UCLA 18: Dingo vs Tankard PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Winters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calvin Carter could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Winters's chin.

Carter
vs
Winters

184 cm
20
202 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

182 cm
23
201 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calvin Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Winters!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winters manages to avoid it.
A jab from Winters does it's job there.
Winters takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Winters throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carter.
Winters stuns Carter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Carter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Winters jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Winters dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Winters lands a nice shot that snaps Carter's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winters with a hook.
Winters lands with a nice combination. Carter backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Calvin Carter has been cut.
Carter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Winters counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Carter. That snapped Winters's head back.
Winters swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Carter is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Winters.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Winters.
Winters thuds his right hand into Carter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice cross by Winters.

Carter is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winters tries to bum rush Carter with a series of wild strikes but Carter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Winters cracks Carter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Winters scores with a jab to the head.
Winters connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Carter tumbling to the canvas! Winters pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Carter was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Winters!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ranta Runtiringen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Runtiringen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is "Death cures all pain" by Suicide Commando. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Runtiringen
vs
Johnson

170 cm
23
160 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

170 cm
26
162 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ranta Runtiringen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson blocks a head kick by Runtiringen.
Runtiringen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Runtiringen misses with a head kick.
Johnson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Runtiringen checks a leg kick.
Runtiringen throws a body kick that misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Runtiringen.
Runtiringen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Runtiringen avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Runtiringen for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Runtiringen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Runtiringen controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Runtiringen tries to tie him up.
Runtiringen avoiding damage as Johnson throws knees to the body.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Runtiringen leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Runtiringen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Runtiringen working Johnson over with knees to the body.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Runtiringen avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Runtiringen holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Runtiringen can't get the takedown.
Runtiringen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Runtiringen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Runtiringen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johnson up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Runtiringen.
Runtiringen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.

Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson throws a push kick but Runtiringen slaps the foot to one side.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Runtiringen circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Runtiringen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Runtiringen wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runtiringen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Johnson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Runtiringen was covering up waiting for the punch and Johnson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Runtiringen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Runtiringen wants to sweep but no luck.
Runtiringen trying to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control but Runtiringen is working from the bottom.
Johnson postures up in Runtiringen's guard and throws a big left but Runtiringen blocks it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Runtiringen holds on and takes a little breather.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson won't allow Runtiringen to sweep him here.

Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Runtiringen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Runtiringen manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Runtiringen's guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Runtiringen blocks a head kick by Johnson.

That's four 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.
A head kick by Runtiringen misses

and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Runtiringen won't be happy with that.
Runtiringen tries to improve position but can't.
Johnson trying to control the action but Runtiringen is working from the bottom.
Runtiringen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Runtiringen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Runtiringen keeping control of the position.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Runtiringen is having none of it.
Runtiringen regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ranta Runtiringen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Runtiringen misses with a head kick.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Runtiringen.
Runtiringen throws a head kick that misses.

Runtiringen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Runtiringen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Runtiringen misses with a knee strike.

Runtiringen successfully pulls guard.

Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Runtiringen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Runtiringen manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Runtiringen's guard.
Runtiringen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Johnson!
Runtiringen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Runtiringen avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Runtiringen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Johnson tries to hold on but Runtiringen postures up.
Runtiringen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Ranta Runtiringen just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Runtiringen swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runtiringen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ranta Runtiringen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Runtiringen moves into the clinch.
Runtiringen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Johnson's face.
Runtiringen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Runtiringen misses with a knee strike.
Johnson just leaning against Runtiringen, taking a breather.
Johnson tries to work over Runtiringen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Runtiringen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Runtiringen connects with a knee to the head.
Runtiringen stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Runtiringen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Runtiringen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Johnson's defenses.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Johnson taking a breather.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Runtiringen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Come on Runtiringen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Runtiringen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runtiringen is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Runtiringen into the cage.
Runtiringen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
Runtiringen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Runtiringen holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Ranta Runtiringen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Johnson.
Runtiringen with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Johnson decides to pull guard.
Runtiringen trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Runtiringen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ranta Runtiringen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Runtiringen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Runtiringen lands with a slapping head kick.
Runtiringen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnson avoids it really well and circles away.
Runtiringen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ranta Runtiringen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Runtiringen.
Runtiringen misses with a head kick.
Runtiringen thows a leg kick but Johnson checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Runtiringen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Runtiringen avoids a punch combination nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
Runtiringen misses with a body kick.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson checks a low kick from Runtiringen.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Runtiringen keeps it at a distance.
Johnson throws and low kick but Runtiringen moves out of range easily.
Runtiringen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Runtiringen.
Runtiringen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Runtiringen moves out of range easily.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Runtiringen was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson fails in his attempt to clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
Johnson taking a breather here.
Runtiringen manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runtiringen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Runtiringen is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Runtiringen wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Runtiringen is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Runtiringen is doing well to control the position and prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.
Johnson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Runtiringen tries to control Johnson's body but Johnson pushes him off. Runtiringen squirms to his side and now Johnson has his back!
Runtiringen covering up well and avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to keep control of the position but Runtiringen is staying busy.
Johnson somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Runtiringen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Runtiringen is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Runtiringen can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Runtiringen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Runtiringen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Runtiringen advances position into side control!
Runtiringen controls the position.
Jason Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ranta Runtiringen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Runtiringen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Johnson's shoulder. That is not cool.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Johnson.
I think Runtiringen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ranta Runtiringen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawne Merriman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldberg's entrance music is GOLDBERG. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Goldberg
vs
Merriman

