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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rockmeteller Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Todd comes to the cage accompanied by Jeeves and Wooster. The crowd seem to be enjoying Dillinger's choice of entrance music: Listen!!. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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195 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
30 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rockmeteller Todd! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Dillinger! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Todd thumps Dillinger with a low kick. Dillinger misses with a double jab.
Todd connects with a single shot there. Nice jab there from Dillinger. Dillinger avoids the body shot from Todd.
Dillinger lands a lovely overhand right. Dillinger scores with a leg kick.
Dillinger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd lands with an overhand left. Dillinger tries to clinch up. Todd motions for Dillinger to come forward. Todd throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Todd motions for Dillinger to come forward. Todd throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Dillinger misses with a left hand enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Dillinger throws a leg kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. We've been told by Todd's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Dillinger moves out of range of the leg kick from Todd. Dillinger throws a chopping leg kick but Todd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Todd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dillinger. Dillinger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dillinger lands a slapping body shot.
A lazy left from Todd finds it's target. Todd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dillinger.
Dillinger tries to counter with a clinch but Todd shakes him off and moves away. A punch combination from Dillinger misses. Todd feinted there with a counter leg kick. Dillinger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Todd is able to avoid easily. Dillinger defending well as Todd loads up on a big left hand. Todd tries to land a leg kick but Dillinger saw it coming and moves away.
Rockmeteller Todd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dillinger throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Dillinger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Dillinger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Dillinger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dillinger with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A nice leg kick lands there from Todd. An inside leg kick lands from Dillinger. Nice uppercut there from Todd. Dillinger looks to land a body kick but Todd moved away. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dillinger, as that shot connected.
Dillinger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Todd to score with a decent uppercut. Todd lands a head shot. A bone on bone clash there as Todd blocks the leg kick.
Dillinger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Dillinger misses with a series of wild punches.
A quick step to the side and Todd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Todd connects with a single shot there. John Dillinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Todd's corner calls for a 1-2. Todd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Todd is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Dillinger slips under a jab from Todd. Dillinger misses with a looping left. Todd throwing a counter right hand but Dillinger manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Todd thows a left - swing and a miss! Dillinger lands a really nice looking cross but Todd seems unphased.
Dillinger looks for a takedown but Todd sprawls well. Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Dillinger follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Dillinger slips under a jab. Dillinger just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillinger manages to avoid it. Dillinger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Todd. Dillinger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab. Todd moves out of range of the body kick from Dillinger.
Todd quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Dillinger misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd counters with a left to the body. Todd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dillinger manages to avoid it. Dillinger misses with a takedown and Todd counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dillinger.
Dillinger lands with a nice body punch. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Todd checks a leg kick. Dillinger thuds a left hand into Todd's body. This has been an exciting period of action! Todd scores with a hook. Todd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dillinger is out of range. A big right from Dillinger misses. Todd lands a nice looking body shot.
Dillinger just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd lands a nice shot that snaps Dillinger's head back.
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Todd napping and manages to drive through into side control! Todd is looking for a sweep. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. The ground and pound from Dillinger seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Todd defending against the ground and pound. 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 Rockmeteller Todd will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dillinger throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot. Rockmeteller Todd is winning the standup battle so far. Todd tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Dillinger lands a jab. Nice body kick from Dillinger. Dillinger moves out of range of the body kick. Dillinger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Dillinger misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd counters with a lovely shot to the body. Nice jab there from Todd. Dillinger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd. Todd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Dillinger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dillinger throws a push kick but Todd slaps the foot to one side. A jab from Todd misses. Dillinger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Todd. Dillinger misses with a low kick.
Todd moves out of range of the leg kick from Dillinger.
