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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steven Lineker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Lineker had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven Lineker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Freddy Chapman!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lineker slips a jab and a cross from Chapman.
Chapman throws a combination. Lineker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chapman swings for the body but Lineker moves out of range.
Chapman throws a nice looking combination but Lineker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lineker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chapman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lineker just misses with a punch to the body.
Chapman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chapman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chapman misses with a double jab.
Chapman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chapman ducks right into an uppercut from Lineker.
Lineker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chapman moves away.
A shot to de liver by Lineker. Beautiful body shot.
Chapman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lineker looks to land a left hand but Chapman moved out of range nicely.
Lineker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Freddy Chapman has been cut.
Lineker lands a jab-cross combination.
Chapman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Steven Lineker has been cut.
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!
Lineker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chapman, pushing him back against the cage.
Chapman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lineker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lineker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman throws a big shot that misses.
Chapman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lineker counters with a one-two to the body.
No joy there for Lineker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chapman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lineker.
Chapman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lineker moves away.
Lineker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chapman throws a combination that misses
letting Lineker counter with a right hand.
Lineker is breathing heavily.
Lineker slips a jab and a cross from Chapman.
Lineker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lineker lunges at Chapman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chapman's hand.
Chapman tries to keep at a distance but Lineker has taken the fight into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chapman misses with a body punch.
Lineker breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Chapman.
Chapman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chapman throws a series of punches but Lineker moves out of range.
No joy there for Chapman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good exchange - Chapman coming out on top.
Freddy Chapman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lineker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Lineker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lineker clinches up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chapman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chapman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lineker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lineker content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lineker swings wildly with an uppercut but Chapman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chapman has a couple of punches blocked by Lineker.
Chapman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lineker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lineker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chapmans head.
Lineker pulls guard effortlessly.
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.
Lineker wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Chapman is now in half guard.
Chapman wants to work for an arm triangle but Lineker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lineker won't allow Chapman to pass to mount.
Chapman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lineker defends it well.
Chapman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lineker gets full guard.
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.
Lineker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chapman tries to stand but Lineker is controlling from the bottom.
Chapman slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chapman tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lineker controls his leg.
Lineker gets back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lineker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chapman's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Lineker dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chapman misses with a double jab
and Lineker counters with a stiff right hand.
Chapman looks to score with a jab to the body but Lineker is just out of range.
Lineker scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chapman throws a right and a left that Lineker avoids nicely.
Chapman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lineker moves away.
Chapman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steven Lineker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy left from Lineker finds it's target.
Lineker scores with a jab to the body.
Chapman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lineker counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Chapman's guard now.
Lineker 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.
Lineker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Chapman for as long as he can get away with.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chapman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lineker postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lineker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lineker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lineker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chapman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lineker defends well.
Lineker content to stall in guard here.
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.
Lineker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lineker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chapman is proving hard to escape from.
Lineker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chapman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lineker has managed to get both his arms back between Chapman's legs - danger averted.
Lineker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lineker wants to control from the top but Chapman keeps moving.
Chapman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman working for a triangle but Lineker defends it easily.
Chapman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lineker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lineker trying to control but Chapman is working from the bottom.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Steven Lineker just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Chapman misses with a few strikes there.
Lineker looks for a takedown but Chapman sprawls well.
Chapman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice shot by Chapman.
Chapman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lineker rather than just go for the knockout.
Lineker dodges the punch combination from Chapman.
Chapman throws a series of punches but Lineker moves out of range.
Lineker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chapman ducks under a wild hook from Lineker.
Chapman throws a series of punches but Lineker moves out of range.
Chapman misses with a wild combination.
Chapman walks into a stiff left hand from Lineker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Steven Lineker will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Lineker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chapman.
Lineker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chapman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lineker clinches.
Chapman trying to control the position but instead, Lineker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chapman into the cage.
Lineker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chapman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chapman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lineker looks to score with a jab to the body but Chapman is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chapman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chapman misses with a combination
and Lineker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chapman throws a right and a left that Lineker avoids nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chapman.
Chapman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lineker lands a two punch combo.
Chapman throws a combination that misses
and Lineker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chapman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chapman throws a nice looking combination but Lineker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lineker lands a body shot.
Chapman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chapman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lineker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chapman.
Lineker scores with a sloppy right hand. Chapman should have avoided that one.
Chapman lands with a right hand.
Chapman throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Lineker to counter with a crisp jab.
Lineker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chapman cracks Lineker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chapman jumps guard and drags Lineker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Chapman keeping moving, preventing Lineker from controlling successfully.
Lineker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Chapman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Chapman is looking for a triangle but Lineker pushes his legs off easily.
Lineker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lineker trying to control but Chapman is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chapman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lineker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lineker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Chapman keeping moving, preventing Lineker from controlling successfully.
Lineker stands up from Chapman's guard - Lineker perhaps looking for a knockout.
Chapman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lineker.
Lineker lands a jab-cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chapman throws a series of punches but Lineker avoids them all with ease.
Lineker lands a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lineker.
Chapman cracks Lineker with an open hand slap.
Lineker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steven Lineker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chapman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chapman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lineker lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lineker.
Chapman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lineker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chapman misses with a few strikes there.
Lineker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chapman's hands.
Chapman tries to bum rush Lineker with a series of wild strikes but Lineker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chapman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lineker counters with a three punch combo that has Chapman backing up. Chapman nods at Lineker to acknowledge the strikes.
Freddy Chapman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chapman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lineker counters with a left to the body.
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 Steven Lineker.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lineker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Lineker!
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