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Event:
AD370: The North Remembers
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Drake walks into a jab.
Lil III scores with the left hand. Drake knows he should have avoided that one.
Lil III tests Drake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lil III lands a jab to the head.
Lil III scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lil III with a nice cross.
Lil III scores with a one two! Drake had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lil III throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lil III looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lil III changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lil III is looking to chop away at Drake's legs.
Lil III jabs Drake right on the nose. Drake blinks but takes it well.
Lil III misses with an uppercut. Drake saw that one coming.
Drake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lil III is looking for the big counter here.
Lil III looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lil III scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Drake takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lil III slips a straight right by Drake.
Lil III dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drake. That did some damage!#T1#
Lil III swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Drake counters with a nice kick to the body.
A jab from Lil III does it's job there.
Lil III lands a really nice looking cross but Drake seems unphased.
#TD#
Drake closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Drake wants to control but Lil III is keeping him busy.
Lil III trying to remain calm as Drake controls from the top position.#SUB#
Drake tries for a kimura but Lil III is defending well.
Lil III wants to control but Drake postures up.#SUB#
Drake is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lil III knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2##SUB#
Drake is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lil III knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lil III can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lil III is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Sloppy strikes there by Drake.#SUB#
Drake is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lil III has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lil III taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lil III wants to control but Drake postures up.
Drake trying to control the position but Lil III is working away.
Lil III is trying to escape the position but Drake is controlling the position.
Drake working away.#SUB#
Drake thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4##SUB#
Drake thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Drake is trying to get an arm triangle but Lil III is defending well.
Drake looking to control but instead Lil III has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lil III is positioning himself well to prevent Drake advancing to mount.
Drake is just content to waste time from the top position. Lil III takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ba Lil III dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Drake takes one to the side of the head.
Lil III throws a hook to the side of Drake's head but Drake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lil III misses with a low kick.
It looked like Drake was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lil III.
A combination from Lil III does no damage. #TD#
Drake manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lil III on his heels. He'll look to pass Lil III's guard now, I'm sure.
Lil III looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drake is one step ahead there.
Drake trying to control but Lil III is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lil III is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lil III looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drake is one step ahead there.
Lil III has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Lil III trying to keep a closed guard but Drake is proving a slippery customer.
Drake looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Drake postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lil III is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Drake, into his guard. #REVB#
Lil III slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lil III forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Drake tries to roll over but Lil III keeps him under control.
Drake is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lil III's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lil III's back!
Frankie Drake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lil III wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Drake is looking for the choke from the back position but Lil III is controlling his hands well.
Drake has the hooks in. Lil III is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Lil III is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Drake misses with an elbow to the head. #T3#
Drake has the hooks in. Lil III is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Drake controlling the position well here. Lil III rolled but Drake kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Lil III right now.
Lil III breaks Drake's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T4#
Drake keeping moving, preventing Lil III from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Drake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lil III gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Drake has his foot on Lil III's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lil III works his way back into a safe position though.
Lil III controlling from the top position.
Lil III wants to pass the guard but Drake is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drake trying to keep a closed guard but Lil III is proving a slippery customer.
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 Frankie Drake will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
An inside leg kick lands from Lil III. #TD#
Drake shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lil III napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Drake has an Americana. Lil III didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Drake is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Drake hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Frankie Drake!
After the big win, Frankie Drake made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MayheM sportswear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
AD364: 155lb Tournament Finale
Date: Jul 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Monroe lands a nice hook to Lil III's body. Lil III takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Monroe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monroe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Monroe misses with a looping right.
Monroe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lil IIIs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Monroe takes a swing at Lil III's ribcage but misses.
Monroe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lil III. Lil III circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lil III just misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe is looking to counter punch.
Monroe misses with a hook. Lil III ducked under it nicely.
Lil III fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Monroe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lil III displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lil III throws an overhand right that lands on Monroe's shoulder, as Monroe tries to avoid the shot.
Monroe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lil III lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lil III chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lil III cracks a nice hook into Monroe's ribs.
Lil III slips a jab from Monroe.
Nice shot by Monroe.
Lil III just misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lil III.
Lil III looks to land a right hand but Monroe moved out of range.
Jab, jab by Lil III - just one landing.
Lil III darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lil III ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monroe moves away.#T1#
Monroe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monroe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A good leg kick by Monroe.
Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lil III manages to avoid it.
Lil III walks into a jab.
Monroe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Monroe throws the left hand but Lil III avoids the punch easily.
Lil III uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
Monroe backing away here, and Lil III unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Monroe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lil III is out of range.
Lil III misses with a hook. Monroe ducked under it nicely.
