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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robt Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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210 cm
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278 lbs
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188 cm
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235 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robt Riley! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Lewis! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Excellent takedown into side control there by Lewis. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Lewis fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lewis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Riley, who protects the arm well. Riley struggling a bit here. Riley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Riley wants to control but Lewis is keeping busy and won't allow it. Riley preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Lewis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round. Riley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Riley looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Riley is not content to let Lewis control the position. Riley wants to control but Lewis is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lewis wants to stand up but Riley manages to regain full guard. Riley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Lewis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lewis has managed to get both his arms back between Riley's legs - danger averted. Riley working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Lewis looking to pass the guard. Riley trying to control the position here. Lewis wants to control from the top but Riley keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Riley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lewis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lewis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Lewis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Riley is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Riley has escaped and now he's on top! Riley won't allow Lewis to sweep him here. Riley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lewis works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Riley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lewis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riley. Riley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Riley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lewis's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Riley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Lewis should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Riley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Riley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. 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! Riley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Lewis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lewis looks winded! Lewis has momentary wrist control but Riley slips an elbow through the middle. Riley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lewis's head. Riley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Riley 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. Lewis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Riley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lewis's guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lewis wants to sweep but no luck. Lewis has momentary wrist control but Riley slips an elbow through the middle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robt Riley dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Riley shoots in but Lewis avoids the takedown attempt easily. Riley defending well as Lewis loads up on a big left hand. A cross from Lewis lands. Lewis shoots in and bounces Riley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Lewis postures up.
Riley keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully. Riley pulls Lewis in close to his closed guard and prevents Lewis from doing any damage or advancing position. Lewis looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Riley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Lewis wants to clinch and Riley counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Riley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lewis's head. 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. Riley connects with a nice short shot to Lewis's temple. Riley winds up and cracks Lewis with a swinging punch to the side of the head. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Riley lands a nice short elbow. Riley is working for a submission of some sort.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lewis wants to get back to his feet.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. 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. Riley connects with a nice short shot to Lewis's temple. Lewis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Riley. Riley is thwarting Lewis's attempts to control the position. Riley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Riley winds up and cracks Lewis with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Nice strikes from Riley there. Robt Riley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Lewis is looking for a sweep. Riley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Riley lands with a punch from half guard. Lewis is holding on to half guard well. Riley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Riley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Lewis taking some punishment here, with Riley in his half guard. Riley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Lewis taking some punishment here, with Riley in his half guard. Riley scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Riley scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Riley is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Riley 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. Lewis tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Riley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robt Riley!
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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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