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LFNC Presents - Fight Night 20 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Farr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Farr has chosen Welsh National Anthem as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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200 lbs
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220 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Farr!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone is looking to clinch.
Stone is looking to clinch.
Stone shoots in but no luck this time.
Farr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stone takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Farr defends it nicely.
Farr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Farr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Farr drops Stone with a beautiful combination! Stone stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Farr is looking for the KO!
Stone is rocked!
It looks like David Stone has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farr dances in with a quick combination. Stone is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Farr snaps Stone's head back. Stone stumbles backwards against the cage. Farr steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Stone's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Stone just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tommy Farr!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mukuro Rokudo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilmer Theodore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mukuro Rokudo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilmer Theodore!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rokudo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Theodore to the mat! Theodore manages to get full guard.
Theodore keeping full guard, as Rokudo tries to pass.
Theodore is trying to keep Rokudo in close.
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.
Rokudo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Theodore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rokudo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rokudo preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokudo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rokudo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Theodore looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Theodore looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Theodore!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rokudo is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Theodore stands up and beckons Rokudo to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodore works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rokudo fails with the takedown.
Rokudo blocks a head kick by Theodore.
A swing and a miss from Theodore.
Theodore throws a sloppy head kick and Rokudo moves out of range easily.
Rokudo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Theodore's half guard.
Rokudo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rokudo stands up from half guard.
Theodore throws a sloppy head kick and Rokudo moves out of range easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rokudo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Theodore as he jumps to the side.
Rokudo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rokudo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rokudo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Theodore has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rokudo but great work by Theodore.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rokudo can't do much from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rokudo throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Theodore wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rokudo keeps working.
Theodore tries to stand but Rokudo is controlling his head.
Theodore wants to control but Rokudo is keeping him busy.
Rokudo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Theodore's best efforts.
That's eight 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.
Rokudo is trying to maintain the position but Theodore is very close to passing his half guard.
Rokudo is staying active underneath Theodore, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Theodore looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rokudo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rokudo avoids the head kick by Theodore.
Rokudo blocks a jab.
Theodore lands with a kick to the temple. Rokudo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rokudo shoots in and gets a takedown into Theodore's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rokudo wants to control from the top but Theodore keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mukuro Rokudo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rokudo 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 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Mukuro Rokudo!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Mukuro Rokudo!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Mukuro Rokudo!
Mukuro Rokudo wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Crewe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Crewe will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Anton Alexandrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Crewe!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crewe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alexandrov's waist but Alexandrov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crewe off to one side.
Crewe just misses with a punch to the body.
Crewe tries to clinch up.
Crewe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crewe stopping the sweep attempt from Alexandrov.
Alexandrov keeping moving, preventing Crewe from controlling successfully.
Alexandrov is trying to keep Crewe in close.
Crewe throws a strike but Alexandrov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Alexandrov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crewe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov drops back looking for a leg! Crewe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crewe manages to kick Alexandrov off! Alexandrov jumps back into Crewe's guard.
Crewe looking for a guillotine here but Alexandrov defends easily.
Alexandrov drops back looking for a leg! Crewe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Crewe manages to kick Alexandrov off! Alexandrov jumps back into Crewe's guard.
Alexandrov postures up in Crewe's guard and throws a big left but Crewe blocks it.
Alexandrov has gone for a leg lock! Crewe slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alexandrov's guard.
Alexandrov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Crewe!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov is working for a guillotine from mount but Crewe frees his head quite easily.
Alexandrov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Alexandrov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Crewe has worked his arm free - good work by Crewe!
Crewe struggling a bit here.
Alexandrov has an Americana. Crewe didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Alexandrov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Alexandrov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Anton Alexandrov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Convex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Naylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naylor has chosen Rocky The Nice Man Naylor as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rich Convex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Naylor!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naylor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Convex is fending him off so far but Naylor persists. Nope, Convex circles away and we're back to standing.
Convex moves out of range as Naylor throws a body kick.
Naylor shoots in looking for a takedown. Convex tries to sprawl out of it but Naylor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Convex manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Naylor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Convex paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Naylor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rich Convex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Naylor.
Naylor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Convex but Convex pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Naylor shoots for a takedown but Convex saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Naylor should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Convex as Naylor shoots in.
Naylor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Convex but Convex pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Naylor closes the distance and clinches up with Convex, looking for a takedown. Naylor pushes Convex against the cage but Convex circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Naylor shoots in for a takedown but Convex shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Convex shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Convex is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Naylor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Naylor has escaped and now he's on top!
Convex will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Convex is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Naylor defends well.
Naylor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Convex looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Naylor has picked Convex up and slammed him! Convex can't keep hold of the triangle and Naylor manages to pass to side control!
Naylor wants to control but Convex is keeping him busy.
Naylor looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Convex tries to buck Naylor off but Naylor is having none of it.
That's four 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.
Naylor wants to control but Convex is keeping him busy.
Convex is looking for a sweep.
Naylor trying to control the action but Convex is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Naylor looking to control but instead Convex has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Naylor is just content to waste time from the top position. Convex takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Convex keeping moving, preventing Naylor from controlling successfully.