That's one minute gone in the round. Todd throws a looping overhand right but Dillinger ducks down to avoid it. Dillinger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it. Todd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A decent looking cross lands there for Todd. Dillinger throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Todd with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dillinger to score with a decent uppercut. Dillinger throws a series of punches but Todd moves out of range. Todd appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Todd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good shot there by Dillinger. The fight moves into the clinch position. Dillinger makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Todd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Todd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! Dillinger has a couple of punches blocked by Todd.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A quick uppercut on the inside from Dillinger. Dillinger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Todds head. Todd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Todd lands a body punch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Todd. Dillinger displaying some good clinch control by pressing Todd up against the cage. Todd working aggressively here.
Dillinger blocking some punches.
Dillinger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Todd pulls his leg out and moves away.
That kick from Dillinger tenderised Todd's leg. Todd is trying to keep his angry face on. Dillinger has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Dillinger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Dillinger throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dillinger jabs at Todd's body. Good leg kick by Todd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dillinger throws the kick towards the body but Todd avoids it. Todd throws a leg kick that is checked and Dillinger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Todd avoids the head kick by Dillinger.
Todd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dillinger counters with a stiff right hand. Todd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dillinger is out of range. Dillinger lands with a cross. Dillinger scores with a body shot.
Dillinger misses with a left hand and Todd counters with a stiff right hand. Dillinger throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range. Todd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dillinger. That did some damage! Dillinger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. This has been an exciting period of action! Dillinger instigates a clinch. Todd pushes Dillinger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Todd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dillinger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Todd tries to work over Dillinger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Dillinger lands a body punch in the clinch. Todd can't find room to land a body shot as Dillinger controls the action.
Todd lands with a short shot to the head. Todd misses with a punch on the inside.
Todd working some nice short punches in the clinch. Todd working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Todd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dillinger is stalling here.
Todd prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Dillinger will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Dillinger. Dillinger with a body punch. A glancing blow. Dillinger throws a leg kick that is checked letting Todd counter with a right hand. Dillinger connects with a nice looking jab.
Dillinger lands with a good body shot. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dillinger. Dillinger shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Todd manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Dillinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Todd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Todd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Todd pulls Dillinger in close to his closed guard and prevents Dillinger from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dillinger throws an elbow that misses. Todd uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dillinger's guard. Nice move by Todd! Todd is stalling in the full guard. Dillinger wants to sweep but no luck. Dillinger pulls Todd in to control the position. Dillinger is looking to sweep but instead, Todd has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dillinger is looking to improve his position.
Dillinger won't allow Todd to pass to mount. Dillinger works his way to full guard. Good work. Todd content to stall in guard here. Dillinger 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. Dillinger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dillinger working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. A momentary lapse in concentration from Todd enables Dillinger to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Todd manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Todd pushes Dillinger off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. A left and a right from Todd both land. Nice combination. Dillinger checks a leg kick nicely. Todd scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Todd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dillinger under the eye. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dillinger throws a body shot but no joy. Dillinger scores with a push kick. Dillinger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Todd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Crunch! Todd slams his shin into Dillinger's torso. Dillinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Todd moves out of range of the body kick. Dillinger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Dillinger closes the distance but Todd moves to the side enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab. Dillinger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Todd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Good leg kick by Todd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Todd misses the shot to the body. Dillinger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Todd in his tracks. Dillinger throws a jab when Todd was well out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rockmeteller Todd clearly takes 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.