193 cm
24
265 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

193 cm
19
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shawne Merriman!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merriman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Goldberg.
Merriman fails with the takedown

and Goldberg counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Merriman!
Goldberg looking to control and managing it successfully.
Merriman wants to control but Goldberg is having none of it.
Goldberg controlling from the full mount.
Goldberg tries to control but Merriman wriggling away.
Goldberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Merriman is squirming around, avoiding Goldberg's attempts to control the action.
Merriman tries to reverse the position but Goldberg maintains control.
Goldberg scoring with strikes but Merriman is staying in there.
Merriman working to try and regain half guard.
Goldberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Merriman is looking to escape.
Goldberg lands a nice shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merriman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Goldberg with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Goldberg content just to control the position here.
Goldberg lands a nice shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merriman is looking to improve his position but Goldberg isn't that keen on the idea.
Goldberg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Goldberg landing strikes, looking to finish!
Merriman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Merriman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goldberg working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Goldberg wants to finish this one by submission but Merriman is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Goldberg.
Merriman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Goldberg dominating with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merriman gets back to half guard.
Goldberg seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldberg passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Goldberg dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Goldberg looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Merriman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goldberg is one step ahead there.
Merriman trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Merriman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Goldberg is working Merriman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Goldberg won't allow Merriman to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldberg working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Merriman wants to stand up but Goldberg is controlling him.
Goldberg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Merriman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Merriman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goldberg manages to get himself to full guard.
Goldberg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Merriman is controlling him.
Merriman postures up.
Bill Goldberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Merriman trying to control but Goldberg is working from the bottom.
Goldberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Merriman.
Goldberg controlling Merriman's posture.
Merriman sitting in guard here, content to control.

Goldberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Merriman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Merriman stands up over Goldberg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Goldberg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Goldberg tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg keeping moving, preventing Merriman from controlling successfully.

Goldberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Merriman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Merriman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Merriman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Merriman looking to sit in guard and control but Goldberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Merriman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Goldberg!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Goldberg wants to hold on but Merriman pushes him away.
Merriman tries to control but Goldberg wriggling away.
Goldberg wants to hold on but Merriman pushes him away.
Merriman trying to control but Goldberg is having none of it.
Goldberg is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldberg holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Merriman tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Goldberg dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Merriman has his takedown stuffed

so Goldberg counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Merriman trying to control the position.

Merriman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Merriman trying to keep a closed guard but Goldberg is proving a slippery customer.
Goldberg wanted to stand there but Merriman had control of the position.
Goldberg scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Goldberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Merriman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merriman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Merriman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Goldberg puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Goldberg working the head and body with strikes.
Merriman trying to control here.
Merriman is trying to stand up here but Goldberg is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Goldberg tries to stand but can't do so whilst Merriman controls his leg.
Goldberg trying to control from half guard but Merriman is working away.
Merriman wants to get back to full guard.
Merriman is trying to maintain the position but Goldberg is very close to passing his half guard.
Merriman wants to get back to full guard.
Merriman works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg prevents Merriman from getting back to his feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Merriman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Goldberg sprawls well initially but Merriman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Merriman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goldberg throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Merriman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Goldberg's head.
Goldberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Goldberg kicks off Merriman and gets to his feet.
Goldberg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Goldberg tries for a takedown but Merriman circles away easily

