Alexandrov misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Alexandrov.
Lawson takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alexandrov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lawson has Alexandrov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Alexandrov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alexandrov keeps control of Lawson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lawson blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov is working for takedown but Lawson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lawson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alexandrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alexandrov. #TD#
Lawson has hold of one of Alexandrov's legs. Alexandrov is fighting the takedown attempt but Lawson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#T1#
Alexandrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lawson wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
Alexandrov controlling the position.
Alexandrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Alexandrov, not yet.
Lawson throws a big elbow that misses.
Lawson throws a strike but Alexandrov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Alexandrov throws a big right hand that misses.
Alexandrov lands a couple of digs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lawson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Lawson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lawson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lawson with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Alexandrov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lawson throwing strikes from guard but Alexandrov blocks nicely.
Lawson trying to control but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
Lawson scoring with some ground and pound.
Alexandrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lawson is one step ahead there.
Lawson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lawson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alexandrov's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lawson preventing the sweep. #T3#
Lawson throws a big elbow that misses.
Alexandrov keeping moving, preventing Lawson from controlling successfully.
Lawson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alexandrov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alexandrov keeping moving, preventing Lawson from controlling successfully.
Alexandrov keeping full guard, as Lawson tries to pass.
Lawson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alexandrov tries to roll over but Lawson keeps him under control.
Lawson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lawson is taking a breather. Alexandrov 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.#T4#
Alexandrov moves into full guard.
Alexandrov wants to sweep but no luck.
Alexandrov keeping full guard, as Lawson tries to pass.
Lawson trying to control but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
Lawson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alexandrov keeping full guard, as Lawson tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexandrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Alexandrov, not yet.
Alexandrov is trying to control the position but Lawson postures up.
Alexandrov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Trey Lawson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lawson throws a push kick but Alexandrov slaps the foot to one side.
Lawson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lawson misses with a body kick.
Lawson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alexandrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lawson scrambles back to his feet.
Alexandrov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lawson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alexandrov misses with a wild body shot.
Lawson lands a head kick. Alexandrov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lawson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice takedown defense from Lawson. No joy for Alexandrov on that attempt.
Alexandrov looks to land a right hand but Lawson moved out of range.
Lawson feints a jab promting Alexandrov to slip. Lawson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alexandrov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alexandrov tries to clinch there but Lawson circles away.
Alexandrov missing with a left hand there. Lawson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lawson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alexandrov has time to react.
Lawson scores with a push kick.
Lawson connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Lawson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Alexandrov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Alexandrov.
Lawson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lawson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alexandrov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Trey Lawson is winning the standup battle so far.
Alexandrov loads up on a big right hand but Lawson slips the punch.
Alexandrov slips a jab from Lawson.
Lawson throws a leg kick which misses Alexandrov's front leg but catches the back leg as Alexandrov tries to avoid it. #TD#
Lawson looking to score a takedown here. Alexandrov is defending well but Lawson drives through and ends up in Alexandrov's guard.
Lawson won't allow Alexandrov to sweep him here.
Lawson works over Alexandrov with some ground and pound from guard.
Alexandrov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lawson.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexandrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexandrov wants to sweep here but Lawson controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Lawson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alexandrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lawson is looking to work some ground and pound but Alexandrov has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexandrov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alexandrov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lawson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Alexandrov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lawson is one step ahead there.
Alexandrov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lawson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Alexandrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexandrov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alexandrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexandrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lawson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Alexandrov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Alexandrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lawson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alexandrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Lawson has wrist control.
Alexandrov landing with the ground and pound.
Alexandrov postures up in Lawson's guard and throws a big left but Lawson blocks it.
Alexandrov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lawson's head.#T4#
Alexandrov trying to control but Lawson is working from the bottom.
Alexandrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lawson is pulling down on Alexandrov's head to control his posture.
Alexandrov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alexandrov won't allow Lawson to sweep him here.
Lawson working a defensive guard here.
Alexandrov throws a big elbow that misses.
Alexandrov wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alexandrov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alexandrov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lawson scores with a hook to the body. Alexandrov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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 Trey Lawson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lawson throws a body punch but Alexandrov moves out of range.
Alexandrov shoots in for a double leg but Lawson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alexandrov darts in looking for a takedown but Lawson gets double underhooks and turns Alexandrov into the cage.
Alexandrov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lawson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Alexandrov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lawson doesn't seem bothered though.
Lawson throws a right hand that Alexandrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Alexandrov also avoids with ease.
Lawson looks to land a right hand but Alexandrov moved out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alexandrov or perhaps it was just good defense by Lawson, which made it look bad.
Lawson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Trey Lawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Alexandrov.#CL2#
Alexandrov instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexandrov can't find room to land a body shot as Lawson controls the action.
Lawson blocking some punches.
Alexandrov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alexandrov. #T1##TD#
Lawson tightens his grip and picks Alexandrov up, before dumping him to the ground. Alexandrov manages to land in guard.
Alexandrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alexandrov has momentary wrist control but Lawson slips an elbow through the middle.
Alexandrov has his hands on Lawson's head, controlling the position.
Alexandrov has momentary wrist control but Lawson slips an elbow through the middle.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexandrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawson is fighting to break Alexandrov's control of his arms but Alexandrov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lawson lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Lawson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lawson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lawson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Alexandrov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lawson.
Trey Lawson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lawson scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexandrov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alexandrov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lawson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lawson preventing the sweep.
Alexandrov is trying to keep Lawson in close. #T3#
Lawson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Alexandrov trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lawson throws out a powerful jab.
Alexandrov misses with a wild body shot.
Alexey Alexandrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Lawson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alexandrov's guard.
Lawson trying to control but Alexandrov is working from the bottom.
Alexandrov wants to sweep but no luck.
Lawson throws a big right hand that misses.
Alexandrov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
Alexandrov keeping moving, preventing Lawson from controlling successfully.
Lawson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lawson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lawson wants to control from the top but Alexandrov keeps moving.
Alexandrov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lawson connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawson is in close to Alexandrov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lawson working some strikes from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trey Lawson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lawson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trey Lawson!
After the fight, Trey Lawson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GFC 50: Fireball vs Fadden
Date: Nov 12, 2016

