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LFNC Presents - Fight Night 19 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason Riddler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neki Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riddler comes to the cage accompanied by Papa Roach - Getting Away With Murder. Neki Daniels has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jason Riddler's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Neki Daniels!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Daniels.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch but Riddler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Riddler swings for the body but Daniels moves out of range.
Riddler lands a jab to Daniels's midsection.
Riddler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Daniels.
Daniels thows a body shot but no joy.
Daniels misses with a double jab.
Riddler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Riddler wants it to stay on the feet.
Jason Riddler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neki Daniels.
A head kick misses from Daniels.
Daniels has a takedown stuffed.
Neki Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riddler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Riddler wants it to stay on the feet.
Daniels looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Riddler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daniels was well out of range. Poor timing from Riddler.
Riddler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Daniels counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Riddler is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Daniels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riddler throws a right hand that Daniels ducks under and follows up with a left that Daniels also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Daniels is defended easily by Riddler.
Riddler lands a slapping body shot.
Riddler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Riddler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daniels moves away.
A left and a right from Riddler both land. Nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddler lands a jab to Daniels's midsection.
Riddler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riddler lands an overhand right.
Riddler thows a body shot but no joy.
Riddler scores with a hook to the body. Daniels takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Daniels tries to clinch up.
Riddler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Riddler moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Riddler misses with a body shot.
Riddler lands with a nice combination. Daniels backs away looking to recover.
Daniels dodges the punch combination from Riddler.
Riddler lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daniels.
Daniels on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Riddler throws a body punch but Daniels moves out of range.
Riddler throws a right and a left that Daniels avoids nicely.
Riddler dips to his left and cracks Daniels with an uppercut!
Daniels takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Daniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riddler.
Daniels fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Riddler lands with a nice body punch.
A punch lands to the side of Daniels 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Riddler misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Riddler takes a swing at Daniels's ribcage but misses.
Riddler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Riddler is looking to wear down Daniels with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Riddler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Riddler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daniels at a distance.
Riddler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Riddler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Riddler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daniels moves away.
Riddler thuds his right hand into Daniels's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Riddler swinging wildly here.
Daniels is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Riddler.
Riddler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Riddler misses with a body shot.
Riddler lands a body shot.
Daniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riddler.
Riddler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Daniels walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Daniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riddler.
Daniels takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daniels is trying desperately to land a takedown but Riddler is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Daniels.
Riddler takes a swing at Daniels's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Riddler.
Riddler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Riddler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daniels was well out of range. Poor timing from Riddler.
Good standup being displayed there by Riddler as he connects with a hook.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Riddler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daniels moves away.
Riddler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Riddler catches Daniels with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Riddler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Riddler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Riddler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Riddler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good exchange - Riddler coming out on top.
Riddler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Daniels's hands.
Daniels looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Riddler is fending him off so far but Daniels persists. Nope, Riddler circles away and we're back to standing.
A shot to the body from Riddler misses
and Daniels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab by Riddler.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Riddler cracks Daniels with a right hand to the side of the head.
Daniels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riddler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Riddler lands a nice hook to Daniels's body. Daniels takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Riddler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Riddler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riddler scores with a hook to the body. Daniels takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Riddler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Riddler lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Daniels backs up against the cage.
Donk. Riddler catches Daniels right on the button with a cross.
Decent striking displayed by Riddler there.
A cross from Riddler lands.
Riddler swinging wildly here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Riddler lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Riddler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daniels.
Riddler digs a good body shot into Daniels's ribs.
Riddler lands a jab to the head.
Riddler misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Riddler.
Daniels takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Riddler!
Danga de danga de dang - Riddler scores with a four punch combination!
Riddler cracks Daniels with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jason Riddler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riddler scores with a body shot.
Riddler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Riddler scores with a hook.
Riddler lands a body shot.
Riddler lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riddler. Daniels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Riddler lands a nice looking body shot.
Daniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riddler.
Riddler getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Left hook, right uppercut from Riddler.
Riddler misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Riddler.
A nice combination there by Riddler.
Neki Daniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riddler lands with a nice combination. Daniels backs away looking to recover.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Riddler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Riddler 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Jason Riddler!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Jason Riddler!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Jason Riddler!
Jason Riddler wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Dino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Melartin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dino might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to RAWR. Melartin has chosen Pennywise- Homesick as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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130 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Freddie Dino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rafael Melartin!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dino fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Melartin avoids it really well and circles away.
Melartin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dino in his tracks.
Dino takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dino is defended easily by Melartin.
Dino shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dino wants to take a breather but Melartin is having none of it.
Melartin controlling the position well.
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.
Melartin wants to control but Dino is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dino works his way into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Melartin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Melartin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Melartin looking for a sweep but Dino has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Melartin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Melartin squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Melartin can't escape the position.
Melartin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dino tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dino has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Melartin is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Freddie Dino!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Alexandrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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265 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Anton Alexandrov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes shoots for a double leg takedown but Alexandrov sprawls well. He's pushed Holmes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Holmes scores with a jab.
