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London Fighting Championship 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leo Stephenson (ranked 4080 p4p, 4182 weight class) and Logan Owens (ranked 257 p4p, 259 weight class). 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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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Leo Stephenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Logan Owens!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Owens with that takedown attempt.
Stephenson shoots in and gets a takedown into Owens's guard.
Stephenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Owens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stephenson gets to his feet. Owens looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Owens drives through with a takedown into Stephenson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stephenson wants to sweep here but Owens controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens tries to free his leg and advance position but Stephenson is retaining full guard.
Stephenson 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.
Stephenson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Owens stacks Stephenson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Owens!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens staying calm.
Owens is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stephenson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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.
Owens decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stephenson to his feet.
Owens works over Stephenson's head and body with a nice combination.
 It looks like Leo Stephenson has been cut.
Stephenson shoots in for a double leg but Owens sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Owens tries to counter with a clinch but Stephenson shakes him off and moves away.
Owens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stephenson is breathing heavily.
Owens throws a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson blocks a head kick by Owens.
Owens looks to land a combination but Stephenson avoids it well.
Owens closes the distance and pushes Stephenson back into the cage.
Stephenson breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stephenson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Owens's efforts to push away.
Owens stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Owens being controlled against the cage.
Stephenson decides to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens controlling from the top position.
Owens avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Owens stands up and waves to Stephenson to follow him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Owens gets a takedown into half guard.
Stephenson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Owens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leo Stephenson'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.
Owens clinches with his opponent.
Owens is trying to stall.
Stephenson stalling in the clinch but Owens improves position.
Stephenson prevents Owens from breaking the clinch.
Stephenson wants to take the fight to the mat but Owens manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Owens is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Owens tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stephenson smiles and moves away.
Stephenson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Owens moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stephenson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Owens.
Leo Stephenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Logan Owens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephenson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Owens is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stephenson's half guard.
Owens decides to stand up.
Owens moves into the clinch.
Owens gets control of Stephenson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Owens will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Owens manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Owens has a takedown stuffed.
Owens will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Owens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stephenson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Owens moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Owens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stephenson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stephenson with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Owens throws a head kick but Stephenson moves out of range.
Owens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stephenson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Owens goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stephenson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Owens.
Leo Stephenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stephenson darts in and clinches Owens up against the cage.
Stephenson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Owens drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stephenson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson gets the takedown into side control.
Owens explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Owens fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stephenson to the ground. Owens is now in Stephenson's guard.
Owens is standing up over Stephenson. Stephenson looks to escape but Owens dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stephenson is trying to get back to half guard.
Owens slows the pace down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Owens stands up and beckons Stephenson to his feet.
Owens tries for a takedown but Stephenson circles away easily
and Stephenson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Owens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leo Stephenson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Owens throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Stephenson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Owens misses with the combination.
Stephenson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Owens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stephenson somewhat.
Owens misses with a takedown attempt
and Stephenson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Owens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stephenson keeps the fight on the outside.
Logan Owens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Owens escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Owens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stephenson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens throws a head kick but Stephenson moves out of range.
Owens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stephenson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Stephenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stephenson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Owens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Owens shoots in for a takedown but Stephenson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Owens shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stephenson defends it nicely.
Stephenson slaps away a takedown attempt from Owens, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson shoots for a double leg takedown but Owens sprawls well. He's pushed Stephenson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Owens moves into the clinch.
Owens lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Stephenson is pressed up against the cage. Owens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stephenson down to the mat. Stephenson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Owens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stephenson circles away quickly and effectively.
Owens clinches.
Stephenson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Owens prevents it.
Owens decides to pull guard.
Stephenson stands and steps away. Owens gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owens gets a takedown into half guard.
Owens is nestled in close to Stephenson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stephenson pushes Owens off and gets back to his feet.
Stephenson stuffs the takedown attempt from Owens. Owens gets slowly back to his feet.
Owens shoots in looking for a takedown but Stephenson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Owens's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stephenson 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson stands up over Owens, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Owens is adopting a defensive guard.
Owens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stephenson passes Owens's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Owens controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Leo Stephenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Logan Owens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stephenson working the head and body with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Logan Owens.
Well Owens 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Logan Owens!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Logan Owens!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Logan Owens!
Logan Owens wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valentino Chavez (ranked 25094 p4p, 3506 weight class) and Rolando Wall (ranked 464 p4p, 343 weight class). Valentino Chavez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Valentino Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rolando Wall!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wall throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chavez was covering up waiting for the punch and Wall finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chavez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wall cracks Chavez with a solid left hand.
Chavez trying to control the position here.
Wall is working Chavez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chavez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wall is fighting to break Chavez's control of his arms but Chavez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chavez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wall working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chavez's head.
Wall lands a couple of elbows.
Wall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chavez is trying to keep Wall in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wall with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chavez has momentary wrist control but Wall slips an elbow through the middle.
Wall postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chavez throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Chavez has his hands on Wall's head, controlling the position.
Chavez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chavez looking for a sweep. Not yet Chavez, not yet.
Wall lands a couple of elbows.
Wall with a nice head shot there.
Wall working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chavez is keeping the position for now.
Wall lying in Chavez's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Chavez decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Wall taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Valentino Chavez!
A less than humble Valentino Chavez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Igor Lightning (ranked 4697 p4p, 4087 weight class) and Braxton Odom (ranked 293 p4p, 256 weight class). Braxton Odom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Igor Lightning!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Braxton Odom!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Odom shoots in but Lightning avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Odom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Odom fails with the takedown.
Odom fails with a takedown attempt.
Igor Lightning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Braxton Odom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightning gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Odom content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lightning has locked up a guillotine! Lightning's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Odom is holding on here and Lightning must be using up a lot of energy. Odom has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lightning gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Igor Lightning!
Igor Lightning is the new bantamweight champion!
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