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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Louis Friedlander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Neidhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Friedlander comes to the cage accompanied by Bring Me to Life. Thomas Neidhart is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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162 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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166 lbs
2 - 9 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Louis Friedlander !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Neidhart!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friedlander displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Neidhart.
Friedlander is looking to counter the offense by Neidhart and move into the clinch.
Neidhart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Neidhart works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Friedlander is trying hard to land a takedown here. Neidhart sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Neidhart misses with a two punch combination.
Neidhart throws a head kick that misses.
Friedlander changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Friedlander shoots in but Neidhart avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Neidhart slaps away a takedown attempt from Friedlander , before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Friedlander . 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.
Neidhart misses with an uppercut.
Friedlander looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neidhart will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedlander wants to control from the top but Neidhart keeps moving.
Neidhart trying to control the position.
Friedlander postures up in Neidhart's guard and throws a big left but Neidhart blocks it.
Neidhart is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Friedlander defends well.
Neidhart avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Friedlander postures up.
Neidhart keeping moving, preventing Friedlander from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Neidhart wants to stand but Friedlander is controlling the position.
Friedlander working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Friedlander shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Neidhart as he jumps to the side.
Neidhart throws a combination. Friedlander tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Neidhart fails to land the takedown.
Friedlander misses with a takedown attempt - Neidhart sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Neidhart unleashes a big counter combination but Friedlander bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Neidhart lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neidhart cracks Friedlander with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Neidhart.
Friedlander shoots in for a takedown but Neidhart shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Friedlander shoots in for a takedown but Neidhart shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Neidhart shoots in and gets a takedown into Friedlander 's guard.
Friedlander throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Neidhart passes Friedlander 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Friedlander has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Neidhart is working away from the top position though.
Neidhart looking for a submission but Friedlander manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neidhart wants to get up but he can't break Friedlander 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Neidhart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Friedlander is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Friedlander throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Neidhart scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Neidhart passes Friedlander 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neidhart is taking a breather. Friedlander 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Neidhart dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Neidhart misses with an attempted mid kick.
Friedlander gets caught flat footed, as Neidhart shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Neidhart wants to stand but Friedlander has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Neidhart throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Friedlander works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Neidhart wants to stand but Friedlander has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Neidhart advances to half guard.
Neidhart is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. Friedlander manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedlander looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Neidhart avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Neidhart stays in close to Friedlander 's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedlander has his foot on Neidhart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Neidhart works his way back into a safe position though.
Neidhart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Friedlander swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neidhart won't allow Friedlander to sweep him here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Neidhart working his ground and pound in the gym.
Neidhart postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Neidhart sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Friedlander throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Neidhart trying to control but Friedlander is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Neidhart postures up.
Friedlander keeping moving, preventing Neidhart from controlling successfully.
Neidhart scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Neidhart passes Friedlander 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neidhart wants to take a breather but Friedlander is having none of it.
Neidhart sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Neidhart wants to take a breather but Friedlander is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Friedlander or perhaps it was just good defense by Neidhart, which made it look bad.
Neidhart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Neidhart scores with a head kick.
It looks like Louis Friedlander has been cut.
Neidhart throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Friedlander 's head.
Neidhart tries a head kick but it misses.
Neidhart misses with an uppercut. Friedlander saw that one coming.
Neidhart throws a left that rocks Friedlander and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Neidhart dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Friedlander regain composure!
Friedlander is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Friedlander is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Neidhart's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Friedlander is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neidhart is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Friedlander is just riding it out for now. Neidhart eventually gives up the hold.
Neidhart wants to pass the guard but Friedlander is defending well.
Friedlander actively working from the bottom here.
Friedlander moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neidhart trying to control the position from guard on top but Friedlander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Neidhart showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Louis Friedlander 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Friedlander gets caught napping as Neidhart dives in and scores a takedown. Friedlander manages to retain guard.
Neidhart avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Friedlander throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Friedlander looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neidhart is one step ahead there.
Neidhart slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedlander tries to get to full guard but Neidhart has control of the leg.
Neidhart wants to control but Friedlander is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neidhart seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Friedlander is trying to maintain the position but Neidhart is very close to passing his half guard.
Neidhart stands up and beckons Friedlander to join him on the feet.
Neidhart swinging wildly here.
Friedlander moves into the clinch successfully.
Neidhart is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Friedlander gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Friedlander throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Friedlander throws an elbow but misses.
Neidhart working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Neidhart lands a hook to the side of the head.
Neidhart pressing his opponent against the cage.
Friedlander looking to throw knees to the head but Neidhart is blocking nicely.
Thomas Neidhart is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Neidhart breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neidhart uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Friedlander has time to react.
A head kick misses from Neidhart.
Neidhart lands a head kick!
Louis Friedlander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Friedlander takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Neidhart lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Neidhart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Neidhart throws a series of punches but Friedlander moves out of range.
Friedlander feinted with a counter takedown.
Friedlander moves in looking to clinch but Neidhart pushes him off.
It seemed like Neidhart was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Neidhart lands a head kick. Friedlander smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Friedlander tries to clinch but Neidhart moves out of range.
Friedlander throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Neidhart's waist but Neidhart gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Friedlander off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friedlander gets caught flat footed, as Neidhart shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neidhart wants to stand but Friedlander is controlling his posture from full guard.
Neidhart postures up.
Neidhart slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Friedlander working a defensive guard here.
Friedlander looking for a sweep. Not yet Friedlander , not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Friedlander being controlled here, momentarily.
Louis Friedlander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Neidhart comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Neidhart has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Neidhart!
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RATING
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