and Merriman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Merriman cracks Goldberg with a solid left hand.
Merriman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Merriman is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merriman trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merriman connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Merriman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Merriman wants to control from the top but Goldberg keeps moving.
Shawne Merriman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bill Goldberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Merriman works over Goldberg with some ground and pound from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shawne Merriman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Goldberg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Goldberg!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christian Bhumsuko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Clowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bhumsuko comes to the cage accompanied by Feel Good Drag. Jason Clowe struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bhumsuko
vs
Clowe

170 cm
20
170 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

185 cm
24
187 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christian Bhumsuko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Clowe!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bhumsuko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bhumsuko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bhumsuko throws the kick towards the body but Clowe avoids it.
Bhumsuko tries to score with a low kick but Clowe moves his leg out of the way.
Clowe moves out of range as Bhumsuko throws a body kick.
Bhumsuko explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bhumsuko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Clowe.
Bhumsuko throws a leg kick that misses.
Clowe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Clowe tries to clinch but Bhumsuko moves out of range.
Clowe moves in looking to clinch but Bhumsuko pushes him off.
Bhumsuko throws a head kick but Clowe moves out of range.
Clowe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bhumsuko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bhumsuko throws a chopping leg kick but Clowe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bhumsuko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bhumsuko throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Bhumsuko.
Clowe blocks a head kick by Bhumsuko.
Bhumsuko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Clowe looks gassed!
An inside leg kick lands from Bhumsuko.
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!

Bhumsuko lands a big head kick that sends Clowe tumbling to the mat! Bhumsuko takes a step backwards and waves Clowe back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Clowe is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhumsuko throws a sloppy head kick and Clowe moves out of range easily.
Clowe is still on wobbly legs! Can Bhumsuko finish him?
Bhumsuko lands a big head kick that sends Clowe to the canvas! Bhumsuko follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Bhumsuko!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Swagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kian Kushiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kushiel has chosen Welsh National Anthem as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Swagger
vs
Kushiel

194 cm
19
220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

194 cm
24
198 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Swagger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kian Kushiel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swagger tries to clinch but Kushiel moves out of range.
Kushiel tries to clinch up but Swagger circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice shot lands for Swagger.
Swagger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kushiel.
Swagger misses with an uppercut. Kushiel saw that one coming.
Swagger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kushiel.
Swagger misses with a double jab.

Kushiel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kushiel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A bit of stalling here from Swagger.
Swagger pushes Kushiel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Swagger tries to land knees in the clinch but Kushiel avoids the damage to the body.
Swagger throws an elbow but it misses.
Swagger tries to land a knee to the head but Kushiel blocks with his arms.
Kushiel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kushiel seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Kushiel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stalling in the clinch from Swagger.
Swagger prevents the takedown attempt.
Tommy Swagger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kian Kushiel.
A bit of stalling here from Swagger.
Swagger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kushiel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Swagger lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger lands an uppercut.
Swagger lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kushiel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Swagger pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Swagger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Swagger landing knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Swagger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Swagger lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kushiel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Swagger lands a damaging elbow.
A shot in the inside from Swagger.
Swagger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Swagger lands a nice uppercut.
Swagger comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right from Swagger on the inside.
Swagger with a knee to the head.

Kushiel is rocked!
Kushiel looks gassed!
Swagger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kushiel is still on wobbly legs! Can Swagger finish him?
Still in the clinch, Swagger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kushiel tries to pull guard but Swagger holds him up against the cage and eventually Kushiel drops back down to his feet.
Kushiel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Swagger gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Swagger.
A short left from Swagger.
Kushiel seems to have recovered his senses.
Swagger lands a nice elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Swagger.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Swagger as Kushiel tries to tie him up.
Still in the clinch, Swagger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Swagger - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Swagger.
Swagger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Swagger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Swagger unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Kushiel! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Swagger is unloading with more strikes now! Kushiel drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Swagger!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael O Leary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Quaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Leary's entrance music is B.o.B - I'll Be In The Sky. A fine choice. Quaid has chosen Metallica - For Whom the Bell Tolls as his entrance music. Michael O Leary has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

O Leary
vs
Quaid

172 cm
19
155 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

170 cm
19
153 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

啓発 Shaolin Nutrition [Q155+]
[MMABR] Killer Bee Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael O Leary!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Douglas Quaid!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Quaid shoots in and bounces O Leary off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Quaid wants to control from the top but O Leary keeps moving.