Lil III throws a chopping leg kick but Monroe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Monroe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lil III checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lil III lands a head shot.
Jon Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lil III lands the left hand.
Monroe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe avoids the body shot from Lil III.
Monroe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lil III checks a leg kick.
Monroe lands a nice shot that snaps Lil III's head back.
Monroe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Monroe wants to land a leg kick but Lil III is out of range. #T2#
Lil III uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
Lil III is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Monroe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lil III's jab looks to have found its range, popping Monroe under the eye.
Lil III scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Monroe feints and then cracks Lil III's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lil III down.
Monroe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lil III checks a leg kick.
Lil III was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lil III buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Monroe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lil III looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lil III misses the jab.
Monroe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lil III throws a low kick but it's checked well by Monroe.
Lil III connects with a leg kick. Monroe looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Good work by Lil III as he checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Lil III on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lil III blocks a head kick by Monroe.
Lil III works over Monroe's head and body with a nice combination.
Lil III connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lil III on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Monroe misses with a body shot.
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lil III moves away.
Lil III works Monroe's body with a nice hook.
Lil III scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
A big right from Lil III misses.
Lil III uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
Monroe digs a good hook to Lil III's body.
Lil III buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lil III just misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe missing with a left hand there. Lil III was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe scores with a head kick. Lil III tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lil III.
Lil III uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
Monroe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Monroe throws a head kick that Lil III semi-blocks.
Lil III connects with a solid leg kick.
Lil III throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Monroe on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Monroe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lil III throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It appears Monroe was looking to counter with a kick there.
Monroe looks to land a combination but Lil III avoids it well.
Monroe throws a series of punches but Lil III moves out of range.
Monroe misses with a lunging right hand
and Lil III counters with an outside leg kick.
Monroe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Monroe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lil III's sensitive parts.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lil III darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Monroe wants to land a leg kick but Lil III is out of range.
Monroe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Monroe throwing a counter right hand but Lil III manages to avoid it.
Monroe scores with a nice strike.
Lil III tries to score with a low kick but Monroe moves his leg out of the way.
Monroe throws a front kick aimed at Lil III's knee but Lil III avoids it well.
Lil III lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Monroe wants to slow Lil III down by chopping away at his legs.
Lil III just misses with a punch to the body.
Lil III lands with a good body shot.
Monroe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lil III is able to avoid easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Lil III.
Monroe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Monroe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lil III lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monroe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lil III.
Lil III lands with a right hand.
Monroe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Lil III finds it's way through Monroe's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ba Lil III will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Lil III uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Monroe has time to react.
Monroe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lil III ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lil III takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Monroe lands with a shot to the body.
Monroe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lil III uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
Ba Lil III seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monroe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Good work by Monroe as he checks the leg kick.
Monroe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Monroe misses with a looping right.
Lil III looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lil III takes a jab right on the kisser.
Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lil III manages to avoid it.
A lazy left from Monroe finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monroe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lil III.
A solid leg kick lands there for Monroe.
Monroe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Monroe scores with a decent looking hook.
Lil III displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monroe throws out the jab.
Monroe checks a low kick from Lil III.
Monroe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lil III fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Monroe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A left and a right from Monroe both land. Nice combination. #T1#
Lil III lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Monroe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lil III tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monroe was well out of range. Poor timing from Lil III.
Monroe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lil III checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lil III lunges at Monroe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Monroe's hand.
Lil III lands a slapping body shot.
Monroe lands an overhand right.
Lil III cracks Monroe with an open hand slap.
Lil III will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Monroe throws an overhand right that lands on Lil III's shoulder, as Lil III tries to avoid the shot.
Lil III misses with a body shot.
Lil III is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Monroe is looking to slow Lil III down with leg kicks.
Monroe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lil III counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monroe throws a hook but Lil III blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Lil III.
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Lil III ducks down to avoid it.
Lil III misses with a two punch combination.
Lil III lands a lovely overhand right.
Lil III lands an overhand right.#T2#
Jab, jab by Lil III - just one landing.
Monroe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lil III misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monroe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Monroe is looking to chop away at Lil III's legs.
Monroe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Monroe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lil III sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lil III bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lil III scores with a leg kick.
Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lil III! But no joy.
Lil III fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Monroe checks it well.
Lil III lands a jab to the head.
Monroe scores with a hook.
Monroe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lil III throws a jab but it's blocked by Monroe.
Monroe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monroe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monroe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lil IIIs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jon Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lil III misses the shot to the body.
Monroe tries to move into range but Lil III moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Monroe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Good shot there by Lil III.
Lil III uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monroe.
