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SPF 48 - The Newcomers PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Ricard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avatar Noon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricard comes to the cage accompanied by Frank The Tank. Avatar Noon acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Ricard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Avatar Noon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ricard.
Noon moves out of range of the body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ricard.
Noon lands a glancing blow to the side of Ricard's head.
Noon keeps the fight on the outside.
Ricard misses with a few strikes there.
Avatar Noon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricard tries to bum rush Noon with a series of wild strikes but Noon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Noon stuffs the takedown.
Noon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Noon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ricard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ricard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ricard lands in his opponent's guard.
Ricard trying to control but Noon is working from the bottom.
Ricard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Noon is looking to stand up but Ricard isn't so interested in that idea.
Noon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard stands and throws Noon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Noon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ricard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ricard stands up and beckons Noon to his feet.
Ricard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ricard misses with a double jab.
Noon lands a glancing blow to the side of Ricard's head.
Noon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ricard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ricard misses with a wild combination.
Ricard misses with a double jab.
Ricard takes one to the side of the head.
Ricard walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ricard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A cross from Ricard lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noon lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ricard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Noon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Noon moves out of range as Ricard throws a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Noon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ricard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Noon circles away quickly and effectively.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A shot to the liver by Noon. Beautiful body shot.
Ricard is breathing heavily.
Noon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Noon thuds his right hand into Ricard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ricard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Noon keeps Ricard at a distance using the push kick.
Ricard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Noon.
Noon throws a head kick but Ricard moves out of range.
Noon cracks Ricard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Noon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Noon tries a head kick but it misses.
Ricard throws a right hand that Noon ducks under and follows up with a left that Noon also avoids with ease.
Noon scores with a one two! Ricard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Noon lands an overhand right.
Noon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ricard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Noon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice defenses there by Noon.
Ricard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Noon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Noon lands a jab.
Ricard looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Noon is fending him off so far but Ricard persists. Nope, Noon circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Ricard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Noon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Noon lands a right hook to the body.
Noon throws a good cross that connects.
Ricard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Noon lands with an uppercut that bounces Ricard off the cage and back into rage.
Noon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Noon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Noon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ricard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A left lands for Noon.
Avatar Noon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Noon connects with a nice looking jab.
Ricard walks into a left hand.
Noon lands with a nice combination. Ricard backs away looking to recover.
Ricard is rocked!
Noon rushes Ricard with punches - Ricard moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Ricard goes down! Noon follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Avatar Noon!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peterson has chosen Stemm - Face the Pain as his entrance music. Joe Peterson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Peterson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher fails with a takedown attempt.
Peterson misses with a series of wild punches.
Peterson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like John Fisher has been cut.
John Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Peterson as he avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Peterson.
Fisher shoots for a double leg takedown but Peterson sprawls well. He's pushed Fisher's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Fisher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peterson throws a series of punches but Fisher moves out of range.
Peterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Peterson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fisher throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Peterson's waist but Peterson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fisher off to one side.
Peterson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fisher shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peterson as he jumps to the side.
Fisher shoots in but no luck this time.
Fisher is trying hard to land a takedown here. Peterson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fisher is breathing heavily.
Fisher is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Peterson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Peterson.
Fisher showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peterson.
Fisher closes the distance and clinches up with Peterson, looking for a takedown. Fisher pushes Peterson against the cage but Peterson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Peterson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fisher at a distance.
Peterson looks to land a combination but Fisher avoids it well.
Peterson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Peterson lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peterson connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Fisher! He's out on his feet! Peterson rushes in and drops Fisher with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joe Peterson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Layfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Layfield has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Layfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wayne King!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Layfield misses with a few strikes there.
King avoids the body shot from Layfield.
Layfield wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
King shoots in but no luck this time.
King has a takedown stuffed.
Layfield cracks King with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Wayne King has been cut.
King shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Layfield sprawls well. Layfield wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King gets slowly back to his feet.
John Layfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne King.