#R1#
Teimosia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawson.
Teimosia is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Teimosia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lawson shoots in and drives through. Teimosia sprawls well.
Nice uppercut lands for Lawson. That snapped Teimosia's head back.
A swing and a miss from Teimosia.
We've been hearing reports that Lawson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lawson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lawson walks into a stiff left hand from Teimosia.
Lawson misses with a straight left.
Lawson closes the distance and clinches up with Teimosia, looking for a takedown. Lawson pushes Teimosia against the cage but Teimosia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Teimosia connects with a high kick.
Lawson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Teimosia wants to counter with a clinch but Lawson pushes him away.
Lawson misses with a hook.
A cross from Lawson lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teimosia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lawson's head backwards.
Teimosia tries to clinch but Lawson moves away
and Lawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Teimosia clinches up with Lawson and pushes him back against the cage.
Teimosia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Teimosia lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Teimosia as the two fighters clinch.
Teimosia misses with some punches.
Teimosia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Teimosia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lawson is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Lawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teimosia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lawson wants to take the fight to the mat but Teimosia manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Teimosia prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lawson blocks a body shot from Teimosia.
Lawson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Teimosia gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lawson. #T2#
Teimosia misses with a punch to the body.
Teimosia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Teimosia.
Teimosia has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lawson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Teimosia can turn it around.
Lawson lands with a left to the head.
Teimosia misses with some punches.
Lawson is looking for a takedown.
Teimosia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Teimosia tries to work over Lawson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Teimosia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Teimosia works on Lawson's body with a couple of short punches.
Teimosia scores with a shot to the side of Lawson's head.
Lawson has a couple of punches blocked by Teimosia. #T3#
Teimosia misses with a body punch.
Lawson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Teimosia after a bit of a struggle.
Lawson can't get the takedown.
Teimosia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lawson takes a shot to the head.
Lawson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Teimosia prevents it.
Teimosia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawson's elbow.
Teimosia throws a punch but it's blocked by Lawson.
Teimosia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Teimosia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lawson's elbow.
Lawson is trying to drag Teimosia to the mat but Teimosia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lawson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4##TD#
Lawson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Teimosia is doing well to control the position and prevent Lawson from advancing to side control.
Teimosia trying to control from the bottom.
Lawson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Teimosia defending well though.
Teimosia moves into full guard.
Lawson postures up in Teimosia's guard and throws a big left but Teimosia blocks it.
Teimosia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lawson is one step ahead there.
Teimosia has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Teimosia looking for a sweep. Not yet Teimosia, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hilton Teimosia dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Lawson shoots in and gets a takedown into Teimosia's guard.
Lawson throwing strikes from guard but Teimosia blocks nicely.
Lawson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teimosia has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lawson has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Teimosia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Teimosia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lawson working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Teimosia is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Teimosia manages to get back to half guard.
Teimosia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lawson. #T1#
Lawson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Teimosia taking some punishment here, with Lawson in his half guard.
Lawson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Teimosia is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lawson lands a nice short elbow.
Lawson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Teimosia is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Teimosia wants to control but Lawson is keeping busy.
Teimosia is looking to improve his position.
Teimosia moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
Lawson looking to sit in guard and control but Teimosia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Lawson throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Lawson trying to control the position.
Teimosia landing with the ground and pound.
Teimosia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lawson controls Teimosia momentarily but Teimosia frees himself.
Teimosia trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teimosia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Lawson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Teimosia is one step ahead there.
Lawson is trying to keep Teimosia in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lawson.
Lawson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teimosia keeps working.
Teimosia wants to control but Lawson postures up.
Teimosia is looking for a sweep.
Lawson working the ground and pound from side control.
Lawson throws a strike aimed at the side of Teimosia's head but Teimosia avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teimosia manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Teimosia is looking to improve his position.
Lawson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Teimosia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trey Lawson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lawson throws a body shot but no joy.
Teimosia thows a leg kick but Lawson checks it
and Lawson counters with an outside leg kick.
Lawson avoids the body shot from Teimosia.
Lawson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Teimosia looks to land a left hand but Lawson moved out of range nicely.
Lawson attempts a counter takedown but Teimosia avoids it well and moves away.
Teimosia tries to work over Lawson's front leg with a kick but Lawson checks it.
Lawson misses the jab.
Teimosia missing with a left hand there. Lawson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Teimosia blocks a low kick nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Teimosia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Teimosia tenderised Lawson's leg. Lawson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Teimosia lands with a nice body punch.
Hilton Teimosia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lawson takes one to the chin there.
Teimosia falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Lawson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lawson. #T1#
Teimosia pulls Lawson in close to prevent any damage.
Lawson is looking to work some ground and pound but Teimosia has wrist control.
Teimosia trying to control the position.
Teimosia is pulling down on Lawson's head. It's preventing any offense from Lawson, at least for the moment.
Lawson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lawson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lawson won't allow Teimosia to sweep him here.
Lawson landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lawson lands a couple of digs.
Trey Lawson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lawson distracts Teimosia with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Teimosia seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lawson throws a big right hand that misses.
Teimosia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Teimosia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Teimosia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lawson looking to control.
Lawson pulls Teimosia in to control the position.
Lawson wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Teimosia makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lawson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Teimosia throwing strikes from guard but Lawson blocks nicely.
Teimosia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Teimosia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lawson is trying to control the position but Teimosia postures up.
Lawson wants to sweep here but Teimosia controlling him for the moment.
Teimosia scoring with punches to the head and body.
Teimosia with a nice head shot there.
Lawson controls Teimosia momentarily but Teimosia frees himself. #T4#
Lawson working a defensive guard but Teimosia passes into half guard.
Teimosia thows a huge punch but Lawson dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Teimosia connects with a nice short shot to Lawson's temple.
Lawson is looking to get back to full guard here but Teimosia has managed to pass to side control instead.
Lawson struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Teimosia's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Teimosia scores with punches from side control.
Teimosia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lawson taking a bit of punishment here - Teimosia scoring with strikes.
Lawson tries to bench press Teimosia off him but Teimosia keeps the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hilton Teimosia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Teimosia has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hilton Teimosia!