Monroe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Monroe looks to score with a jab to the body but Lil III is just out of range.
Monroe looks to throw the jab but Lil III is out of range.
Monroe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Monroe blocks a low kick nicely.
Lil III connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lil III was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe.
Monroe tries to score with a low kick but Lil III moves his leg out of the way.
Lil III misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lil III lands a really nice looking cross but Monroe seems unphased.
Monroe defending well as Lil III loads up on a big left hand.
Monroe motions for Lil III to come forward. Monroe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lil III connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lil III feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Monroes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lil III uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Monroe has time to react.
Lil III swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lil III has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Monroe misses with a few strikes there.
Lil III throws a series of punches but Monroe avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Monroe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lil III keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lil III digs a good hook to Monroe's body.
Good exchange - Monroe coming out on top.
Monroe throws a head kick that misses
and Lil III counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Monroe thinking.
Lil III fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Monroe on the side of the head.
Lil III scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Monroe doesn't seem bothered though.
Lil III lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lil III keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monroe.
Monroe misses with a double jab.
Monroe backing away here, and Lil III unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lil III gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Monroe.
Monroe fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lil III throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lil III throws a good cross that connects.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lil III keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lil III scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lil III lands a body shot.
Lil III lands a jab to Monroe's midsection.
Monroe takes one to the chin there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ba Lil III showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Lil III fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monroe manages to avoid it.
Monroe moves out of range of the body kick from Lil III.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Monroe might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lil III scores with a crisp jab that stopped Monroe in his tracks.
Monroe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lil III.
Lil III slips a jab from Monroe.
Monroe lands a nice shot that snaps Lil III's head back.
Monroe misses with a looping left.
Monroe moves out of range of the strikes.
That kick from Monroe tenderised Lil III's leg. Lil III is trying to keep his angry face on.
Monroe ducks right into an uppercut from Lil III.
Lil III lands a glancing blow to the side of Monroe's head.
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Lil III ducks down to avoid it.
Monroe blocks a low kick nicely.
Lil III scores with a jab. Monroe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Monroe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monroe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lil III moves away.
Lil III lands a nice leg kick that just misses Monroe's sensitive parts.
Nice shot by Lil III.
Monroe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monroe throws the kick towards the body but Lil III avoids it.#T1#
Lil III throws a shot from downtown. Monroe moves away and avoids it.
Monroe throws a body punch but Lil III moves out of range.
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Lil III ducks down to avoid it.
Lil III doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lil III blocks a head kick by Monroe.
Lil III keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC2#
Monroe is rocked!
Monroe throws an overhand right that lands on Lil III's shoulder, as Lil III tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Lil III misses.
Oh Monroe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lil III fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Monroe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lil III scores with a body shot.
Lil III throws a shot to the body.
Monroe seems to have got his legs back now.
Lil III moves into range and connects with a jab.
Monroe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lil III cracks the inside of Monroe's front leg.
BOOM! Lil III lands a beautiful left hook that drops Monroe. Monroe tries to recover but Lil III is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Monroe lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ba Lil III!
Ba Lil III thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
AD359:155lb Tournament R2
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Bishop blocks a leg kick.
Lil III throws a leg kick #TD#
and Bishop counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bishop working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bishop scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lil III keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Bishop postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop connects with a couple of short punches.
Bishop controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bishop looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop slips nicely into half guard.
Lil III tries to roll over but Bishop keeps him under control.#T1##SUB#
Bishop is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lil III has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bishop tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lil III knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bishop is just content to waste time from the top position. Lil III takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bishop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bishop has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lil III working a defensive guard here.
Bishop postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Lil III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lil III trying to keep a closed guard but Bishop is proving a slippery customer.
Bishop postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lil III preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Lil III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lil III works Bishop's body with a nice hook.
Lil III showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bishop.
Lil III slips a jab and a cross from Bishop.
Ba Lil III seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bishop checks a low kick from Lil III.
Bishop misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Lil III shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bishop as he avoids it easily.
Donk. Lil III catches Bishop right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Lil III does it's job there.
A punch combination from Bishop misses.
Bishop throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lil III misses with an uppercut.
Bishop is looking to counter with head kicks.
A jab from Bishop does it's job there.
Lil III fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bishop on the side of the head.
Bishop throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bishop takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lil III works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Lil III there.
Bishop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lil III doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lil III just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bishop closes the distance and clinches up with Lil III, looking for a takedown. Bishop pushes Lil III against the cage but Lil III circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lil III jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T4#
Lil III slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bishop goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Lil III fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bishop takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bishop throws a right and a left that Lil III avoids nicely.