King shoots for a double leg takedown but Layfield sprawls well. He's pushed King's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab from Layfield misses.
Layfield scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
King looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Layfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Layfield coming out on top.
Layfield scores with a body shot.
Layfield feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends King sprawling to the canvas! King rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Layfield finish him?!
King is rocked!
Layfield ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with King's jaw. King's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Layfield does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Layfield!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between pete jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paris Rozario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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Good takedowns
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, pete jones !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paris Rozario!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rozario circles away from the clinch attempt.
jones swinging wildly here.
jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rozario misses with a series of wild punches.
jones dives in and grabs Rozario's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rozario pushes down on jones 's head and hops out.
jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rozario.
jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rozario moves into the clinch.
jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rozario walks away with a smile on his face. jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for pete jones . That's going to take a lot out of him.
jones tries to clinch
and Rozario counters by clinching up.
jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rozario smiles and moves away.
jones misses with a straight left.
Rozario fakes high and swings low for a body shot but jones manages to avoid it.
jones misses with a hook.
Rozario looks to land a combination but jones avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozario misses with a hook.
Rozario showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from jones .
pete jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
jones clobbers Rozario with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
jones wants to clinch but Rozario slips to the side
and Rozario counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rozario putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rozario walks away with a smile on his face. jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
jones clinches but Rozario breaks the clinch
and Rozario counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rozario scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Paris Rozario is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rozario throws a sloppy head kick and jones moves out of range easily.
jones with a poor takedown
and Rozario counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like pete jones has been cut.
jones is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
jones fails with the takedown
and Rozario counters with a thumping low kick.
Rozario lands a glancing blow to the side of jones 's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozario closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
jones fails to pull guard.
Rozario lands an elbow inside that jones shrugs off.
jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rozario has jones pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. jones is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Rozario - that's hurt jones badly! Oh, another knee lands and jones is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but jones doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Paris Rozario!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Saulo Evangelista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yumbo Yack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yumbo Yack is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saulo Evangelista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yumbo Yack!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yack looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Evangelista!
Yack landing strikes from the mount.
Evangelista keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yack working the ground and pound effectively.
It looks like Saulo Evangelista has been cut.
Yack with a couple of short strikes.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Yack! Evangelista is hurt baaadly! Yack is firing away with more strikes - Evangelista is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Yumbo Yack!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Carr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levi Templeton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Templeton has chosen Mudvayne-Scream With Me as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
8 - 5 - 2 |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elijah Carr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Levi Templeton!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Templeton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Both fighters circling a little - Templeton finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Templeton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Templeton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Templeton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Carr's calf.
Templeton tries to close the distance and clinch but Carr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carr pushes Templeton up against the cage in a clinch.
Templeton tries a knee to the head but Carr blocks it.
Templeton throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Templeton.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Templeton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carr is defending well for now.
Templeton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Templeton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Templeton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Carr on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Templeton taking a breather.
Templeton lands an elbow that stopped Carr in his tracks for a moment.
Carr tries to circle away but Templeton has him pinned against the cage.
Templeton looking to throw knees to the head but Carr is blocking nicely.
Carr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Templeton is defending well for now.
Templeton trying to land knees to the body.
Carr breaks the clinch.
Templeton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Carr counters with a series of strikes. Templeton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Templeton closes the distance but Carr moves to the side
and Carr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Levi Templeton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Templeton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Templeton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Carr's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Carr duly obliges.
Left hook, right uppercut from Carr.
Templeton closes the distance but Carr moves to the side
and Carr counters with a series of strikes. Templeton will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick from Templeton lands but Carr takes it in his stride.
Templeton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carr counters with a three punch combo that has Templeton backing up. Templeton nods at Carr to acknowledge the strikes.
Carr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Carr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Templetons head.
Carr tries to land a knee to the head but Templeton blocks with his arms.
Templeton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Carr is trying to stall.
Templeton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Carr blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Carr throws an elbow but misses.
