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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bilkington (ranked 22893 p4p, 22892 weight class) and Landry Stephenson (ranked 528 p4p, 521 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Bilkington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Landry Stephenson!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephenson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bilkington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stephenson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bilkington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stephenson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bilkington sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stephenson shoots in for a takedown but Bilkington shows good takedown defense.
A low kick lands for Bilkington.
Stephenson feints and as Bilkington raises his hands in defense, Stephenson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bilkington holds on and takes a little breather.
Stephenson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bilkington has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stephenson has managed to get both his arms back between Bilkington's legs - danger averted.
Bilkington preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson connects with a couple of short punches.
Stephenson trying to control but Bilkington is working from the bottom.
Bilkington managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephenson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bilkington looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bilkington looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bilkington!
Stephenson is trying to get back to half guard.
Bilkington moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Stephenson tries to bench press Bilkington off him but Bilkington keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson manages to get back to half guard.
Bilkington seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Stephenson actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bilkington in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bilkington seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Bilkington takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's three 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. Bilkington connects with a nice short shot to Stephenson's temple.
Stephenson tries to get to full guard but Bilkington has control of the leg.
Bilkington performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stephenson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bilkington swivels and escapes.
Bobby Bilkington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landry Stephenson.
Stephenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bilkington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bilkington 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.
Stephenson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bilkington escapes and throws Stephenson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bilkington working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bilkington tries for a kimura but Stephenson is defending well.
Stephenson tries to bench press Bilkington off him but Bilkington keeps the position.
Bilkington works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bilkington decides to stand up, so the ref orders Stephenson to his feet.
Stephenson wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stephenson tries for a takedown but Bilkington sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bilkington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stephenson closes the distance and clinches.
Bilkington successfully pulls guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bilkington dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bilkington stuffs the takedown attempt from Stephenson. Stephenson gets slowly back to his feet.
Stephenson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bilkington swivels and escapes.
Bilkington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stephenson shoots in for a double leg but Bilkington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bobby Bilkington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landry Stephenson.
Stephenson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stephenson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stephenson forces Bilkington back against the cage and clinches.
Our sources have told us that Bilkington has been working on his elbows in the gym.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bilkington - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stephenson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bilkington avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilkington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bilkington shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stephenson's guard.
Bilkington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stephenson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephenson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bilkington works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stephenson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bilkington is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bilkington is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bilkington prevents Stephenson from improving his position.
Bilkington not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stephenson is trying to control but can't.
Bilkington with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stephenson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bilkington pulls his head out easily.
Bilkington seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bilkington is trying to work for a kimura but Stephenson is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilkington is trying to work for a kimura but Stephenson is defending well.
Bilkington perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bilkington leaves Stephenson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bilkington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stephenson can do to turn this around?
Bilkington fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stephenson to the ground. Bilkington is now in Stephenson's guard.
Bilkington won't allow Stephenson to sweep him here.
Bilkington postures up.
Stephenson has a closed guard, preventing Bilkington from standing up.
Stephenson wants to sweep here but Bilkington controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bilkington with a nice head shot there.
Bilkington showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stephenson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bilkington is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bilkington dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Stephenson fails with the takedown.
Bilkington decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bilkington is working for a kimura but Stephenson is defending it quite comfortably.
Bilkington slows the pace down in half guard.
Bilkington working Stephenson over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson wants to improve his position but Bilkington is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephenson wants to get back to full guard but Bilkington has passed into side control.
Stephenson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bilkington wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stephenson trying to remain calm as Bilkington controls from the top position.
Stephenson is trying to get back to half guard.
Bilkington is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stephenson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stephenson regains half guard.
Bobby Bilkington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Stephenson wants to get back to full guard.
Stephenson trying to control here.
Stephenson tries to get to full guard but Bilkington has control of the leg.
Stephenson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bilkington is taking a breather. Stephenson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bilkington is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bilkington wants to free his trapped foot but Stephenson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stephenson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Stephenson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bilkington is one step ahead there.
Stephenson is working an open guard so Bilkington takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bilkington gets a double leg takedown into Stephenson's guard.
Bilkington postures up.
Stephenson wants to sweep here but Bilkington controlling him for the moment.
Stephenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stephenson trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bilkington chips away with some ground and pound.
Bilkington postures up in Stephenson's guard and throws a big left but Stephenson blocks it.
Bilkington with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stephenson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Stephenson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bilkington defends well.
Bilkington 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.
Landry Stephenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Bilkington showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bilkington, 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Bilkington!
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RATING
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