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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy bo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Block (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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135 lbs
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167 cm
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135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Billy bo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dick Block!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bo has managed to clinch.
Block throws a knee to the head but misses.
bo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Block to keep the fight standing.
bo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
bo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
bo jumps into guard, dragging Block to the mat.
Block preventing the sweep.
bo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Block wants to stand but bo is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
bo pulls Block in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Block stopping the sweep attempt from bo.
bo is working hard here to advance position.
Block trying to control but bo is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Block shoots in but bo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Block stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy bo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
bo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Block, pushing him back against the cage.
bo slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Block tries to pull guard but bo won't allow it.
bo gets control of Block's arms and successfully pulls guard. bo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Block scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Block sitting in guard here, content to control.
bo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Block lands a couple of elbows.
bo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Block controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
bo keeping full guard, as Block tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Block is one step ahead there.
bo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Block throwing strikes but missing.
Block wants to control from the top but bo keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Block misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Block misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
bo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Block doesn't seem bothered though.
Horrible takedown attempt by bo or perhaps it was just good defense by Block, which made it look bad.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
bo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Block is fending him off so far but bo persists. Nope, Block circles away and we're back to standing.
bo has Block up against the cage in a clinch.
bo tries to pull guard but Block won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy bo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A head kick from bo lands but Block takes it in his stride.
bo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Billy bo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
bo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Block looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck for Block with that takedown attempt.
Block tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but bo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Block swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Block tries to close the distance and clinch up but bo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Block closes this distance looking for a takedown but bo circles away.
As Block tries to get set, bo tries to push him back and clinch up but Block manages to avoid the attempt.
Block is looking to clinch.
bo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Block quickly recovers to half guard.
Block manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. bo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
bo pulls guard effortlessly.
Dick Block has got the better of the ground game so far.
bo has Block pulled in close to control his posture.
bo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Block can do to turn this around?
bo has his foot on Block's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Block works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
bo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
bo keeping moving, preventing Block from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Block with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
bo being controlled here, momentarily.
bo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Block wants to control from the top but bo keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
bo misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and bo wants it to stay on the feet.
Billy bo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Block.
Block tries to clinch up but bo circles away and keeps his distance.
bo moves into the clinch successfully.
bo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
bo has Block pulled in close to control his posture.
Block keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of bo's head.
bo looking for a guillotine here but Block defends easily.
bo keeping full guard, as Block tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
bo looking for a sweep. Not yet bo, not yet.
bo keeping moving, preventing Block from controlling successfully.
Block wants to get up but he can't break bo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now bo is on top in guard.
bo trying to control but Block is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Block is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy bo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Block fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Block wants to clinch up but bo keeps it at a distance.
bo looks for a takedown but Block sprawls well.
A slapping body kick lands there for Block.
Block tries to score a power double leg takedown but bo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Block somewhat.
bo is looking to counter the offense by Block and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Block is looking to clinch.
bo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Block avoids it.
bo dives in for a single leg takedown but Block sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
bo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Block as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy bo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Block shoots in but no luck this time.
bo misses with the combination.
bo shoots for a double leg takedown but Block sprawls well. He's pushed bo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
bo tries to clinch there but Block circles away.
Block clinches.
Block tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Block goes for a takedown in the clinch but bo prevents it.
bo looking for a takedown.
Block is trying to force a seperation but bo has the dominant position.
Block ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Block no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
bo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
bo won't allow Block to sweep him here.
bo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
bo content to stall in guard here.
Block wants to control the position but bo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Block is trying to stand.
Block is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
bo controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bo trying to mount his opponent but Block defends it.
Block is not content to let bo control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Block looks for a takedown but bo sprawls well.
bo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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.
bo slaps away a takedown attempt from Block, before circling back to the center of the mat.
bo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Block sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten bo somewhat.
Block ducks under a wild hook from bo.
Block shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in bo's guard.
bo has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Block has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Block tries to break free but bo pushes him back against the cage.
bo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dick Block has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billy bo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
bo blocks a head kick by Block.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy bo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well bo 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy bo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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