Carr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carr circles away from the clinch attempt
and Carr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Templeton's knee momentarily.
Templeton looks to clinch
and Carr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Templeton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Carr is breathing heavily.
Templeton has Carr pressed against the cage, preventing Carr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Templeton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knees in the clinch landing for Templeton.
Templeton scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Templeton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Templeton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Templeton scores with a knee to the head.
Carr tries for a takedown but Templeton manages to get underhooks.
Carr takes a knee right on the jaw!
Templeton lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Templeton.
Templeton lands a nice knee to the body.
Templeton controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templeton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Templeton utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Templeton tries to land a knee to the head but Carr blocks with his arms.
Carr tries to break free but Templeton pushes him back against the cage.
Templeton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Carr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Templeton tries a knee to the head but Carr blocks it.
Carr utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Carr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Templeton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Carr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Templeton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carr forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Templeton keeps working.
Templeton is looking to improve his position.
Carr decides to return to a standing position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Templeton has his takedown stuffed
and Carr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Templeton throws a series of punches but Carr moves out of range.
Templeton wants to clinch but Carr slips to the side
and Carr counters with a good low kick that Templeton was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Elijah Carr will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Templeton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Carr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Templeton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carr.
Carr postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Templeton is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Carr, into his guard.
Carr can't keep his opponent in guard - Templeton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Templeton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Templeton pulls his head out easily.
Templeton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Templeton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Carr!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Templeton wants to control the pace but Carr is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Templeton lands a big shot there that rocks Carr but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Templeton jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Carr is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Carr and Templeton has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Carr can't do much from the bottom here.
Templeton trying to control the action but Carr is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Templeton advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templeton stands up from mount. Strange move.
Carr takes a kick to the side of the head.
Templeton wants to clinch
and Carr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Templeton keeping full guard, as Carr tries to pass.
Carr stopping the sweep attempt from Templeton.
Carr looking to sit in guard and control but Templeton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Templeton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carr lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Templeton!
Templeton is trying to stand.
Carr controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Carr dominated that second round.
That's time! Carr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Templeton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Carr counters with a nice kick to the body.
Carr clinches.
Templeton landing knees to the head.
Carr lands a shoulder strike.
Carr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Templeton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Templeton missing with knees to the body.
Templeton missing with knees to the body.
Templeton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Templeton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Templeton lands a nice knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Carr as Templeton tries to tie him up.
Carr blocks an elbow strike from Templeton.
Carr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Templeton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Templeton connects with a nasty looking knee right to Carr's face.
Carr is trying to break the clinch but Templeton has him pressed against the cage.
Templeton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carr has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Templeton looking to throw knees to the head but Carr is blocking nicely.
Carr breaks from the clinch.
Carr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Templeton moves into the clinch.
Templeton missing with knees to the body.
Carr stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carr tries to score a body lock takedown but Templeton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Templeton missing with knees to the body.
Templeton is pushing Carr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Templeton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Templeton prevents Carr from breaking the clinch.
Templeton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Templeton keeps control of Carr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Carr tightens his grip and picks Templeton up, before dumping him to the ground. Templeton manages to land in guard.
Carr drops back, looking for a kneebar! Templeton looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Templeton looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Templeton!
Carr is trying to get back to half guard.
Carr wants to control but Templeton postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templeton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Templeton throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Carr is not content to let Templeton control the position.
Carr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Carr manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carr pushes Templeton off looking to stand but Templeton dives back in and keeps control.
Templeton is looking to take a break and control but Carr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Templeton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carr is just riding it out for now. Templeton eventually gives up the hold.
Carr tries to get to full guard but Templeton has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Templeton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carr avoids the head kick by Templeton.
Templeton tries to clinch up
and Carr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Carr wants to pass the guard but Templeton is keeping the position.
Templeton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Levi Templeton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carr throws and elbow that misses. Templeton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Carr's guard. Nice move by Templeton!