Event: GFC 44: Fireball vs Urai
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Smiles tries to clinch up but Lawson circles away and keeps his distance.
Lawson keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Smiles moves into range and clinches up with Lawson.
Smiles tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smiles scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smiles.
Smiles is pressed up against the cage. Lawson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smiles down to the mat. Smiles avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smiles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lawson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smiles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lawson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smiles tries to clinch up but Lawson circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lawson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lawson swats away the attempt to clinch by Smiles.
Smiles doesn't manage to clinch there - Lawson circles away.
Lawson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Smiles ducks under a wild hook from Lawson.
Smiles tries to clinch but Lawson moves out of range.
Lawson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smiles tries to close the distance and clinch but Lawson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lawson throws a head kick but Smiles moves out of range.
Smiles tries to counter with a clinch but Lawson shakes him off and moves away.
Smiles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lawson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smiles doesn't manage to clinch there - Lawson circles away.
Smiles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lawson misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Smiles moves into the clinch.
Smiles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lawson is defending well for now.
Smiles lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smiles prevents the takedown attempt.
Smiles crunches a lovely knee into Lawson's ribcage.
We've been hearing reports that Lawson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Smiles tries a knee to the head but Lawson blocks it. #T2#
Smiles landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Smiles leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lawson takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smiles stalling.
Smiles has a couple of punches blocked by Lawson.
Smiles is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Lawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smiles is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smiles misses with a knee to the head.
Lawson looking for a takedown.
Smiles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lawson is defending well for now.
Lawson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smiles has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lawson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Smiles can turn it around.
Smiles connects with a knee to the head. #T3#
Lawson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Smiles is defending well.
Smiles missing with knees to the body.
Smiles connects with a knee to the head.
Smiles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lawson.
Smiles tries to land a knee to the head but Lawson blocks with his arms.
Smiles avoiding damage.
Lawson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smiles missing with knees to the body.
Smiles tries a knee to the head but Lawson blocks it.
Lawson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smiles with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smiles trying to land knees to the body.
Lawson avoiding damage as Smiles throws knees to the body. #T4#
Smiles misses with a knee to the head.
Smiles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lawson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lawson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD#
Lawson wants the takedown. Smiles is fighting it off but Lawson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smiles's guard against the cage.
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!
Lawson wants to control from the top but Smiles keeps moving.
Lawson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smiles wants to stand up but Lawson is controlling him.
Lawson postures up in Smiles's guard and throws a big left but Smiles blocks it.
Lawson postures up in Smiles's guard and throws a big left but Smiles blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big J Smiles dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Smiles is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#CL2#
Smiles has Lawson up against the cage in a clinch.
Smiles just leaning against Lawson, taking a breather.
Lawson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smiles pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lawson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smiles tries to close the distance and clinch but Lawson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson throws a leg kick but Smiles sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smiles wants to clinch.
Lawson tried to counter with a leg kick but Smiles avoided it.
Smiles doesn't manage to clinch there - Lawson circles away. #T1#
Smiles closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smiles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lawson throws a lazy right hand but Smiles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Smiles gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smiles throws a head punch that misses.
Smiles throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smiles misses with a knee strike.
Smiles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lawson blocks it with crossed arms.
Smiles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lawson is defending well for now.
Lawson wants a takedown.
Smiles missing with knees to the body.
Smiles misses with a knee to the head.
A short left from Smiles. #T2##TD#
Lawson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smiles is looking to escape.
Lawson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lawson with the ground and pound but Smiles uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lawson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smiles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lawson trying to control but Smiles is working from the bottom.
