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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Three checks a leg kick.
Mondo scores with a hook.
Mondo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mondo drops his hands momentarily and Three takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Rico Mondo has been cut.
Mondo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Three.
Mondo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Three throws a big shot that misses.
Mondo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mondo looks to throw the jab but Three is out of range.
Mondo tries to bum rush Three with a series of wild strikes but Three uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Three! But no joy.
A big left from Three misses.
Mondo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Three.
Mondo misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Mondo.
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!
Mondo avoids the body shot from Three.
Three moves away from the strike by Mondo.
Three fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Three misses with a looping left.
Three lands a body shot.
Mondo is breathing heavily.
Three misses with a wild combination.
Mondo throws a right hand that Three ducks under and follows up with a left that Three also avoids with ease.#KD2#
Three drops Mondo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mondo looks back up at him and smiles so Three waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Mondo is rocked!
Three cracks Mondo on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Mondo falls backwards against the cage. Three follows up with more strikes that drop Mondo to his knees. Three keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Mondo! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Test Three!
The defeated Rico Mondo had this to say: 'This Dog still has a bite left in him. I have to lick my wounds but I'll be back. You can count it, Ruff!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 03, 2018 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Baxter.
Baxter throws out a loose jab but Mondo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mondo throws the left hand but Baxter avoids the punch easily.
Baxter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Mondo.
Some wild striking there from Mondo.
Baxter dodges the punch combination from Mondo.
Baxter throws a quick counter head kick but Mondo was just out of range.
Mondo throws a combination that misses
and Baxter counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mondo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondo scores with a jab to the body.
Mondo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Baxter.
Mondo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baxter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mondo.#T1#
Mondo fails to land with a series of punches.
Baxter looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mondo!
Baxter moves away from the strike by Mondo.
Baxter misses with an uppercut. Mondo saw that one coming.
Mondo feints the counter takedown.
A combination from Mondo does no damage.
Baxter misses with a hook to the body
and Mondo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Baxter wants to clinch up but Mondo keeps it at a distance.
Mondo is looking for the big counter here.
Rico Mondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mondo misses with a hook
and Baxter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mondo thinking.
Mondo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Baxter counters with a big head kick but Mondo shrugs it off.
Baxter ducks right into an uppercut from Mondo.
Nice sprawl there from Mondo as Baxter shoots in.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mondo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Baxter counters with a series of strikes. Mondo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mondo looks winded!#T2#
Baxter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mondo swinging wildly here.
Baxter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baxter slips under a jab.
Mondo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mondo throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Baxter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mondo wants to break free but Baxter has control.
Mondo lands with a left to the head.
Mondo tries to break free but Baxter pushes him back against the cage.
Baxter has Mondo pressed against the cage, preventing Mondo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mondo can't break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Baxter.
#T3#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Mondo pulls guard successfully.
Baxter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Baxter scoring with punches to the head and body.
Baxter throwing strikes from guard but Mondo blocks nicely.
Baxter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Baxter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Baxter scoring with some ground and pound.
Baxter with a nice head shot there.
Mondo managing to control the position.
Baxter throws a big elbow that misses.
Baxter lands a couple of elbows.
Baxter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baxter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mondo wants to sweep here but Baxter controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Baxter throws a big elbow that misses.
Mondo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Baxter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baxter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mondo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mondo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mondo trying to control the position.
Baxter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mondo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Baxter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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!
Baxter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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 Olin Baxter will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Baxter throws a body punch but Mondo moves out of range.
Mondo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baxter circles away quickly and effectively.
Mondo throws a series of punches but Baxter moves out of range.
Baxter throws a counter high kick but Mondo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Baxter throws a body punch but Mondo moves out of range.
Mondo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baxter. Baxter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Baxter throws a jab when Mondo was well out of range.
Rico Mondo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mondo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baxter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mondo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondo throws a jab but it's blocked by Baxter.
Mondo throws a right and a left that Baxter avoids nicely.
Baxter misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Baxter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mondo.
Mondo misses with a two punch combination.
Mondo is breathing heavily.
Mondo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mondo throws a series of punches but Baxter avoids them all with ease.
Baxter throws a quick counter head kick but Mondo was just out of range.
Mondo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baxter.
Some wild striking there from Mondo.
Baxter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Baxter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mondo misses with a double jab
letting Baxter counter with a right hand.
Baxter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mondo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baxter throws a combination. Mondo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T2#
Baxter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Baxter moves out of range of the strikes.
Mondo misses with a hook
and Baxter counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baxter lands with a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Mondo. Those never looked like landing.
Baxter half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mondo throws a hook to the side of Baxter's head but Baxter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mondo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baxter at a distance.
Mondo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mondo wants it to stay on the feet.
Mondo misses with a wild combination.
Baxter lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Olin Baxter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mondo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Mondo. Those never looked like landing.
Mondo throws a series of punches but Baxter avoids them all with ease.
Mondo misses with a series of wild punches.
Baxter tries to close the distance and clinch but Mondo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mondo throws a counter combo.
No joy there for Mondo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mondo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Baxter counters with a stiff right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Baxter as he connects with a hook.