Elijah Carr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Templeton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Templeton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elijah Carr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah Carr!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mamodev Orlosanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus MacCallum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orlosanko comes into the arena with Enae Volare Mezzo blaring out of the sound system. MacCallum is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Scotland the Brave. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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255 lbs
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mamodev Orlosanko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus MacCallum!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacCallum goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Orlosanko misses with a few strikes there.
MacCallum throws a right and a left that both miss.
MacCallum throws an overhand right that lands on Orlosanko's shoulder, as Orlosanko tries to avoid the shot.
Orlosanko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
MacCallum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orlosanko circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacCallum throws a right and a left that Orlosanko avoids nicely.
MacCallum gets in close and instigates a clinch.
MacCallum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacCallum misses with a two punch combination.
MacCallum throws a left and a right that both miss
and Orlosanko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
MacCallum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacCallum swings for the body but Orlosanko moves out of range.
MacCallum looks to land a combination. Orlosanko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Mamodev Orlosanko has been cut.
MacCallum throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Orlosanko's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orlosanko dodges the punch combination from MacCallum.
Orlosanko swings for the body but MacCallum moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacCallum slips a jab and a cross from Orlosanko.
Orlosanko lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Angus MacCallum has been cut.
Orlosanko moves out of range as MacCallum throws a body kick.
MacCallum is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
MacCallum wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacCallum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An inside leg kick from MacCallum misses.
Orlosanko cracks MacCallum with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
MacCallum closes the distance but Orlosanko moves to the side
and Orlosanko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacCallum clinches with his opponent.
Orlosanko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacCallum backwards.
Orlosanko lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacCallum tries to throw a body punch but Orlosanko avoids it by throwing MacCallum back against the cage.
MacCallum wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Orlosanko has him pressed against the cage.
Orlosanko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orlosanko displaying some good clinch control by pressing MacCallum up against the cage.
Orlosanko seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
MacCallum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orlosanko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Orlosanko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orlosanko misses with a double jab
and MacCallum counters with a three punch combo that has Orlosanko backing up. Orlosanko nods at MacCallum to acknowledge the strikes.
A combination from MacCallum does no damage.
MacCallum doesn't manage to clinch there - Orlosanko circles away.
Donk. Orlosanko catches MacCallum right on the button with a cross.
MacCallum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlosanko throws a nice looking combination but MacCallum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
MacCallum lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Orlosanko at a distance.
Orlosanko is breathing heavily.
MacCallum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Orlosanko counters with a straight right hand.
MacCallum darts in trying to clinch
and Orlosanko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters circle, before MacCallum throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Orlosanko's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! MacCallum lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Angus MacCallum!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Blunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rain Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blunt comes to the cage accompanied by Danzig - Mother. Hernandez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Crush 'Em by Megadeth kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bob Blunt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Blunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rain Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez misses with a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Hernandez.
Bob Blunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blunt is looking to land body kicks.
Blunt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good work by Hernandez as he checks the leg kick.
Blunt is looking to clinch.
Good work by Hernandez as he checks the leg kick.
Blunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hernandez. That did some damage!
Blunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hernandez.
Blunt throws a leg kick but Hernandez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Blunt misses
and Hernandez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hernandez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blunt circles away quickly and effectively.
Good work by Hernandez as he checks the leg kick.
Hernandez blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez looks to land a left hand but Blunt moved out of range nicely.
A good leg kick by Blunt.
Blunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blunt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blunt scores with a leg kick.
Blunt motions for Hernandez to come forward. Blunt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blunt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a push kick but Blunt slaps the foot to one side.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
Hernandez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blunt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Blunt scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hernandez lands a nice looking body shot.
Blunt throws an overhand right that lands on Hernandez's shoulder, as Hernandez tries to avoid the shot.
Hernandez cracks Blunt with an open hand slap.
Blunt tries to close the distance and clinch but Hernandez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hernandez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blunt tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Blunt is predictable there
and Hernandez counters with a head kick.
Hernandez looks gassed!
A head kick misses from Hernandez.
Blunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blunt misses with a double jab.
Hernandez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Blunt misses with a leg kick
and Hernandez counters with a three punch combo that has Blunt backing up. Blunt nods at Hernandez to acknowledge the strikes.
Hernandez blocks a head kick by Blunt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blunt tries to clinch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Hernandez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hernandez throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hernandez misses with a hook to the body
and Blunt counters with an outside leg kick.
Blunt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hernandez takes a step back to recover.
Blunt tries to clinch but Hernandez moves out of range.
Blunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Hernandez circles away.
Blunt lands with a nice body kick.
Hernandez blocks the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blunt. That's going to slow Hernandez down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Blunt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hernandez.
Blunt misses with a low kick.
Blunt is looking to land body kicks.
Hernandez misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Hernandez.
Hernandez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blunt. Blunt obviously looking to wear him down.
Blunt tries to clinch but Hernandez is having none of it.
Blunt looks to clinch
and Hernandez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hernandez looks to land a combination. Blunt sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Blunt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hernandez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rain Hernandez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Blunt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hernandez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blunt can pounce on him.
Blunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blunt looks to land a body kick but Hernandez moved away.
Hernandez moves out of range of the body kick from Blunt.
Bob Blunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A leg kick checked by Hernandez.
Hernandez misses with a combination
and Blunt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hernandez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hernandez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blunt avoids it really well and circles away.
Blunt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hernandez is breathing heavily.
Blunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blunt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blunt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Blunt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hernandez is out of range.
A solid body kick from Blunt.
Blunt throws a leg kick
and Hernandez counters with a three punch combo that has Blunt backing up. Blunt nods at Hernandez to acknowledge the strikes.
Hernandez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blunt can pounce on him.
Blunt throws a right hand that Hernandez ducks under and follows up with a left that Hernandez also avoids with ease.
Blunt drives through with a takedown into guard.
Blunt throws a big right hand that misses.
Hernandez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hernandez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blunt stands and throws Hernandez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blunt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hernandez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hernandez is trying to get back to his feet.
Blunt is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hernandez is trying to escape and Blunt transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hernandez is forced to tap! Nice work there by Blunt! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bob Blunt!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Dingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robot Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dingo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Carl Orff - O Fortuna . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Dingo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robot Joe!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dingo lands a body shot.
Joe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Joe connects with a solid leg kick.
Dingo throws a one two combo.
Dingo jabs at Joe's body.
Dingo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joe was well out of range. Poor timing from Dingo.
Joe throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dingo.
Joe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Joe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dingo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Dingo blocks the leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Joe.
Joe tries a head kick but it misses.
Joe slips under a jab.
A lazy body kick from Dingo
and Joe counters with an outside leg kick.
Joe misses with a head kick.
Joe 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.
Dingo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joe moves away.
Dingo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dingo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dingo misses with a straight left.
Dingo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dingo lands with a nice combination. Joe backs away looking to recover.
Dingo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joe manages to avoid it.
Joe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A lazy left from Dingo finds it's target.
Matt Dingo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dingo jabs at Joe's body.
Dingo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joe.
Dingo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joe looks gassed!
Dingo thows a body shot but no joy.
Dingo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Joe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dingo looking for a sweep. Not yet Dingo, not yet.
Dingo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dingo working for a triangle but Joe defends it easily.
Joe trying to control the position from guard on top but Dingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dingo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joe landing some decent shots from guard.
Joe preventing the sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Dingo. No joy for Joe on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dingo works the jab nicely.
Joe avoids the body shot from Dingo.
Dingo checks a leg kick nicely.
Dingo is looking to wear down Joe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Joe takes one to the chin there.
Joe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Joe showed some decent athleticism there.
Dingo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dingo is looking for a sweep. Joe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Joe trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe throwing shots but Dingo is blocking nicely.
Dingo is trying to stand.
Dingo trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dingo misses with a combination
and Joe counters with a takedown into side control.
Dingo is trying to buck Joe off.
