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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Mortensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Dingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesse Mortensson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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176 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesse Mortensson!
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, Matt Dingo!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dingo loads up on a big right hand but Mortensson slips the punch.
Dingo throws a head kick that misses.
Dingo doesn't manage to clinch there - Mortensson circles away.
Dingo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dingo thows a body shot but no joy.
Dingo throws a looping overhand right but Mortensson ducks down to avoid it.
Dingo throws a body punch but Mortensson moves out of range.
Dingo tries to score with a low kick but Mortensson moves his leg out of the way.
Dingo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dingo misses with a head kick.
Mortensson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dingo looks to land a combination but Mortensson avoids it well.
Mortensson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mortensson instigates a clinch.
Dingo is looking to break free of the clinch but Mortensson has double underhooks.
Dingo wants to get back to striking at distance but Mortensson won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mortensson.
Mortensson tightens his grip and picks Dingo up, before dumping him to the ground. Dingo manages to land in guard.
Dingo can't keep his opponent in guard - Mortensson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mortensson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dingo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mortensson is working away from the top position though.
Dingo wants to get back to his feet.
Dingo is refusing to be controlled, as Mortensson sits in half guard.
Dingo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mortensson trying to control the action but Dingo is working from the bottom.
Mortensson seems to be working for a kimura but Dingo defends the submission attempt.
Mortensson is looking for a kimura but Dingo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mortensson to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dingo moves into full guard.
Dingo trying to control the position.
Dingo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mortensson is controlling him.
Mortensson tries to free his leg and advance position but Dingo is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dingo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mortensson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dingo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Dingo wants to break free but Mortensson has control.
Dingo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mortensson has him pressed against the cage.
Dingo is looking to break free of the clinch but Mortensson has double underhooks.
Mortensson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dingo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dingo is looking to break free of the clinch but Mortensson has double underhooks.
Dingo has had enough of the clinch but Mortensson keeps him there for the moment.
Dingo is trying to break the clinch but Mortensson has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Mortensson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dingo wants to break free but Mortensson has control.
Dingo wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Dingo has had enough of the clinch but Mortensson keeps him there for the moment.
Mortensson keeps control of Dingo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mortensson tightens his grip and picks Dingo up, before dumping him to the ground. Dingo manages to land in guard.
Mortensson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mortensson tries to free his leg and advance position but Dingo is retaining full guard.
Dingo wants to sweep here but Mortensson controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dingo keeping full guard, as Mortensson tries to pass.
Dingo wants to get back to his feet but Mortensson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mortensson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dingo dives on top into guard.
Mortensson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dingo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Mortensson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dingo throws a nice looking combination but Mortensson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dingo throws a series of punches but Mortensson avoids them all with ease.
Mortensson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dingo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dingo throws a head kick that half lands.
Dingo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mortensson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dingo's guard.
Mortensson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dingo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mortensson slips nicely into half guard.
Dingo has his hands clasped together around Mortensson's back. He's all about the action.
Mortensson wants to take a breather but Dingo is having none of it.
Dingo is defending against the submission attempts here by Mortensson.
Mortensson trying to control from half guard but Dingo is working away.
Mortensson moves into full mount! Dingo won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mortensson landing shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mortensson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mortensson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dingo is looking to escape.
Mortensson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dingo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mortensson swings around for an armbar but Dingo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mortensson's guard.
Dingo wants to stand but Mortensson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dingo wants to control from the top but Mortensson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dingo won't allow Mortensson to sweep him here.
Dingo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dingo wants to get up but he can't break Mortensson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mortensson is looking for a triangle but Dingo pushes his legs off easily.
Mortensson keeping moving, preventing Dingo from controlling successfully.
Mortensson with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Dingo can't handle though.
That's four 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.
Mortensson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dingo gets to his feet. Mortensson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice body punch from Dingo.
Dingo wants to clinch but Mortensson slips to the side
and Mortensson moves into the clinch.
Mortensson keeps control of Dingo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mortensson has Dingo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dingo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dingo is looking to break free of the clinch but Mortensson has double underhooks.
Dingo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dingo is looking to break free of the clinch but Mortensson has double underhooks.
Dingo is looking to break free of the clinch but Mortensson has double underhooks.
Mortensson has clasped his hands together around Dingo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mortensson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dingo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dingo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Mortensson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dingo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dingo connects with a right hand. Mortensson shakes it off.
A low kick from Dingo misses
and Mortensson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dingo pushes Mortensson off looking to stand but Mortensson dives back in and keeps control.
Mortensson is trying to control the action in half guard but Dingo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mortensson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mortensson is looking to take a break and control but Dingo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mortensson prevents Dingo from standing back up.
Mortensson moves nicely into side control.
Mortensson looks up at the clock and then as Dingo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mortensson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingo is pushing Mortensson's head away, looking to escape. Mortensson manages to hold on to the position though.
Dingo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mortensson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dingo!
Dingo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mortensson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mortensson wants to control the pace but Dingo is squirming around nicely.
Mortensson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dingo is desperately trying to improve his position but Mortensson has a good base and remains in mount.
Mortensson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dingo looks a forlorn figure.
Mortensson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mortensson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dingo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dingo and Mortensson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dingo is not content to let Mortensson control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mortensson looks up at the clock and then as Dingo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mortensson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mortensson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dingo, who protects the arm well.
Dingo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mortensson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jesse Mortensson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mortensson is tying to control. Dingo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mortensson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mortensson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mortensson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dingo!
Mortensson tries to control but Dingo wriggling away.
Dingo can't escape the position.
Mortensson has control of Dingo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dingo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dingo is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mortensson wants to control the pace but Dingo is squirming around nicely.
Dingo wants to get back to his feet.
Matt Dingo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mortensson looking to finish Dingo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dingo!
Mortensson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mortensson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dingo turns into him and now he's in Mortensson's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Mortensson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mortensson, 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 30:27
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... Jesse Mortensson!
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FIGHT
RATING
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