Lawson throws a strike but Smiles rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Smiles stands up from Lawson's guard - Smiles perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lawson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smiles wants to clinch up but Lawson keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Smiles tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lawson is looking to counter punch.
Smiles tries to clinch but Lawson moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Lawson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lawson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lawson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lawson misses with a head kick.
Smiles fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smiles moves in looking to clinch but Lawson pushes him off.
Lawson throws the left hand but Smiles avoids the punch easily.
Smiles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lawson 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 Smiles has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smiles and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Smiles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lawson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smiles takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lawson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lawson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smiles.
Smiles doesn't manage to clinch there - Lawson circles away. #T4#
Smiles tries to clinch but Lawson moves out of range.
Smiles is looking to clinch.
Lawson keeps the fight on the outside.
Lawson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smiles leaves Lawson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Lawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smiles blocks a low kick nicely.
Lawson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smiles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Big J Smiles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawson keeps the fight on the outside.
Lawson keeps the fight on the outside.
Lawson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smiles is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawson throws out a leg kick but Smiles moves out of range and Lawson only half commits.
Smiles blocks a leg kick.
Smiles tries to clinch up.
Lawson dips to his left and cracks Smiles with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trey Lawson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Smiles lands a really nice looking cross but Lawson seems unphased.
Smiles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lawson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lawson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A cross from Lawson lands.
Lawson keeps the fight on the outside.
Lawson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smiles's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Smiles moves into the clinch.
Big J Smiles seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smiles misses with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Smiles as the two fighters clinch.
Lawson takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT2#
It looks like Trey Lawson has been cut.
Smiles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lawson blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smiles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lawson blocks it with crossed arms.
Smiles tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Smiles - that landed with a thud.
Smiles tries to land a knee to the head but Lawson blocks with his arms. #T1#
Smiles throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smiles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lawson.
Smiles gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lawson.
Smiles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lawson avoids it.
Smiles tries a knee to the head but Lawson blocks it.
Smiles throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smiles's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smiles missing with knees to the body.
Lawson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smiles pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smiles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Smiles tries a knee to the head but Lawson blocks it.
Lawson managing to block the knees to the body from Smiles.
Lawson wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Lawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smiles unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Smiles is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smiles with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smiles missing with knees to the body.
Smiles slows down the pace here.
Lawson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smiles lands a knee to the head. #T3#
Lawson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smiles misses with a knee strike.
Smiles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lawson avoids it.
Smiles misses with a knee strike.
Lawson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smiles lands a good knee to the midsection. Lawson won't want to take too many of those.
Smiles throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smiles using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lawson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smiles trying to land knees to the body.
Smiles throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lawson blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lawson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smiles prevents the takedown attempt. #T4#
Smiles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lawson backwards.
Smiles with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lawson is working for takedown but Smiles is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smiles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lawson.
Lawson avoiding damage as Smiles throws knees to the body.
Lawson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smiles stalls.
Smiles throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lawson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smiles connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lawson's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smiles pulls his leg out and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Big J Smiles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smiles has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big J Smiles!
In his post fight interview, Big J Smiles started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GFC 37: Darrow vs Universe
Date: Sep 10, 2016