Todd connects with a single shot there. Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Dillinger tests Todd's chin there with a solid looking shot. Dillinger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Todd finds it's target. Dillinger pushes Todd away with a front kick. Todd misses with a wild body shot. Dillinger tries to counter with a clinch but Todd shakes him off and moves away. Todd scores with a nice right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dillinger. Dillinger avoids a lazy jab quite easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dillinger misses with a hook. Todd takes a body punch but keeps moving. Todd throws the left hand but Dillinger avoids the punch easily. Dillinger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Todd counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Todd misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dillinger scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Dillinger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dillinger throws a leg kick that is checked letting Todd counter with a right hand. Dillinger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Dillinger lands the left hand. Dillinger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Todd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dillinger is out of range. Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dillinger. Nice uppercut there from Dillinger. Todd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dillinger scores with a push kick. Dillinger misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming. Dillinger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Todd counters with a low kick, right behind Dillinger 's knee. Todd connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dillinger throws a leg kick but Todd checks it. A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Todd moves in looking to clinch but Dillinger pushes him off. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Todd slips a jab from Dillinger. Todd tried to counter with a leg kick but Dillinger avoided it. Dillinger motions for Todd to come forward. Dillinger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Todd bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dillinger's head. Dillinger shoots in but Todd avoids the takedown attempt easily. Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dillinger misses with a body punch
and Todd counters with a slapping leg kick. Dillinger moves away from the strike by Todd. Todd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Todd throws a big shot that misses. The fighters circle momentarily. Todd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Dillinger shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dillinger throws a leg kick but Todd sees it coming and moves out of range. Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Dillinger tests Todd's chin there with a solid looking shot. Dillinger closes the distance and pushes Todd back into the cage. Dillinger pushes Todd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Dillinger. Todd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Todd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Todd blocks an uppercut.
Dillinger has picked Todd up - he's going for a ride! Dillinger dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Todd controlling the position for now. Todd is not content to let Dillinger control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dillinger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Dillinger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Dillinger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Dillinger working the head and body with strikes. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Dillinger throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Todd is refusing to be controlled, as Dillinger sits in half guard. Todd trying to hold on to Dillinger's head to control him but Dillinger postures up.
Dillinger thows a huge punch but Todd dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Rockmeteller Todd will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Todd misses with a straight left. Todd has closed the distance and engaged Dillinger in a clinch.
Dillinger is trying to stall.
Dillinger wants to stall.
Dillinger seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks. Todd tries a body shot but Dillinger blocks it.
Todd can't find room to land a body shot as Dillinger controls the action.
Todd misses with some punches.
Dillinger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Dillinger taking a breather. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Todd avoids the elbow strike from Dillinger, against the cage.
Dillinger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Todd has him pressed against the cage. Dillinger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Todd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dillinger walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dillinger, as that shot connected.
Todd on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Todd checks a leg kick nicely. Todd throws a hook but Dillinger avoids it easily. Dillinger walks into a straight right hand from Todd. Todd missing with a left hand there. Dillinger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Todd checks a leg kick. Dillinger tries to clinch up. Dillinger tries to clinch up but Todd circles away and keeps his distance. Dillinger throws a low kick but Todd avoids it. Todd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Todd misses with a kick to the body.
Jab by Todd. Todd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dillinger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Todd defends well and Dillinger ends up having to push Todd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Some wild striking there from Dillinger.
Dillinger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dillinger shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Todd sprawls well. Todd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dillinger gets slowly back to his feet. Dillinger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Todd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Dillinger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Dillinger with a poor takedown and Todd counters with a straight right hand. Rockmeteller Todd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dillinger.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dillinger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Todd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Todd tries a head kick but it misses.
Dillinger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Todd. Dillinger throws an overhand right that lands on Todd's shoulder, as Todd tries to avoid the shot. An inside leg kick lands from Dillinger. John Dillinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Todd throws a body punch but Dillinger moves out of range. Dillinger only half commits to the counter leg kick. Dillinger throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dillinger. Todd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Dillinger is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Nice body punch from Dillinger.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dillinger misses with a looping left. Dillinger throws a combination. Todd tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Dillinger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Todd counters with a two punch combo. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dillinger throws a head kick but Todd moves out of range.
Todd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Dillinger throws a body kick that misses. Dillinger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab. Dillinger is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Todd. Dillinger shrugs it off though. Dillinger scores with a jab. Todd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Todd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Dillinger looks to land a left hand but Todd moved out of range nicely. A solid leg kick lands there for Todd.
And that's the end of the fight! Rockmeteller Todd showed his dominance in that final round. I think Todd has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46 Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rockmeteller Todd! Rockmeteller Todd decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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