Baxter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mondo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baxter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mondo avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olin Baxter. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Baxter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rico Mondo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baxter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mondo.
Mondo throws a low kick but Baxter avoids it.
Baxter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Baxter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mondo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Baxter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mondo lands with a nice combination. Baxter backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baxter staying out of range there.
Baxter is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Mondo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mondo throws a series of strikes that have Baxter backpedaling.
Mondo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Mondo looks to move away, Baxter throws a big counter combo but Mondo just gets out of the way.
Baxter misses with a body shot.
Baxter is looking to clinch but Mondo is avoiding it.
Mondo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baxter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mondo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Baxter. Baxter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mondo misses with a wild combination.
Mondo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mondo.
Baxter shoots in looking for a takedown but Mondo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baxter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sloppy strikes from Mondo. Those never looked like landing.
Mondo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Mondo looks to land a body kick but Baxter moved away.
Baxter throws a combination. Mondo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mondo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baxter dives in and grabs Mondo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mondo pushes down on Baxter's head and hops out.
Mondo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baxter manages to avoid it.
Baxter throws a counter high kick but Mondo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Mondo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Baxter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mondo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Baxter throws a head kick that Mondo semi-blocks.
Baxter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mondo's waist but Mondo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baxter off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olin Baxter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baxter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mondo throws out the jab.
Mondo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mondo misses with a two punch combination.
Baxter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mondo sprawls well. Mondo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baxter gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
No joy there for Mondo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baxter throws a hook but Mondo blocks it.
Mondo lands a jab.
Mondo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baxter misses with a two punch combination.
Baxter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baxter slips a jab and a cross from Mondo.
Mondo throws a nice looking combination but Baxter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baxter looks to land a right hand but Mondo moved out of range.#T3#
Mondo throws a nice looking combination but Baxter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baxter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Baxter throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Baxter looks to land a right hand but Mondo moved out of range.
Mondo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Baxter lands a nice hook to Mondo's body. Mondo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Baxter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mondo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Baxter somewhat.
Mondo feints the counter takedown.
Baxter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baxter there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Mondo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Baxter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Baxter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mondo slaps away a takedown attempt from Baxter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Baxter backs off Mondo throws a huge counter combo but Baxter manages to avoid it all.
Baxter misses with a wild body shot.
Baxter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mondo.
Baxter is looking to counter punch.
Mondo throws a nice looking combination but Baxter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baxter shoots for a takedown but Mondo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mondo with a hook.
Mondo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mondo misses with a double jab
and Baxter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Mondo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mondo 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Mondo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Goff closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mondo circles away.
Mondo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Goff is out of range.
Goff defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mondo.
Goff is looking for a counter combo.
Mondo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mondo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Goff sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alvin Goff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Mondo.
Goff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mondo lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondo cracks Goff with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Goff moves out of range of the body kick.
Goff is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mondo.#CL2#
Mondo pushes Goff up against the cage in a clinch.
Goff keeps control of Mondo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Mondo tries to circle away but Goff has him pinned against the cage.
Goff is working for takedown but Mondo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Goff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mondo walks away with a smile on his face. Goff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mondo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Goff takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A shot to the body from Goff misses
and Mondo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mondo moves away.#CL2#
Mondo pushes Goff up against the cage in a clinch.
Mondo fails to pull guard.
#T2##BC#
Goff breaks the clinch.
Mondo fails to land with a series of punches.
Goff feinted with a counter takedown.
Goff takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Goff misses with a lunging right hand
and Mondo counters with a three punch combo that has Goff backing up. Goff nods at Mondo to acknowledge the strikes.
Mondo with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goff looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mondo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mondo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goff seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mondo throws a series of punches but Goff avoids them all with ease.
Goff is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mondo.
Mondo looks winded!
Mondo shoots for a double leg takedown but Goff sprawls well. He's pushed Mondo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Mondo clinches with his opponent.
#T3#
Goff jumps guard but Mondo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Goff has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mondo uses from the top position.
Mondo is fighting to break Goff's control of his arms but Goff is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mondo wants to control from the top but Goff keeps moving.
Goff is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mondo postures up in Goff's guard and throws a big left but Goff blocks it.
Goff wants to stand and escape but Mondo is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mondo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goff is keeping the position for now.
Goff throws a nice elbow from the bottom.#T4#
Goff working a defensive guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Goff is looking to stand up but Mondo isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rico Mondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mondo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A nice combination there by Mondo.
Mondo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Goff tries to clinch but Mondo moves out of range.
Mondo misses with a combination
and Goff counters with a series of strikes. Mondo will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goff dodges the punch combination from Mondo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Mondo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Goff tries to keep at a distance but Mondo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mondo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Goff is defending well.
Goff slowing the pace effectively.
Mondo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Goff prevents it.
Mondo effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Goff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Mondo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Goff keeps control of Mondo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mondo tries to break free but Goff pushes him back against the cage.
Goff stops a takedown attempt from Mondo.
Alvin Goff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Mondo.
Goff gets underhooks to prevent Mondo's takedown attempt.