#R1#
Morato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morato has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Morato throws the left hand but Lawson avoids the punch easily.
Lawson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Morato misses with a looping right.
Lawson blocks a leg kick.
Lawson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lawson 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.
Lawson darts in looking for a takedown but Morato gets double underhooks and turns Lawson into the cage.
Morato throws a hook to the side of Lawson's head but Lawson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lawson lands a nice hook to Morato's body. Morato takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morato throws a lazy uppercut
and Lawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morato misses with a hook
and Lawson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Morato does no damage.
Lawson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice shot by Morato.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawson has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Morato was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body punch from Lawson.
Lawson scores with a decent looking hook.
Lawson slips a straight right by Morato.#T1#
Lawson dives in and grabs Morato's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morato pushes down on Lawson's head and hops out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morato! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Lawson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawson works Morato's body with a nice hook.
No joy there for Lawson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lawson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morato.
Lawson misses the body punch
and Morato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morato lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Morato shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Morato lands with a shot to the body.
Morato throws a good cross that connects.
Lawson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Morato. Morato obviously looking to wear him down.
Morato throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lawson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morato. Lawson does a little dance to reset his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morato is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lawson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Morato walks into a jab.
Lawson throws a leg kick but Morato sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lawson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morato throws out the jab. #T2#
Lawson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morato moves away.
Lawson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morato throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lawson throwing a counter right hand but Morato manages to avoid it.
Lawson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lawson slips under a jab.
Morato takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lawson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Morato takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tomas Morato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Lawson lands.
A head kick misses from Morato.
Lawson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lawson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morato has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big right from Lawson misses.
Lawson misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Lawson misses.
Lawson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Morato defends it nicely.
Morato swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Trey Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Lawson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morato throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Morato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lawson manages to avoid it.
Lawson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Morato misses with a leg kick
enabling Lawson to counter with a crisp jab.
Morato scores with a jab.
Lawson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morato sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Morato has knocked Lawson down with a huge combo! Morato steps away and waves a wobbly Lawson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Lawson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morato drops Lawson with a straight right hand, right on the button! Morato follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomas Morato!