Naylor looking to sit in guard and control but Convex gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Convex slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Convex looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Convex wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Naylor, who protects the arm well.
Convex is trying to get an arm triangle but Naylor is defending well.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Naylor has eaten all the pies!
Convex is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Naylor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Convex goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Naylor has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Convex but great work by Naylor.
Convex manages to work his way to half guard, despite Naylor's best efforts.
Naylor wants to control but Convex is keeping him busy.
Naylor not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Convex looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Convex won't allow Naylor to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Convex actively working from the bottom here.
Convex looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Convex showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Convex has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Rich Convex!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Rich Convex!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Rich Convex!
Rich Convex wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruce Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn looks to land a left hand but Steel moved out of range nicely.
Quinn throws a lazy right hand but Steel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Quinn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steel moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Quinn.
Steel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice uppercut lands for Quinn. That snapped Steel's head back.
Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Quinn circles away quickly and effectively.
Steel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Quinn.
Quinn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Quinn's waist but Quinn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Steel off to one side.
Steel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Quinn connects with a crisp jab.
Quinn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Steel tries for a takedown but Quinn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quinn thuds a left hand into Steel's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn stuns Steel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steel is breathing heavily.
Quinn just misses with a punch to the body.
Quinn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steel doesn't seem bothered though.
Steel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Bruce Steel has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel blocks a jab.
Quinn scores with a three punch combo!
Quinn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Quinn.
Sean Quinn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quinn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quinn.
Quinn throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Quinn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Quinn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Quinn lands a jab to Steel's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Quinn.
Quinn scores with a hook to the body. Steel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Quinn just misses with a punch to the body.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Quinn feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Steel sprawling to the canvas! Steel rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Quinn finish him?!
Steel is rocked!
Quinn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oh Steel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Quinn lands a nice looking body shot.
Steel seems to have got his legs back now.
Quinn lands with a good body shot.
Quinn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Quinn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Steel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Quinn lands a big right hand that sends Steel crashing to the mat! Quinn stays standing though and waves Steel back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Quinn jabs at Steel's body.
Quinn feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Steel sprawling to the canvas! Steel rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Quinn finish him?!
Sean Quinn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quinn jabs at Steel's body.
Quinn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Quinn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Steel rather than just go for the knockout.
Quinn 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!
Steel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Quinn dances in with a quick combination. Steel is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Quinn snaps Steel's head back. Steel stumbles backwards against the cage. Quinn steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Steel's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Steel just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sean Quinn!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Riddler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Layden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riddler comes to the cage accompanied by Papa Roach - Getting Away With Murder. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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155 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Riddler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mitch Layden!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddler drops his hands momentarily and Layden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Layden shoots in for a takedown but Riddler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Layden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Riddler slips under a jab from Layden.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Layden is defended easily by Riddler.
Jason Riddler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitch Layden.
Riddler misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Riddler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Layden looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Riddler keeping moving, preventing Layden from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Layden looking to sit in guard and control but Riddler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Riddler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Riddler wants to control from the top but Layden keeps moving.
Riddler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Riddler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jason Riddler wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Riddler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Layden moves away.
Riddler avoids a kick to the body.
Riddler misses with an uppercut.
Layden staying out of range there.
Layden fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Riddler throws a hook but Layden avoids it easily.
Layden moves in looking to clinch but Riddler pushes him off.
Riddler takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Layden tries to bum rush Riddler with a series of wild strikes but Riddler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Riddler jabs Layden right on the nose. Layden blinks but takes it well.
Layden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Riddler avoids it really well and circles away.
Riddler lands the left hand.
Riddler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Riddler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Layden slips under a jab from Riddler.
Layden walks into a straight right hand from Riddler.
That's four 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.
Riddler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Layden.
Layden tries for a takedown but Riddler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Riddler throws a right hand that Layden ducks under and follows up with a left that Layden also avoids with ease.
Layden throws a sloppy body shot
and Riddler counters with a nice uppercut.
Riddler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Layden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Layden has his takedown stuffed
and Riddler counters with a straight right hand.
Riddler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Layden counters with a single leg into guard. Riddler didn't expect that.
Layden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riddler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Layden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Layden seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Layden throwing strikes but missing.
Layden passes Riddler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Layden prevents Riddler from standing back up.
Riddler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Layden.
Layden thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Riddler's head.
Layden wants to advance to full mount but Riddler doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Layden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Layden slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Laydenis looking to pass into half guard but Riddler pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Riddler is in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Riddler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Riddler looking to sit in guard and control but Layden gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Layden trying to control but Riddler is working from the bottom.
That's eight 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.
Layden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Riddler is keeping the position for now.
Layden throwing strikes from guard but Riddler blocks nicely.
Layden drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Riddler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Layden has Riddler in his guard.
Riddler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Layden keeping moving, preventing Riddler from controlling successfully.
Riddler stands up from Layden's guard - Riddler perhaps looking for a knockout.
Riddler throws a looping overhand right but Layden ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A telegraphed right hand from Riddler misses the target.
Riddler thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jason Riddler.
I think Riddler 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 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Jason Riddler!
The fight ends as a draw!
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