It looks like Anton Alexandrov has been cut.
Holmes misses with a wild combination.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown but Alexandrov shows good takedown defense.
Alexandrov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alexandrov moves out of range of the body kick from Holmes.
Holmes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Holmes drops Alexandrov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Alexandrov looks back up at him and smiles so Holmes waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
That has opened up Anton Alexandrov's cut even more.
Alexandrov 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.
Alexandrov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Holmes 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.
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandrov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alexandrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holmes is keeping the position for now.
Alexandrov trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Holmes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov passes Holmes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Alexandrov is working for a kimura but Holmes is defending it quite comfortably.
Holmes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alexandrov is working away from the top position though.
Alexandrov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holmes sees it coming and defends easily.
Alexandrov looks gassed!
Holmes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alexandrov is working away from the top position though.
Holmes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexandrov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Holmes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alexandrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holmes keeps working.
Alexandrov stops Holmes from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Alexandrov keeps the fight on the outside.
Holmes has Alexandrov up against the cage in a clinch.
Holmes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holmes has had enough of the clinch but Alexandrov keeps him there for the moment.
Holmes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holmes lands with a hook. Alexandrov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The cut above Anton Alexandrov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses.
Holmes misses with a few strikes there.
Holmes throws a series of punches but Alexandrov avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alexandrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmes.
Holmes doesn't manage to clinch there - Alexandrov circles away.
Alexandrov has a takedown stuffed.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Holmes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Alexandrov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Holmes working Alexandrov over with strikes here.
Holmes breaks from Alexandrov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Alexandrov tries to hold on but Holmes postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alexandrov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Holmes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alexandrov on the ground.
Alexandrov is trying to get back to full guard.
Alexandrov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holmes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alexandrov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Holmes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alexandrov defends it well.
Holmes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Holmes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alexandrov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Alexandrov is trying is best to control the position here.
Alexandrov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Alexandrov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Holmes manages to get himself to full guard.
Alexandrov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alexandrov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Alexandrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Holmes is retaining full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Holmes trying to keep a closed guard but Alexandrov is proving a slippery customer.
Alexandrov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Holmes is adopting a defensive guard.
Alexandrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holmes is keeping the position for now.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Holmes scores with a hook to the body. Alexandrov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holmes throws a nice looking combination but Alexandrov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holmes tries to clinch up.
John Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes lands with a nice body punch.
Holmes tries to land a leg kick but Alexandrov saw it coming and moves away.
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Alexandrov moves out of range easily.
Holmes shoots and misses
and Alexandrov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alexandrov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Holmes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alexandrov drops back looking for a leg! Holmes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holmes manages to kick Alexandrov off! Alexandrov jumps back into Holmes's guard.
Alexandrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holmes is keeping the position for now.
Alexandrov throwing strikes but missing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Alexandrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alexandrov is controlling him.
Alexandrov postures up.
Alexandrov connects with a couple of short punches.
Alexandrov cracks Holmes with a solid left hand.
Holmes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holmes tries to get out of the position.
Holmes wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Alexandrov shoots in and drives through. Holmes sprawls well.
Holmes fails with the takedown
and Alexandrov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alexandrov.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Holmes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Holmes 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for John Holmes!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for John Holmes!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for John Holmes!
John Holmes wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Legend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Stillwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Legend comes to the cage accompanied by Like a G6. Johnny Legend has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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207 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 1 - 2, fighting out of London, Johnny Legend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Stillwell!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stillwell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Legend lands with a right hand.
Stillwell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Legend throws a jab when Stillwell was well out of range.
Legend connects with a body shot.
Stillwell needs to keep his hands up - Legend had a free shot at his head there.
Stillwell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Legend's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Legend is looking to reverse the position.
Legend manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stillwell's best efforts.
Stillwell content to control rather than advance.
Legend is looking for a sweep. Stillwell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stillwell works his foot free and advances to mount.
Stillwell wants to take Legend's back but he can't do it this time.
Legend is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stillwell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stillwell throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Legend bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Stillwell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stillwell holds on and takes a little breather.
Legend slips nicely into half guard.
Legend seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stillwell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legend is looking for a kimura but Stillwell is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Legend to get the leverage.
Stillwell wants to get back to full guard.
Legend wants to work for an arm triangle but Stillwell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stillwell wants to improve his position but Legend is controlling well.
Legend is working for a kimura but Stillwell is defending it quite comfortably.
Stillwell is defending against the submission attempts here by Legend.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Legend is breathing heavily.
Stillwell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stillwell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Legend gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stillwell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Legend doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Legend manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Legend slips nicely into half guard.
Legend trying to control the action but Stillwell is working from the bottom.
Stillwell actively working from the bottom here.
Legend wants to work for an arm triangle but Stillwell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stillwell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Legend's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Legend's back!
Legend fending off the submission attempt from Stillwell.
