PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flex Dynomite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Indiana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dynomite comes to the cage accompanied by C.R.E.A.M.. Indiana has chosen Jay Z - 99 problems as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dynomite
vs
Indiana

189 cm
21
215 lbs
5 - 0 - 1

189 cm
29
214 lbs
12 - 2 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Flex Dynomite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Gary Indiana!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynomite gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Indiana counters with a stiff right hand.
Indiana throws an overhand right that lands on Dynomite's shoulder, as Dynomite tries to avoid the shot.
Indiana thows a body shot but no joy.
Dynomite throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Indiana counters with a stiff right hand.
Indiana misses with a straight right.
Indiana misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Dynomite.
Dynomite misses with a lunging right hand
and Indiana counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dynomite throws an off balance right hand
and Indiana counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dynomite thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynomite misses with a low kick.
Indiana takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Indiana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Indiana misses its intended target.
Indiana throws a nice inside leg kick.
Indiana slips under a jab from Dynomite.
Dynomite swings widly with a right hand
and Indiana counters with a nice uppercut.
Dynomite swings widly with a right hand
and Indiana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynomite fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dynomite lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Indiana throws a combination that misses
and Dynomite counters with a good, hard body kick but Indiana shrugs it off.
Flex Dynomite is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Indiana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Indiana needs to keep his hands up - Dynomite had a free shot at his head there.
Dynomite pushes Indiana away with a front kick.
Dynomite misses with a lunging right hand
and Indiana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Indiana throws a sloppy body shot
and Dynomite makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Indiana keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Indiana shoots in for a double leg but Dynomite sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dynomite throws a poor cross that misses
and Indiana counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dynomite throws a lazy uppercut
and Indiana makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dynomite takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Indiana throws a big shot that misses.
Dynomite takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dynomite throws an off balance right hand
and Indiana counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Indiana swings widly with a right hand
and Dynomite counters with a straight right hand.
Indiana misses with a wild body shot.
Dynomite attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dynomite fails to land with a series of punches.
Dynomite throws an off balance right hand

so Indiana counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Indiana trying to control the position from guard on top but Dynomite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Indiana tries to free his leg and advance position but Dynomite is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Indiana dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Indiana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dynomite swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Indiana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Indiana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Indiana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dynomite as he jumps to the side.
A lazy body kick from Indiana
and Dynomite counters with a good low kick that Indiana was not able to check.
Indiana dodges the punch combination from Dynomite.
Dynomite fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Flex Dynomite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynomite throws a leg kick that misses.
Dynomite misses with an uppercut. Indiana saw that one coming.
A low kick from Dynomite is predictable there
and Indiana counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice shot lands for Dynomite.
Dynomite throws a jab but it's blocked by Indiana.
Indiana slips a jab and a cross from Dynomite.
Indiana missing with a left hand there. Dynomite was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dynomite loads up on a big right hand but Indiana slips the punch.
Dynomite displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Indiana throws out the jab.
Indiana ducks under a wild hook from Dynomite.
Indiana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Indiana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dynomite.
A head kick by Dynomite misses
and Indiana makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Indiana swings away with a body shot that misses
and Indiana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Indiana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dynomite.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Indiana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dynomite throws out the jab.
Indiana on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Indiana takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Indiana moves out of range of the body kick.
Dynomite scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice straight punches there by Dynomite. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dynomite.
Indiana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dynomite throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Flex Dynomite is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynomite throws a hook to the side of Indiana's head but Indiana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Indiana misses with a leg kick.
Indiana lands with an uppercut that bounces Dynomite off the cage and back into rage.
Dynomite slips a straight right by Indiana.
Dynomite misses with a lunging right hand

and Indiana counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dynomite won't be happy with that.
Indiana trying to control the action but Dynomite is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Indiana tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Indiana has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Indiana 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!

Indiana misses with a hook. Dynomite ducked under it nicely.
Dynomite misses with a right hand
and Indiana counters with a left to the body.
Dynomite throws a solid leg kick but Indiana takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dynomite.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Indiana throws a lazy right hand but Dynomite sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dynomite misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynomite keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Indiana.
Dynomite tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Indiana was well out of range. Poor timing from Dynomite.
Indiana thows a leg kick but Dynomite checks it
and Dynomite counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Indiana shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dynomite pinned against the cage. Dynomite gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dynomite cracks Indiana with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dynomite misses with a lunging right hand

and Indiana counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dynomite knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Indiana on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Indiana trying to control but Dynomite is working from the bottom.
Indiana looking to pass the guard.

Indiana is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Indiana slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Indiana trying to control but Dynomite is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Indiana is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dynomite is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dynomite has escaped and now he's on top!
Indiana pulls Dynomite in close to prevent any damage.
Dynomite has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four 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.
Indiana wants to sweep here but Dynomite controlling him for the moment.
Flex Dynomite has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Indiana is trying to keep Dynomite in close.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gary Indiana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gary Indiana.
Indiana looks for a takedown but Dynomite sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dynomite misses with a leg kick
enabling Indiana to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Indiana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Indiana 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Indiana!