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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levi Templeton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolo Pup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Templeton comes to the cage accompanied by Mudvayne-Scream With Me. Pup is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Stone Cold. Rolo Pup has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Levi Templeton's chin.
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
5 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Levi Templeton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rolo Pup!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pup tries to clinch there but Templeton circles away.
Pup scoring well with a low kick there.
Pup fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Templeton tries to clinch up.
Templeton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pup throws a right and a left that Templeton avoids nicely.
Pup avoids the head kick by Templeton.
Pup scores with a takedown into Templeton's guard.
Templeton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pup missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Templeton lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pup!
Pup is trying desperately to improve position.
Templeton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pup is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pup really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Templeton jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pup is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pup and Templeton has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Pup is looking to regain half guard here but Templeton keeps moving and retains side control.
Templeton misses with the ground and pound.
Pup sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pup is staying active underneath Templeton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pup is looking to improve his position.
Pup is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pup is looking to control Templeton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pup avoid being mounted?
Templeton is looking to take a break and control but Pup is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pup is trying to control but Templeton passes into side control!
Templeton tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Templeton has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pup is trying to get back to half guard.
Templeton tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pup's legs.
Templeton wants to control but Pup is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pup avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pup looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Templeton moves in looking to clinch but Pup pushes him off.
Pup looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pup tries to clinch but Templeton is having none of it.
Templeton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Templeton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pup as he avoids it easily.
Pup shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Templeton but Templeton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Templeton throws a head kick that half lands.
Pup plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Templeton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pup.
Levi Templeton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rolo Pup.
Templeton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Templeton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pup is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pup trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Templeton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pup wants to get back to full guard.
Pup trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Templeton manages to pass to mount!
Templeton trying to control but Pup is having none of it.
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 Levi Templeton will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Pup looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Templeton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Templeton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Templeton is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pup can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Templeton landing strikes from the mount and Pup is in trouble!
Pup tries to hold on but Templeton pushes him away.
Pup is working to get back to half guard.
Pup tries to hold on but Templeton postures up.
Templeton swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pup is now in Templeton's guard. A big mistake from Templeton there, giving up the dominant position!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pup trying to move into half guard but instead Templeton has managed to sweep!
Pup keeping moving, preventing Templeton from controlling successfully.
Pup can't keep his opponent in guard - Templeton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Templeton seems to be working for a kimura but Pup defends the submission attempt.
Templeton working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Pup's thigh. Pup counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Pup working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pup looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Templeton trying to control but Pup is working from the bottom.
Pup controls Templeton momentarily but Templeton frees himself.
Pup looking for a sweep. Not yet Pup, not yet.
Pup wants to stand but Templeton is controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Templeton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Templeton scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pup is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Templeton trying to control from half guard but Pup is working away.
Pup gets back to full guard.
Pup is breathing heavily.
Pup looking for a guillotine here but Templeton defends easily.
Templeton stopping the sweep attempt from Pup.
Templeton trying to control but Pup is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Templeton is looking to work some ground and pound but Pup has wrist control.
Pup trying to keep a closed guard but Templeton is proving a slippery customer.
Templeton passes Pup's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pup is staying active underneath Templeton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Templeton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pup doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Templeton.
Pup wants to get back to full guard.
Pup wants to control but Templeton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pup is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levi Templeton dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Templeton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pup counters with a series of strikes. Templeton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pup will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice inside leg kick there by Templeton. That's going to slow Pup down.
Levi Templeton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pup doesn't manage to clinch there - Templeton circles away.
Pup throws a sloppy head kick
and Templeton counters by clinching up.
Templeton scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Rolo Pup has been cut.
A body shot lands from Pup.
Templeton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pup's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pup swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pup throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Templeton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Templeton.
Levi Templeton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Templeton pushes down on Pup's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pup takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pup punching from the bottom.
Templeton works his foot free and advances to mount.
Pup can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Templeton working Pup over with strikes here.
Templeton gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Templeton scores with a jab to the body.
Templeton scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pup wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Templeton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Templeton with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Templeton has hold of Pup's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pup manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templeton tries to control but Pup wriggling away.
Templeton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pup is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pup wants to hold on but Templeton pushes him away.
Templeton landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pup wants to hold on but Templeton pushes him away.
Pup can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templeton looking to control but Pup is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Templeton working for a guillotine from mount but Pup is in no mood to give up.
Pup is trying desperately to improve position.
Pup reaches up and pulls Templeton towards him, trying to control the position. Templeton manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Pup! Pup tries to roll over - now Templeton is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Pup has to tap out! Great work there by Templeton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Levi Templeton!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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