Legend covering up well under a series of strikes from Stillwell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legend trying to control the hands but Stillwell won't let him.
Stillwell is trying to stick to Legend's back but Legend is turning into Stillwell. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Stillwell's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Legend.
Stillwell 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.
Legend trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Legend is working hard here to advance position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Legend throws a series of strikes that have Stillwell backpedaling.
Legend goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stillwell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Legend misses with a takedown attempt - Stillwell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stillwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Legend.
Stillwell takes a swing at Legend's ribcage but misses.
Stillwell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Legend counters with a one-two to the body.
Stillwell throws a nice looking combination but Legend bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stillwell swinging wildly here.
Legend just misses with a punch to the body.
Legend smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stillwell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Stillwell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Legend defending well though.
Stillwell tries to pass to full mount but Legend defends it.
Legend is looking for a sweep. Stillwell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stillwell trying to control the action but Legend is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Legend keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Stillwell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stillwell controlling his opponent.
Stillwell throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Legend tries to reverse the position but Stillwell maintains control.
Legend wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Stillwell.
Legend tries to improve his position but instead Stillwell has taken his back!
Legend tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Legend wants to control but Stillwell is having none of it.
Stillwell wants to control the pace but Legend is squirming around nicely.
Legend is looking to get to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Stillwell there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Legend is squirming around, avoiding Stillwell's attempts to control the action.
Stillwell is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Stillwell extends the arm and Legend is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Stillwell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Concrete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Concrete!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnold Robinson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Concrete misses with a jab, cross combination.
Concrete swinging wildly here.
Concrete misses with a wild combination.
Robinson lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Jimmy Concrete has been cut.
Concrete throws a nice looking combination but Robinson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jimmy Concrete seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Concrete ducks under a wild hook from Robinson.
Some wild striking there from Concrete.
Concrete misses with a few strikes there.
Concrete misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Concrete misses with a few strikes there.
Robinson cracks a nice hook into Concrete's ribs.
Concrete is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Concrete sprawling to the canvas! Concrete rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Robinson finish him?!
Concrete is rocked!
Robinson is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Concrete flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Concrete is out cold! Robinson holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arnold Robinson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fred Boyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Odin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vic Odin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Fred Boyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vic Odin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boyle backs up against the cage.
It looks like Fred Boyle has been cut.
Odin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Boyle misses with a hook.
Odin lands a left and a right that send Boyle crashing to the mat, dazed. Odin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Boyle is rocked!
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!
Odin drops Boyle with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Boyle! Odin dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vic Odin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sambo Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy comes to the cage accompanied by Rock the Casbah. Robinson has chosen DJ Dee Kline - I don't smoke da reefa as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sambo Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy is looking to clinch but Robinson is avoiding it.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Robinson moves out of range.
Hardy stalks Robinson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Robinson's face. Robinson staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Sambo Robinson has been cut.
Hardy stalks Robinson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Robinson's face. Robinson staggers backwards, shaken.
Hardy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robinson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hardy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hardy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Robinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardy manages to get himself to full guard.
Hardy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robinson.
Robinson lands a couple of digs.
Robinson thows a big elbow that misses.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hardy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hardy has escaped and now he's on top!
Robinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hardy defends it easily.
Robinson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Robinson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hardy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson has his foot on Hardy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hardy works his way back into a safe position though.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Hardy tries to pass.
Hardy trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
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.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hardy stands up and waves to Robinson to follow him.
Robinson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hardy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hardy looks to land a combination. Robinson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That has opened up Sambo Robinson's cut even more.
Hardy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hardy.
Some wild striking there from Hardy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Robinson.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throws a sloppy head kick and Robinson moves out of range easily.
Hardy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hardy.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Robinson moves out of range.
Hardy doesn't manage to clinch there - Robinson circles away.
Robinson scores with a takedown into Hardy's guard.
Hardy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hardy tries to get out of the position.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Robinsonis looking to pass into half guard but Hardy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hardy is in guard.
Robinson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Robinson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hardy defends it easily.
Robinson looks gassed!
Hardy trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Hardy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hardy stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Hardy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robinson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hardy but Hardy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paul Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambo Robinson.
Robinson defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hardy keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Robinson distracts Hardy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hardy has his feet on Robinson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Robinson has his takedown stuffed
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The cut above Sambo Robinson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hardy misses with a head kick.
Hardy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A head kick misses from Hardy.
Robinson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hardy swivels and escapes.
Hardy lands with a cross.
Hardy stuffs the takedown attempt from Robinson. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Robinson moves out of range.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch but Robinson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Robinson doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Robinson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hardy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hardy misses with the combination.
Hardy clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Hardy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hardy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Robinson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hardy working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy can't break the clinch.
Sambo Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardy can't break the clinch.
Hardy tries to break free but Robinson pushes him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hardy 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Paul Hardy!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Paul Hardy!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Paul Hardy!
Paul Hardy wins by unanimous decision!
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