A nice side step and Lil III releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lil III looks to land a left hand but Bishop moved out of range nicely.
Lil III swats away the attempt to clinch by Bishop.
Lil III cracks a nice hook into Bishop's ribs.
Lil III changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lil III checks a leg kick nicely.
Lil III is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bishop lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lil III is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bishop had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lil III scores with a leg kick.
Lil III lands with a straight right. Bishop didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ba Lil III will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bishop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Bishop. Beautiful body shot.
A cross from Lil III lands.
A big left from Lil III misses.
Bishop attempts a counter takedown but Lil III avoids it well and moves away.
Bishop takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bishop misses with a two punch combination.
Lil III throws out a leg kick but Bishop moves out of range and Lil III only half commits.
Bishop moves out of range as Lil III strikes.
Lil III clobbers Bishop with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lil III throws a hook but Bishop blocks it.
Lil III just misses with a punch to the body.
Lil III chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bishop can pounce on him.
Bishop connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lil III throws a combination. Bishop tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ba Lil III seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lil III takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lil III.
#KD#
Bishop drops Lil III with a big left hand and mounts him. Lil III is in big trouble! #ROC#
Lil III is rocked!
Bishop is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lil III can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lil III is still in real trouble! Can Bishop finish him?#T1#
Lil III is looking to improve his position but Bishop isn't that keen on the idea.
Bishop connects with a bit shot that sees Lil III covering up! More strikes from Bishop and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bishop is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Bishop!
Our winner, Arthur Bishop, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
AD343: Super Luigi
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Lil III looks to score with a jab to the body but Lundin is just out of range.
Lil III misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Lil III. Beautiful body shot.
Lundin misses with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Lil III blocks the leg kick.
Lil III looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A low kick from Lil III is predictable there
and Lundin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lundin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lil III.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lil III.
Lil III with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lil III jabs Lundin right on the nose. Lundin blinks but takes it well.
Lil III throws a hook but Lundin avoids it easily.
Lundin scores with a leg kick.
Lil III moves out of range as Lundin throws a body kick.
Lundin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Lil III misses. #CL#
Lundin closes the distance and pushes Lil III back into the cage.
Lundin is leaning against Lil III and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lil III swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lundin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Lil III jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lundin walks away with a smile on his face. Lil III gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ba Lil III seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lundin lands a body shot.
Lundin throws a right hand that Lil III ducks under and follows up with a left that Lil III also avoids with ease.
Lundin looks for the body kick but Lil III saw that one coming.
Lundin misses with a body shot.
We've been informed that Lil III 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.
Lundin ducks under a wild hook from Lil III.
Lundin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lundin connects with an inside leg kick.
Lundin checks a leg kick nicely.
Lil III falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lundin counters with a nice leg kick.
Lundin misses with an attempted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Lundin.
Lundin misses with a hook.
Lil III tries a head kick but it misses.
Lundin motions for Lil III to come forward. Lundin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lil III moves out of range of the strikes.
Lundin pushes Lil III away with a front kick.
Lil III throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lil III looks to score with a jab to the body but Lundin is just out of range.#CL#
Lundin moves into the clinch successfully.
Lundin tries a body shot but Lil III blocks it.
Lil III presses Lundin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lundin fails to pull guard.
Lil III leaning against his opponent.
Lundin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hook to the body lands for Lundin.
Lundin wants to stall.
Lil III misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lundin tries to work over Lil III's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Lil III.
Lundin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lil III blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lundin throws a head punch that misses.
Lil III will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lundin up against the cage.
Lundin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lil III backwards. #T3#
The referee calls for Lil III to work.
Lil III blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Lundin.
Lundin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lil III backwards.
Lundin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lil III tries a body shot but Lundin blocks it.
Lil III blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lil III misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lil III managing to block the knees to the body from Lundin.
Lundin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lil III backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Lundin.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lundin.
Lil III misses with a punch to the body.
Lundin misses with a knee strike.
Lil III lands a right hand.
A short right from Lundin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lil III tries to work over Lundin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Lil III misses with a punch to the body.
Lil III tries to throw a body punch but Lundin avoids it by throwing Lil III back against the cage.
Lil III swings wildly with an uppercut but Lundin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lundin blocks an uppercut.
Lil III trying to stall but Lundin improves his position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lundin.
Lundin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lundin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lil III's elbow.
Lundin misses with the head strike.
Lundin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lil III fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lil III softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Lundin.
Lundin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lundin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lil III - that landed with a thud.
Lundin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lil III pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Lundin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Lundin.
Lundin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lundin lands with a straight right. Lil III didn't see that one coming.
Lundin throws a leg kick but Lil III checks it.