Joe is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dingo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Joe tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dingo's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joe working the ground and pound but Dingo is defending the strikes.
Joe trying to control the action but Dingo is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robot Joe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dingo takes a swing at Joe's ribcage but misses.
Joe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Joe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dingo did well to prevent Joe getting side control.
Joe trying to control from half guard but Dingo is working away.
Dingo is trying to maintain the position but Joe is very close to passing his half guard.
Dingo is trying to get back to full guard.
Dingo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Joe stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe is keen to just control but Dingo is a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dingo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joe tries to land a leg kick but Dingo saw it coming and moves away.
Dingo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Joe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dingo circles away.
Matt Dingo is winning the standup battle so far.
Joe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Joe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dingo.
Joe throws the kick towards the body but Dingo avoids it.
Dingo misses with a kick to the body
and Joe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dingo's knee momentarily.
Joe throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dingo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Joe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Joe is breathing heavily.
Dingo trying to keep a closed guard but Joe is proving a slippery customer.
Joe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Joe throws a big right hand that misses.
Joe trying to control but Dingo is working from the bottom.
Joe lands a couple of elbows.
Joe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dingo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Joe has managed to get both his arms back between Dingo's legs - danger averted.
Joe wants to control from the top but Dingo keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dingo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joe was well out of range. Poor timing from Dingo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dingo throws a body punch but Joe moves out of range.
Joe ducks under a wild hook from Dingo.
Dingo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Joe lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Matt Dingo has been cut.
Dingo lands with a shot to the body.
Dingo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Joe.
Joe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dingo as he avoids it easily.
Dingo checks a low kick from Joe.
A left lands for Dingo.
Dingo lands with a shot to the body.
Joe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dingo lands a glancing blow to the side of Joe's head.
Dingo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dingo lands with a straight right. Joe didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Joe, right into the meat.
Joe shoots for a double leg takedown but Dingo sprawls well. He's pushed Joe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matt Dingo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robot Joe.
Joe blocks a leg kick.
Joe slips a jab and a cross from Dingo.
Dingo lands a nice shot to the body.
Dingo wants to land a leg kick but Joe is out of range.
Dingo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Joe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dingo's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dingo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Joe!
Dingo controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joe manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robot Joe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Matt Dingo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Joe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dingo defends it nicely.
Dingo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Joe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dingo circles away.
Joe takes one to the chin there.
Joe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dingo as he jumps to the side.
Matt Dingo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robot Joe.
Dingo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Joe at a distance.
Dingo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dingo lands a nice shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Dingo.
Dingo scores with a decent looking hook.
Joe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Dingo.
Dingo moves out of range of the body kick.
Dingo thows a body shot but no joy.
Dingo throws a jab but it's blocked by Joe.
Dingo stuns Joe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dingo lands with a nice body punch.
Joe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dingo throws a good cross that connects.
No joy there for Dingo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joe shoots for a double leg takedown but Dingo sprawls well. He's pushed Joe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Joe is defended easily by Dingo.
Dingo scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dingo scores with a decent looking hook.
Joe tries for a takedown but Dingo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dingo works Joe's body with a nice hook.
Dingo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dingo scores with a three punch combo!
Dingo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dingo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dingo looks to land a combination. Joe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
No joy there for Dingo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dingo stuns Joe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dingo punishes Joe's body with a nice straight punch.
A cross from Dingo lands.
Joe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dingo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dingo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dingo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matt Dingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matt Dingo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joe tries for a takedown but Dingo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dingo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Joe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dingo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dingo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dingo scores with a jab to the body.
Dingo throws a combination. Joe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Joe has a takedown stuffed.
Dingo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Joe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dingo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dingo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dingo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dingo!
Dingo is working to get back to half guard.
Joe tries to control but Dingo wriggling away.
Dingo somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dingo throws a right and a left that Joe avoids nicely.
Dingo misses the shot to the body.
Robot Joe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dingo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Joe.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Dingo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Joe 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robot Joe!
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