Event: GFC 27: Versus
Date: Aug 13, 2016

#R1##TD#
Lawson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Haverford manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lawson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Haverford avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lawson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lawson preventing the sweep.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Haverford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haverford looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haverford is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lawson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson is looking to advance position but Haverford has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Lawson is looking to improve his position but Haverford isn't that keen on the idea.
Haverford throws some wild stikes that Lawson manages to avoid easily. #T1#
Haverford thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lawson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Haverford scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lawson is looking to get to half guard.
Lawson tries to lock up and control but Haverford gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Haverford with a couple of short strikes.#SUB2#
Haverford goes for an armbar but Lawson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lawson.
Haverford has his hands on Lawson's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Lawson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lawson trying to control but Haverford is working from the bottom.
Lawson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Haverford looking to control.
Lawson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Haverford preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Lawson drops back looking for a leg! Haverford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Haverford manages to kick Lawson off! Lawson jumps back into Haverford 's guard.
Haverford is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Lawson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lawson distracts Haverford with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lawson passes Haverford 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lawson in particular looking to stall.
Lawson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Haverford !
Lawson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lawson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lawson with the ground and pound from mount. #T4#
Lawson is landing with some decent strikes but Haverford is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Haverford is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lawson lands a big shot there that rocks Haverford but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #CUT#
It looks like Tom Haverford has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawson landing punches.
Haverford tries to lock up and control but Lawson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lawson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lawson scoring with strikes but Haverford is staying in there.
Lawson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lawson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Haverford 's face. #ROC#
Haverford is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Tom Haverford 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#ES2#
Haverford bucks up and throws Lawson to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Lawson lands a glancing blow to the side of Haverford 's head.#CUT#
Tom Haverford 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Haverford tries to clinch up.
Haverford takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trey Lawson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Haverford 's cut.
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.
#R2#
Lawson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Haverford takes one to the chin there.
Haverford is still on wobbly legs! Can Lawson finish him?
Haverford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lawson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haverford seems to have recovered his senses.
Haverford is looking to chop away at Lawson's legs.
Haverford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lawson.
Haverford is looking to clinch.
Lawson lands a nice hook to Haverford 's body. Haverford takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No luck for Haverford with that takedown attempt.
Lawson lands a lovely overhand right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lawson.
Lawson throws a nice head kick!
Lawson scores with a jab. Haverford acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haverford throws a low kick but Lawson moves out of range easily.
Lawson is looking to counter punch.
Tom Haverford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawson works Haverford 's body with a nice hook.
Lawson checks a leg kick.
Lawson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haverford can do to turn this around?
Lawson jabs Haverford to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Lawson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lawson scores with a jab to the head.
Haverford takes one on the button.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tom Haverford 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Trey Lawson!
After the fight, Trey Lawson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2016

#R1#
Liddell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lawson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Liddell has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Chuck Liddell has been cut.
Liddell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Liddell there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#
Liddell is rocked!
BOOM! Lawson lands a beautiful left hook that drops Liddell. Liddell tries to recover but Lawson is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Liddell lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trey Lawson!
After the fight, Trey Lawson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: TWGC 12 (185lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Doc Holliday and Trey Lawson. This should be fireworks!

175 cm
44 yrs
165 lbs

182 cm
28 yrs
185 lbs

Holliday

Lawson

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Doc Holliday! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Trey Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Holliday changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lawson tries to avoid it but Holliday manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lawson to the ground. Lawson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Holliday stuffs the takedown.
Doc Holliday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawson shoots for a takedown but Holliday saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Lawson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Holliday!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Holliday (0) vs (4) Lawson
Lawson is looking to take a break and control but Holliday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Lawson swings around for an armbar but Holliday sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lawson's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Holliday (2) vs (4) Lawson
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson has control of Holliday's left arm, preventing Holliday from doing any damage.
Lawson wants to improve his position but instead Holliday has moved into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lawson wants to improve his position but Holliday is controlling well.
Lawson is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lawson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lawson tries to get to full guard but Holliday has control of the leg.
Lawson wants to control but Holliday is keeping busy.
Lawson controlling the position well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson wants to control but Holliday is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lawson is positioning himself well to prevent Holliday advancing to mount.
Lawson is trying to get back to full guard.
Holliday stalling.
Lawson is looking for a sweep. Holliday is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lawson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holliday pulls his head out easily.
Lawson tries to get to full guard but Holliday has control of the leg.
Holliday is pressing down on Lawson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lawson is holding on for now.
Lawson wants to control but Holliday is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawson is trying to get back to full guard.
Lawson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Holliday is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lawson!
Score +3 for passing guard: Holliday (5) vs (4) Lawson

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Holliday controlling the position easily from mount.
Lawson is desperately trying to improve his position but Holliday has a good base and remains in mount.
Lawson tries to lock up and control but Holliday gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lawson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lawson wants to control but Holliday is having none of it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lawson is desperately trying to improve his position but Holliday has a good base and remains in mount.
Lawson holds on, trying desperately to control.
Lawson is continuing to stall.
Lawson is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lawson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Holliday controlling the position easily from mount.
Holliday is looking to work his way around to Lawson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lawson is working to get back to half guard.
Holliday tries to control but Lawson wriggling away.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lawson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lawson tries to hold on but Holliday pushes him away.
Lawson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lawson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Holliday manages to capitalize on a mistake by Lawson to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Holliday (8) vs (4) Lawson