Lil III fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lundin manages to avoid it.
Lundin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lil III can do to turn this around?
Lil III wants to land a leg kick but Lundin is out of range.
Lil III takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lundin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lil III moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lil III takes a swing at Lundin's ribcage but misses.
Lundin misses with a two punch combination.
Lil III lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lil III connects with a right hand. Lundin shakes it off.
Lundin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lundin with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lil III lands a glancing blow to the side of Lundin's head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lil III.
Lundin checks a leg kick.
Lundin throws a big counter combination but Lil III scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lil III scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Lundin.
Lundin slips a straight right by Lil III.
Lil III lands a really nice looking cross but Lundin seems unphased.
Lil III misses with a low kick.
A lazy left from Lundin finds it's target.
Lil III connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lundin.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lundin checks a leg kick.
Lundin misses with a low kick.
Lundin lands a leg kick that knocks Lil III off balance momentarily.
A punch combination from Lundin misses.
A nice side step and Lil III releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lil III lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lil III pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lundin tried to counter with a leg kick but Lil III avoided it.
Lil III looks to land a left hand but Lundin moved out of range nicely.
Lundin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
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!
Lil III swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lil III takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Lundin.#T2#
Lil III tries to work over Lundin's front leg with a kick but Lundin checks it.
Cody Lundin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lundin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lil III throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lundin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Lil III is rocked!
Lil III dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lil III on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lil III misses with a lunging right hand
and Lundin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lil III is still on wobbly legs! Can Lundin finish him?
Lundin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lil III seems to have recovered his senses.
Cody Lundin is winning the standup battle so far.
Lundin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lil III misses with a low kick.
Lil III feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lundin's calf.
Lundin connects with a leg kick. Lil III looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lil III just misses with a punch to the body.
Lundin slips a straight right by Lil III.
Lil III throws a nice looking combination but Lundin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cody Lundin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lundin.
Lundin throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Good exchange - Lundin coming out on top.
Lil III connects with a leg kick. Lundin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Some bone on bone action there as Lil III checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lil III throws a body punch but Lundin moves out of range.
Lil III misses with a leg kick
and Lundin counters with a thumping low kick. #TD2#
Lil III looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lil III forces his way into half guard.
Lil III is breathing heavily.
Lundin is trying is best to control the position here.
Lil III wants to control but Lundin is keeping him busy.
Lil III content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundin is trying to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
Lundin looking for submissions off his back.
Lil III is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lundin is squirming around, avoiding Lil III's attempts to control the action.
Lundin is in all sorts of trouble here.
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!
Lil III controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ba Lil III will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Lundin throws a leg kick that misses.
Lil III throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lundin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lundin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lil III.
Lil III throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lil III misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lundin.
Lundin cracks Lil III with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lil III throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lil III throws a body punch but Lundin moves out of range.
Lil III moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lil III lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lundin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lundin misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Lundin.
Lil III let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lil III takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Lil III jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lundin moves out of range of the leg kick from Lil III.
Lil III chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lundin can pounce on him.
Lundin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lil III.
Lil III feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lundin's calf.
Lundin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lil III throws a big shot that misses.
Lundin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lil III misses with the combination.
Lundin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lil III throws a big shot that misses.
Lil III misses with a looping left.
Lundin throws a leg kick but Lil III checks it.
A low kick from Lil III is predictable there
and Lundin counters with a straight right hand.
Lundin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lil III just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Lundin misses the target.
Lil III throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lundin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Lil III just misses with a punch to the body.
Lundin tried to counter with a leg kick but Lil III avoided it.
Lundin tries to score with a low kick but Lil III moves his leg out of the way.
Lil III with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lundin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lil III's calf.
Lil III scores with a nice strike.
Lil III lands a head shot.
Lundin lands a jab-cross combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lil III.
#TD#
Lundin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lil III's half guard.
Lundin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lil III is staying active underneath Lundin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lundin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Lundin trying to control from half guard but Lil III is working away.
Lundin stalling.
Lundin is looking to stall here but Lil III recovers full guard.
Lundin wants to pass the guard but Lil III is keeping the position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lil III is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lil III working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lundin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lil III has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lil III and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lundin. Lil III does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by Lil III.
A good leg kick by Lil III.
Lil III misses with a looping left.
Lil III looks to land a left hand but Lundin moved out of range nicely.
Lil III sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lundin misses with a leg kick.
Lil III throws the left hand but Lundin avoids the punch easily.
Lundin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lil III's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lil III pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lundin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lil III.
Lundin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ba Lil III.
I think Lil III has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ba Lil III!
An out of breath Ba Lil III thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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