Mondo is working for takedown but Goff is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mondo is breathing heavily.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Goff has Mondo pressed against the cage, preventing Mondo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mondo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mondo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Goff pulls guard successfully.
Goff wants to stand up but Mondo is controlling him. #SUB#
Goff has his feet on Mondo's thighs here. He's pushed Mondo off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mondo screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alvin Goff!
The defeated Rico Mondo had this to say: 'This Dog still has a bite left in him. I have to lick my wounds but I'll be back. You can count it, Ruff!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Mondo looks to land a combination but Ramsey avoids it well. #CL2#
Mondo moves into the clinch.
Ramsey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mondo to keep the fight standing.
Mondo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Ramsey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Mondo darts in and clinches Ramsey up against the cage.#TD#
Ramsey jumps guard and drags Mondo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mondo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ramsey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mondo is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondo's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Ramsey is looking to stand up but Mondo isn't so interested in that idea.
Mondo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A left and a right from Mondo both land. Nice combination.
Ramsey is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mondo.#TD2#
Mondo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ramsey quickly recovers to half guard.
Still in half guard, Mondo seems content to control.
Ramsey throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mondo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
Let's hope that Mondo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramsey is looking to escape.#ES#
Ramsey has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mondo is on him like a limpet, forcing Ramsey back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on Mondo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ramsey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mondo avoids it.
Ramsey tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ramsey misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Ramsey looking to stall.
Ramsey stalling in the clinch but Mondo improves position.
Ramsey missing with knees to the body.
Mondo can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Mondo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mondo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Mondo.
Mondo prevents Ramsey from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Mondo has gone for a leg lock! Ramsey slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mondo's guard.#REVR#
Mondo has control of Ramsey's left arm, preventing Ramsey from doing any damage. #T4#
Mondo looking for a sweep. Not yet Mondo, not yet.
Mondo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ramsey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mondo is adopting a defensive guard.
Mondo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mondo pulls Ramsey in to control the position.
Mondo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramsey's guard. #REVB#
Mondo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramsey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondo is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Mondo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Mondo throws a one two combo.
Ramsey moves in looking to clinch but Mondo pushes him off.
Mondo lands a jab to the head.
Mondo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mondo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mondo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL2#
Mondo instigates a clinch.
Ramsey taking a breather.
Mondo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mondo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ramsey has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Ramsey is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mondo is keeping busy.
Ramsey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mondo.
Ramsey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mondo to keep the fight standing.
Ramsey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ramsey trying to stall but Mondo improves his position.
#TD2#
Mondo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mondo is stalling in the full guard.
Ramsey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mondo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mondo is pulling down on Ramsey's head. It's preventing any offense from Ramsey, at least for the moment.#T2#
Ramsey preventing the sweep.
Mondo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mondo is striking off his back. Ramsey thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mondo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mondo trying to control here.
Mondo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Mondo taking some punishment here, with Ramsey in his half guard.
Mondo is trying to maintain the position but Ramsey is very close to passing his half guard.
Mondo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mondo is trying to maintain the position but Ramsey is very close to passing his half guard.
Mondo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
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.
Ramsey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ramsey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ramsey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ramsey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mondo trying to control from the bottom.
Mondo wants to control but Ramsey passes into side.
Ramsey lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mondo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ramsey.
You can see the frustration on Mondo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mondo tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Mondo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mondo throws a one two combo.
Mondo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramsey.
Ramsey feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Mondo moves into the clinch successfully.
Ramsey tries a body shot but Mondo blocks it.
Mondo is trying to break the clinch but Ramsey has him pressed against the cage.
Ramsey keeps control of Mondo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ramsey wants to break free but Mondo has control.
Ramsey tries to break free but Mondo pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Ramsey breaks from the clinch.
Ramsey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mondo as he avoids it easily.
Mondo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mondo cracks Ramsey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Mondo connects with a jab.
A nice combination there by Mondo.
Mondo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL2#
Mondo rushes Ramsey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ramsey can't break the clinch.
Ramsey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mondo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ramsey stalling in the clinch but Mondo improves position. #TD2#
Mondo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ramsey regains guard immediately.
Mondo prevents Ramsey from getting back to his feet.
Thanh Ramsey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ramsey has a closed guard, preventing Mondo from standing up.
Mondo looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Mondo controlling from the top position.
Ramsey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mondo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mondo trying to control but Ramsey is working from the bottom.
Mondo throwing strikes from guard but Ramsey blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Mondo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ramsey manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T3#
Mondo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ramsey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mondo stops Ramsey from standing up.
Mondo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mondo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mondo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ramsey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Mondo trying to control the position here.
Ramsey stops Mondo from standing up.
Mondo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramsey is one step ahead there.
Mondo controls Ramsey momentarily but Ramsey frees himself. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ramsey stopping the sweep attempt from Mondo.
Ramsey scoring with some ground and pound.
Ramsey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mondo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ramsey is looking to work some ground and pound but Mondo has wrist control.
Ramsey scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramsey is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mondo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Thanh Ramsey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rico Mondo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yet more stalling tactics from Mondo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Mondo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mondo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rico Mondo!
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