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lawson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lawson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lawson trying to control the hands but Holliday won't let him.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Holliday's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Holliday really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lawson.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lawson tries to escape the position.
Lawson trying to control the position but Holliday manages to sink in the hooks.
Lawson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lawson keeps trying to improve his position.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Holliday is not going to allow Lawson to sit and survive in this position.
Lawson tries to escape but Holliday has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Holliday just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lawson rolls, trying to escape but Holliday keeps control of the position.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lawson trying to control but not successfully.
Lawson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Holliday off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Lawson tries to break free.
Holliday has good solid back control here.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Lawson is really stuck here.
Lawson trying to control the action but Holliday just sinks the hooks in.
Holliday trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Holliday gets his hands free as Lawson looks to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawson wants to escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Holliday takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
Doc Holliday made sure to mention his sponsor, The Big Kabosh in his post fight interview.

Event: TWGC 12 (185lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ville Marakatti and Trey Lawson. Chooooooooon! I think Marakatti might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Beyoncé - Halo. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

180 cm
27 yrs
195 lbs

182 cm
28 yrs
185 lbs

Marakatti

Lawson

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ville Marakatti! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Trey Lawson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lawson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marakatti half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Marakatti gets the takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Marakatti (4) vs (0) Lawson
Lawson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marakatti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Marakatti 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.
Marakatti trying to control the position but Lawson is working away.
Marakatti is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lawson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson is looking for a sweep.
Lawson controls the position for a moment.

Marakatti wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lawson, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marakatti is trying to get an arm triangle but Lawson is defending well.
Lawson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lawson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lawson is trying to get back to full guard.

Marakatti is looking for a kimura but Lawson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marakatti to get the leverage.
Lawson desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Marakatti is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lawson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lawson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marakatti (4) vs (4) Lawson

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lawson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marakatti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Lawson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lawson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Marakatti has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lawson but great work by Marakatti.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marakatti (8) vs (4) Lawson
Lawson is looking for a sweep.

Marakatti swings around for an armbar but Lawson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Marakatti's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marakatti (8) vs (6) Lawson

Lawson drops back looking for a leg! Marakatti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marakatti manages to kick Lawson off! Lawson jumps back into Marakatti's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Marakatti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lawson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marakatti controls Lawson momentarily but Lawson frees himself.

Lawson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marakatti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lawson has managed to get both his arms back between Marakatti's legs - danger averted.
Lawson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Marakatti (8) vs (9) Lawson

Lawson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lawson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marakatti keeps working.

Lawson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marakatti wants to control but Lawson postures up.

Lawson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti is looking to regain half guard here but Lawson keeps moving and retains side control.

Lawson is trying to get an arm triangle but Marakatti is defending well.
Lawson working away.
Marakatti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Marakatti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Lawson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Lawson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Marakatti sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lawson is trying to control the action in half guard but Marakatti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marakatti tries to get to full guard but Lawson has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marakatti manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Marakatti looking for a guillotine here but Lawson defends easily.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Marakatti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Lawson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Marakatti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Marakatti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lawson is aware though and is defending well.
Lawson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Marakatti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti controls Lawson momentarily but Lawson frees himself.
Lawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Marakatti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marakatti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lawson looking to sit in guard and control but Marakatti gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marakatti (10) vs (9) Lawson

Lawson has his foot on Marakatti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marakatti works his way back into a safe position though.
Marakatti tries to free his leg and advance position but Lawson is retaining full guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Marakatti is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lawson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lawson has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marakatti (10) vs (11) Lawson
Marakatti being controlled here, momentarily.

Marakatti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lawson wants to control from the top but Marakatti keeps moving.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Marakatti has his foot on Lawson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lawson works his way back into a safe position though.
Lawson postures up.
Marakatti is really struggling to control Lawson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lawson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Marakatti looking for a guillotine here but Lawson defends easily.

Lawson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lawson wants to control from the top but Marakatti keeps moving.
Marakatti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Marakatti looking for a guillotine here but Lawson defends easily.
Lawson passes into half guard.
Lawson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marakatti does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lawson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Marakatti looking for submissions off his back.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti wants to get back to full guard.
Lawson passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Marakatti (10) vs (14) Lawson
Lawson avoids the attempt from Marakatti to control.

Lawson goes for an armbar but Marakatti turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Marakatti.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marakatti (12) vs (14) Lawson
Lawson controlling Marakatti's posture.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.