O Leary has his foot on Quaid's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Quaid works his way back into a safe position though.
O Leary keeping moving, preventing Quaid from controlling successfully.
Quaid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quaid throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as O Leary works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Quaid forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Leary gets back to full guard.
O Leary striking off his back but it's not causing Quaid any problems.
Quaid preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

O Leary throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
O Leary is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Quaid wants to pass the guard but O Leary is keeping the position.
Quaid pushes down on O Leary's leg and manages to get into half guard.

O Leary looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Quaid is keen to just control but O Leary is a slippery customer.
O Leary is in trouble now - Quaid has advanced to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
O Leary tries to reverse the position but Quaid maintains control.
Quaid lands a heavy elbow.
Quaid sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
O Leary is in a horrible position here. Quaid smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Quaid tries to control but O Leary wriggling away.
The referee warns O Leary that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
O Leary working to try and regain half guard.
O Leary regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Leary tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Quaid has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Quaid looking to control but O Leary is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
O Leary is working to get back to half guard.
Quaid tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

Quaid is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But O Leary has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from O Leary!
Quaid lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for O Leary!
Quaid pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
O Leary tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Quaid lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Quaid tries to control but O Leary wriggling away.
O Leary can't escape the position.
Quaid trying to control but he's not successful this time.
O Leary is looking to get to half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Quaid.
Quaid postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. O Leary looks a forlorn figure.
Quaid content just to control the position here.
Quaid trying to control but O Leary is having none of it.
O Leary keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Quaid trying to control but O Leary is having none of it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Quaid with good strikes from the mount here!
Quaid landing shots from mount.
O Leary is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
O Leary knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Quaid on the ground.
Quaid has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Quaid cracks O Leary with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
O Leary is working to get back to half guard.
Quaid in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
O Leary is trying desperately to improve position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Quaid controlling the pace for now.
O Leary keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Quaid looking to finish O Leary with some ground and pound. This is bad for O Leary!

O Leary is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Quaid locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! O Leary is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Douglas Quaid!
Douglas Quaid is the new featherweight champion!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris McAllister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Odinsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

McAllister
vs
Odinsson

215 cm
20
275 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

195 cm
23
272 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

{GTI} - HGH Nutrients

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris McAllister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thor Odinsson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McAllister looks to score with a jab to the body but Odinsson is just out of range.
Odinsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and McAllister counters with a stiff right hand.
Odinsson misses with the combination.
Odinsson throws a series of punches but McAllister avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Odinsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McAllister throws a shot to the body.
McAllister uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Odinsson.
Odinsson misses with an uppercut.
Odinsson slips under a jab from McAllister.
Odinsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A telegraphed right hand from McAllister misses the target.
A swing and a miss from McAllister.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Odinsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McAllister to score with a decent uppercut.
Odinsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McAllister.
Odinsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McAllister. McAllister obviously looking to wear him down.
McAllister throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McAllister thuds a left hand into Odinsson's body.
Odinsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McAllister avoids it really well and circles away.
Odinsson misses with a looping left.
McAllister connects with a good right hand that stumbles Odinsson. Odinsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McAllister throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Odinsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chris McAllister is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Odinsson looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAllister lands a nice shot to the body.
Odinsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A cross from McAllister lands.
Jab, jab by McAllister - just one landing.
McAllister connects with a right hand. Odinsson shakes it off.
Odinsson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

McAllister lands a big uppercut and Odinsson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Odinsson looks OK. McAllister waves Odinsson back to his feet!

