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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lou Valentine (ranked 1075 p4p, 1893 weight class) and Shock Linewood (ranked 145 p4p, 237 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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9 - 7 - 0 |
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lou Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 25 - 1, fighting out of London, Shock Linewood!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentine gets tackled into the cage by Linewood. Linewood maintains the clinch.
Valentine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Linewood backwards.
Valentine blocks an uppercut.
Valentine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Linewood backwards.
Linewood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Valentine tries to work over Linewood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've been informed that Linewood has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Linewood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Linewood tries to work over Valentine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valentine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valentine has a couple of punches blocked by Linewood.
Linewood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Linewood.
Linewood misses with the head strike.
Linewood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Valentine takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Linewood jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Valentine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valentine gets a double leg takedown into Linewood's guard.
Valentine looking to pass the guard.
Valentine landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine trying to control but Linewood is working from the bottom.
Valentine trying to move into half guard but instead Linewood has managed to sweep!
Linewood trying to control the position from guard on top but Valentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valentine seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Linewood is looking to work some ground and pound but Valentine has wrist control.
Valentine 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.
Valentine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Valentine has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Linewood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Valentine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Linewood from controlling successfully.
Valentine is looking for a triangle but Linewood pushes his legs off easily.
Valentine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Linewood manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Linewood wants to sweep but no luck.
Linewood can't keep his opponent in guard - Valentine advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Linewood is looking for a sweep. Valentine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valentine is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Linewood defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine is trying to work for a kimura but Linewood is defending well.
Valentine is working for a kimura but Linewood is defending it quite comfortably.
Valentine prevents Linewood from improving his position.
Linewood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Valentine is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four 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.
Valentine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Linewood keeps working.
Valentine is looking for a kimura here.
Valentine lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valentine trying to pass the guard but Linewood defending well.
Valentine with the ground and pound but Linewood uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Valentine content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Linewood has locked up a guillotine! Linewood's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Valentine is holding on here and Linewood must be using up a lot of energy. Valentine has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Linewood gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shock Linewood!
Shock Linewood thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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