Marakatti working for a triangle but Lawson defends it easily.
Marakatti keeping moving, preventing Lawson from controlling successfully.

Marakatti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lawson trying to control but Marakatti is working from the bottom.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.

Marakatti working for submissions but it's allowed Lawson to get to half guard.
Lawson moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Marakatti (12) vs (19) Lawson

Lawson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marakatti wants to control but Lawson postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Lawson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lawson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

And that's the end of the fight!
Lawson wins on points by 19 to 12.
Trey Lawson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2016

#R1#
Bloodaxe lands a jab.
Lawson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bloodaxe counters with a straight right hand.
Bloodaxe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've been hearing reports that Lawson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bloodaxe wants to clinch up but Lawson keeps it at a distance.
Lawson misses the shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Bloodaxe.
No joy there for Bloodaxe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lawson attempts a counter takedown but Bloodaxe avoids it well and moves away.
Korgan Bloodaxe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson throws a push kick but Bloodaxe slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bloodaxe! But no joy.
Lawson throws a leg kick but Bloodaxe checks it.
Bloodaxe scores with a hook to the body. Lawson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bloodaxe misses the jab.#T1#
Bloodaxe throws a leg kick #TD#
and Lawson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bloodaxe!
Lawson working the body and head with strikes.
Bloodaxe taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lawson working the ground and pound but Bloodaxe is defending the strikes.
Bloodaxe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bloodaxe parries the strikes from Lawson easily there. Lawson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bloodaxe to escape.
Lawson wants to control but Bloodaxe is keeping him busy. #T2#
Bloodaxe is trying to buck Lawson off.
Bloodaxe avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lawson.
Lawson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bloodaxe parries the strikes from Lawson easily there. Lawson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bloodaxe to escape.
Check out the look on Lawson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bloodaxe takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloodaxe avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lawson.
Bloodaxe is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bloodaxe to see if he's OK.#T3#
Bloodaxe is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lawson connects with a decent elbow.
Lawson lands a decent elbow from side control. #ROC#
Bloodaxe is rocked!
Bloodaxe takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bloodaxe is still in real trouble! Can Lawson finish him?
Lawson trying to control the action but Bloodaxe is working from the bottom.
A big shot lands for Lawson! That's hurt Bloodaxe! Will he recover? Lawson fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trey Lawson!
An out of breath Trey Lawson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2016

#R1#
Lawson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tillion.
Lawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lawson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tillions jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tillion shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lawson defends it nicely.
Lawson lands with a cross.
Tillion chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lawson can pounce on him.
Lawson connects with a nice looking jab.
Tillion has his takedown stuffed
and Lawson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tillion's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jared Tillion. 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 stuffs the takedown.
Tillion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lawson but Lawson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lawson 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.
Tillion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A solid body kick from Lawson.
Lawson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tillion.#T1#
Lawson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tillion has his takedown stuffed
and Lawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tillion shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lawson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tillion shoots in and drives through. Lawson sprawls well.
Lawson throws a counter combo.
Tillion shoots in for a double leg but Lawson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lawson tries a quick counter leg kick but Tillion is wise to it.
Lawson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Tillion looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tillion is breathing heavily.
Lawson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawson distracts Tillion with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tillion looking to control.
Lawson working some strikes from top position.
Tillion has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lawson has passed into side control.
Lawson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tillion keeps working. #T2#
Lawson controlling the position.
Lawson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tillion to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Tillion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawson working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Tillion's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tillion is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #ES#
Tillion throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Tillion walks into a left hand. #T3#
Tillion shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lawson pinned against the cage. Lawson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tillion doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tillion misses with a takedown
and Lawson counters with a thumping low kick.
Tillion dives in and grabs Lawson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lawson pushes down on Tillion's head and hops out.
Tillion with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tillion closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lawson circles away.
Tillion doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tillion misses with a takedown
and Lawson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tillion shoots and misses
letting Lawson counter with a right hand.
No luck for Tillion with that takedown attempt.
Lawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Lawson cracks the inside of Tillion's front leg.
Tillion shoots in but Lawson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tillion or perhaps it was just good defense by Lawson, which made it look bad.
Lawson thuds a left hand into Tillion's body.
Tillion misses with a takedown
and Lawson counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Jared Tillion has been cut.
Tillion fails with the takedown
enabling Lawson to counter with a crisp jab.
Lawson throws an overhand right that has Tillion reeling! Lawson follows up with more punches and Tillion is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Trey Lawson!
An out of breath Trey Lawson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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