Odinsson is rocked!
McAllister connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Odinsson to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by McAllister!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chris McAllister!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Dingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Tankard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Dingo
vs
Tankard

190 cm
21
176 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

177 cm
23
180 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Powerful

Firebird Designs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Dingo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Tankard!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dingo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tankard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dingo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tankard.
Dingo lands a nice shot to the body.
Tankard moves out of range as Dingo strikes.
Dingo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tankard tries to avoid it but Dingo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tankard to the ground. Tankard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dingo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dingo throws a hook to the side of Tankard's head but Tankard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tankard lands a glancing blow to the side of Dingo's head.
Tankard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matt Dingo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dingo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tankard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dingo's calf.
Dingo throws a left and a right that both miss

and Tankard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Tankard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dingo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tankard has managed to get both his arms back between Dingo's legs - danger averted.
Tankard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Dingo looking for a guillotine here but Tankard defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tankard postures up.
Tankard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Dingo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tankard defends it easily.
Tankard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tankard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dingo is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tankard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Dingo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dingo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tankard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dingo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Dingo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tankard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tankard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankard postures up in Dingo's guard and throws a big left but Dingo blocks it.
Tankard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Dingo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tankard stacks Dingo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tankard!
Dingo tries to buck Tankard off but Tankard is having none of it.
Dingo struggling a bit here.

Tankard decides to stand back up. Tankard steps back and let's Dingo get back to his feet.
Tankard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dingo misses the body punch
and Tankard counters with a left to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tankard slips a straight right by Dingo.
Dingo misses with a double jab

and Tankard counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dingo's guard now.
Dingo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tankard!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Dingo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Tankard turns into him and now he's in Dingo's guard.
Dingo is breathing heavily.

Tankard gets to his feet - Dingo follows without any prompting.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dingo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tankard.
Tankard misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circling - Dingo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Tankard dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dingo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tankard circles away quickly and effectively.
Dingo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dingo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Tankard feints and as Dingo raises his hands in defense, Tankard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Dingo looking for subs off his back but Tankard has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tankard lands strikes from half guard.
Tankard trying to pass the guard but Dingo defending well.
Dingo gets back to full guard.
Tankard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Dingo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tankard stands and throws Dingo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tankard in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dingo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Tankard is trying to get an arm triangle but Dingo is defending well.
Tankard trying to control the position but Dingo is working away.
Dingo is looking to regain half guard here but Tankard keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Tankard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Tankard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tankard is breathing heavily.
Tankard working the head and body with strikes.
Dingo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tankard's best efforts.
Tankard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dingo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dingo trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dingo gets full guard.

Dingo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tankard defends it easily.
Tankard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tankard trying to control but Dingo is working from the bottom.

Dingo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tankard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Luke Tankard has got the better of the ground game so far.

Dingo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tankard wants to pass the guard but Dingo is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tankard advances position into side control!
Tankard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dingo keeps working.
Dingo is looking for a sweep.
Dingo prevents Tankard from moving into mount.
Dingo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tankard presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Tankard lands a big elbow.
Dingo can't escape the position.
Tankard controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Tankard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dingo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Tankard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dingo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tankard moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circling - Tankard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dingo throws the left hand but Tankard avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Dingo misses
and Dingo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tankard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dingo circles away quickly and effectively.
Dingo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tankard.
Dingo works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Dingo misses.
Tankard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dingo.
Dingo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dingo misses with an uppercut.
Dingo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tankard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dingo moves out of range as Tankard strikes.
Tankard defending well as Dingo loads up on a big left hand.
Dingo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dingo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tankard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dingo.
Tankard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dingo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tankard counters with a two punch combo.
Dingo misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dingo thuds his right hand into Tankard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dingo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tankard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A low kick from Dingo is predictable there
and Tankard counters with a good low kick that Dingo was not able to check.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dingo throws a lazy right hand but Tankard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tankard lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tankard connects with a solid leg kick.
Tankard looks to score with a jab to the body but Dingo is just out of range.
Dingo misses with a few strikes there.
Dingo has his takedown stuffed
and Tankard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Dingo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dingo misses with a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tankard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tankard, right into the meat.
Tankard scores with a decent looking hook.
Tankard lands a head shot.
Tankard thows a body shot but no joy.
Tankard lands the left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankard lands a front kick.
Tankard lands a jab to the nose.
Dingo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tankard jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tankard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dingo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dingo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tankard scores with a decent looking hook.
Tankard feints and then cracks Dingo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dingo down.
Donk. Tankard catches Dingo right on the button with a cross.
Tankard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Tankard.
Tankard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dingo misses with a body shot.
Tankard throws a hook but Dingo blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tankard swinging wildly here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tankard.
Tankard misses the jab.
Dingo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dingo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Dingo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tankard advances to half guard.
Tankard passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dingo!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Tankard is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Tankard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luke Tankard!
Luke Tankard is the new welterweight champion!