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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Riley Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Loberjones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Loberjones told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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178 cm
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165 lbs
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182 cm
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173 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Riley Anderson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Loberjones! The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Loberjones tries to close the distance and clinch but Anderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Loberjones doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Loberjones is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Anderson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Anderson shoots in but Loberjones avoids the takedown attempt easily. The fight stays on the outside here - Loberjones looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Loberjones fails in his attempt to clinch. Anderson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Loberjones did well to prevent Anderson getting side control. 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. Loberjones tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Loberjones wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Loberjones throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Loberjones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Anderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Loberjones is just riding it out for now. Anderson eventually gives up the hold. Loberjones throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Loberjones misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Loberjones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Anderson scores with a couple of nice shots. Loberjones missing with punches from the bottom.
Loberjones landing strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
Anderson is nestled in close to Loberjones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Loberjones striking from the bottom. Anderson seems to be looking for submissions.
Anderson is looking for a kimura here.
Anderson is nestled in close to Loberjones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Loberjones missing with punches from the bottom.
Loberjones punching from the bottom.
Anderson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Anderson wants to pass the guard but Loberjones is defending well. Loberjones flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Anderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Loberjones defends it well. Nice strikes from Anderson there. Anderson seems to be looking for submissions.
Loberjones lands a couple of sideways elbows. Loberjones missing with punches from the bottom.
Anderson lands with a punch from half guard. Loberjones throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Loberjones throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Loberjones is trying to get back to full guard. Loberjones looks gassed! Anderson scoring with strikes to the body and head. Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Loberjones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson. Anderson working Loberjones over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Anderson drops an elbow to the side of Loberjones's head. Loberjones flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Anderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anderson lands a nice short elbow. Loberjones misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Anderson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Loberjones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Anderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Loberjones defends it well. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Anderson connects with a nice short shot to Loberjones's temple. Loberjones misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Anderson working over Loberjones with some ground and pound. Loberjones looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Anderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Loberjones on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Loberjones misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Anderson lands with a punch from half guard. Loberjones wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Anderson looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but Loberjones is defending well.
Anderson prevents Loberjones from improving his position. Anderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Loberjones flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Anderson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Loberjones tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Anderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Riley Anderson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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