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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie The Dream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett Wallingford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie The Dream!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brett Wallingford!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallingford tries to clinch up but The Dream circles away and keeps his distance.
Wallingford shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Dream pinned against the cage. The Dream gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wallingford gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The Dream stands up and waves to Wallingford to follow him.
Wallingford misses with a takedown
and The Dream holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The Dream unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wallingford lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wallingford tries a body shot but The Dream blocks it.
The Dream misses with a knee to the head.
Wallingford is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wallingford is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ronnie The Dream has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Wallingford.
Wallingford has had enough of the clinch but The Dream keeps him there for the moment.
Wallingford can't break the clinch.
Wallingford wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Dream is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wallingford tries to pull guard but The Dream won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dream escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wallingford throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by The Dream.
Wallingford wants to clinch
and The Dream counters by moving into the clinch.
The Dream scores with a shoulder strike.
Wallingford jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as The Dream walks away with a smile on his face. Wallingford gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wallingford fails with the takedown.
The Dream has taken the fight to the clinch.
The Dream lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wallingford prevents the takedown attempt.
Wallingford drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Dream pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wallingford looks gassed!
The Dream throws a lazy head kick
and Wallingford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Dream clinches up with Wallingford and pushes him back against the cage.
The referee calls for The Dream to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallingford wants to get back to striking at distance but The Dream won't allow it.
The Dream manages to pull guard.
The Dream uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The Dream clinches with his opponent.
Wallingford tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wallingford is looking to break free of the clinch but The Dream has double underhooks.
Wallingford is trying to break the clinch but The Dream has him pressed against the cage.
The Dream avoiding damage as Wallingford throws knees to the body.
The Dream's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice jab there from The Dream.
The Dream rushes Wallingford and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wallingford drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Dream gets the underhooks and prevents it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallingford tries to pull guard but The Dream holds him up against the cage and eventually Wallingford drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Dream has Wallingford pressed against the cage.
The Dream gets control of Wallingford's arms and successfully pulls guard. The Dream will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The Dream pushes Wallingford off and gets back to his feet.
The Dream swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Dream gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Dream scores with a knee to the head.
The Dream breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Dream is pushing Wallingford up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The Dream breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Dream has managed to clinch.
Wallingford is trying to maintain a safe position but The Dream gets an underhook and turns Wallingford into the cage.
Wallingford changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Dream fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A nice combination there by The Dream.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Dream moves into the clinch successfully.
The Dream pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Dream clinches.
The Dream is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie The Dream dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The Dream moves into the clinch.
Wallingford looking for a takedown.
The Dream slowing the pace effectively.
The Dream pulls guard successfully.
The Dream pushes Wallingford off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wallingford closes the distance but The Dream moves to the side
and The Dream moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wallingford jumps guard but The Dream stands there with Wallingford around his waist. Wallingford gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wallingford tries to pull guard but The Dream won't allow it.
Ronnie The Dream has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Wallingford.
Wallingford is breathing heavily.
The Dream prevents Wallingford from breaking the clinch.
Nice elbow from The Dream.
Wallingford fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallingford is trying to maintain a safe position but The Dream gets an underhook and turns Wallingford into the cage.
The Dream breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wallingford closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The Dream bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The Dream throws a sloppy head kick and Wallingford moves out of range easily.
Wallingford tries to clinch
and The Dream counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wallingford's guard now.
The Dream gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The Dream closes the distance and pushes Wallingford back into the cage.
The Dream drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Dream uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wallingford doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Dream counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallingford is trying to drag The Dream to the mat but The Dream just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wallingford tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Dream just stands there and leans against the cage.
The Dream breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Dream moves into range and clinches up with Wallingford.
The Dream with a knee to the head.
The Dream escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Dream clinches up against the cage.
The Dream has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wallingford avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wallingford misses with some punches.
Wallingford wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Dream has him pressed against the cage.
Wallingford on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Dream crunches a lovely knee into Wallingford's ribcage.
Wallingford fails to pull guard.
Wallingford looking for a takedown.
The Dream drags the fight down to the ground.
The Dream pushes Wallingford off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Good leg kick by Wallingford there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Dream swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wallingford counters by moving into the clinch.
The Dream tries to land a knee to the head but Wallingford blocks with his arms.
Come on The Dream - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wallingford tries to pull guard but The Dream won't allow it.
The Dream is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallingford tries to circle away but The Dream has him pinned against the cage.
The Dream gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The Dream decides to return to a standing position.
The Dream wants to clinch.
The Dream misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wallingford tries for a takedown but The Dream sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ronnie The Dream is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wallingford dives in and grabs The Dream's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Dream pushes down on Wallingford's head and hops out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Dream takes the fight into the clinch.
Wallingford is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Dream pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronnie The Dream dominated that second round.
That's time! The Dream's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
The Dream gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Dream pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Dream tries to clinch up but Wallingford circles away and keeps his distance.
The Dream gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Dream drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wallingford fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wallingford is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The Dream lands with a left to the head.
Wallingford is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wallingford is trying to force a seperation but The Dream has the dominant position.
Wallingford tries to pull guard but The Dream won't allow it.
Ronnie The Dream has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Wallingford.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Dream escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Dream lands with a straight right. Wallingford didn't see that one coming.
The Dream closes the distance and clinches.
Wallingford fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The Dream stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The Dream pushes Wallingford back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Dream successfully pulls guard.
The Dream wriggles free and stands up.
Wallingford defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Dream.
The Dream instigates a clinch.
Wallingford stops a takedown attempt from The Dream.
Wallingford jumps guard but The Dream stands there with Wallingford around his waist. Wallingford gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wallingford tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. The Dream smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallingford wants to clinch
and The Dream counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallingford wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and The Dream manages to pass to side control.
Ronnie The Dream overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallingford has a hand on The Dream's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. The Dream takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The Dream gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
The Dream fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wallingford avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Dream slaps away a takedown attempt from Wallingford, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from The Dream. No joy for Wallingford on that attempt.
A nice combination there by The Dream.
Wallingford fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Dream fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wallingford, pushing him back against the cage.
The Dream has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wallingford avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wallingford is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Dream breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Dream circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Dream will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wallingford with a poor takedown
and The Dream counters by clinching up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wallingford just misses with a elbow thrown towards The Dream's brow.
The referee is keeping an eye on The Dream - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The Dream manages to break the clinch.
The Dream is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wallingford can do to turn this around?
Wallingford looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The Dream scoring well with a low kick there.
Wallingford fails with the takedown
and The Dream counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronnie The Dream showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Dream has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie The Dream!
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RATING
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