PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levi Templeton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and G Unit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Templeton might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mudvayne-Scream With Me. G Unit has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Templeton
vs
Unit

186 cm
24
205 lbs
6 - 3 - 2

225 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 6 - 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, G Unit!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Templeton misses with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Templeton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Templeton throws a head kick but Unit moves out of range.
Unit is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Templeton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Templeton is defended easily by Unit.

Unit shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Templeton is trying to stand back up but Unit is controlling him
Unit is just content to waste time from the top position. Templeton takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Unit thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Templeton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Templeton keeping moving, preventing Unit from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Unit missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Unit trying to control the position from guard on top but Templeton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Unit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Templeton fails with an attempt to clinch.

Templeton takes the fight into the clinch.
Templeton stalling in the clinch but Unit improves position.
Unit blocks an elbow strike.
Templeton throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Unit blocks it with crossed arms.
Templeton tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Unit avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Templeton throws an elbow that misses.
Templeton gets underhooks to prevent Unit's takedown attempt.
Templeton tries to land a knee to the head but Unit blocks with his arms.
Templeton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Templeton tries a knee to the head but Unit blocks it.
Unit is working for takedown but Templeton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Templeton lands a knee to the head.
Templeton with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Unit manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Unit lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Templeton!

Unit looking for a guillotine from mount but Templeton is having none of it.
Unit throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unit tries to control but Templeton wriggling away.

Unit moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Templeton has worked his arm free - good work by Templeton!

Unit tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Templeton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four 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.

Unit is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Templeton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Unit is looking to take a break and control but Templeton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Templeton sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but G Unit will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Unit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Templeton counters with a left to the body.
Unit shoots and misses

and Templeton counters by clinching up.
Templeton looking to throw knees to the head but Unit is blocking nicely.
Unit avoiding damage as Templeton throws knees to the body.
Templeton is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Unit takes a knee to the side of the body.
Templeton working Unit over with knees to the body.
Templeton lands a knee to the head.
Templeton misses with a knee to the head.
Templeton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Unit has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Templeton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Unit tries to pull guard but Templeton won't allow it.
Levi Templeton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of G Unit.
Templeton tries to land a knee to the head but Unit blocks with his arms.
Templeton misses with a knee strike.
Templeton tries to land a knee to the head but Unit blocks with his arms.
Templeton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Unit has Templeton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Templeton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Templeton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Templeton is looking to control Unit's arms but Unit gets an underhook and turns him. Now Templeton has his back to the cage.
Templeton pushes off an throws an elbow but Unit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Templeton tries a knee to the head but Unit blocks it.
Templeton tries to land a knee to the head but Unit blocks with his arms.
Unit goes for a takedown attempt but Templeton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Unit keeps the fight on the outside.
Unit tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Templeton swivels and escapes.
Templeton throws a series of punches but Unit avoids them all with ease.
Templeton doesn't manage to clinch there - Unit circles away.

Unit scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Templeton wants to control but Unit postures up.
The ground and pound from Unit seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Unit stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unit keeps the fight on the outside.
Templeton thows a body shot but no joy.
Templeton misses with a body kick.

Unit looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Unit gets to his feet - Templeton follows without any prompting.
Templeton moves in looking to clinch but Unit pushes him off.

Templeton moves into the clinch successfully.
Templeton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Templeton looking to throw knees to the head but Unit is blocking nicely.
Templeton throws a knee to the head but misses.
Templeton stops a takedown attempt from Unit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Templeton is fighting off a takedown attempt but Unit is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Templeton to the mat. Templeton regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Unit content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Unit stands and steps away. Templeton gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Unit looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Templeton!

Unit moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Templeton has worked his arm free - good work by Templeton!
Templeton wants to control but Unit postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Unit decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Templeton thumps Unit with a low kick.
Templeton misses with a hook.
Templeton feints and then cracks Unit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Unit down.

Templeton gets caught flat footed, as Unit shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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!

Unit gets to his feet. Templeton looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Templeton clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Templeton looking to throw knees to the head but Unit is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Templeton.
Templeton misses with a knee strike.
Unit is trying to drag Templeton to the mat but Templeton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

G Unit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Templeton forces Unit back against the cage and clinches.
Templeton looking to stall.
Unit takes a knee right on the jaw!
Templeton pushes off an throws an elbow but Unit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Templeton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Unit can't get the takedown.
Templeton lands a knee to the head.
Templeton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Unit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Templeton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unit can't get the takedown.
Levi Templeton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of G Unit.
Unit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Templeton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Unit as Templeton tries to tie him up.
Templeton misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Templeton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Templeton tries to land a knee to the head but Unit blocks with his arms.
Unit tries for a takedown but Templeton manages to get underhooks.
Templeton misses with a knee strike.
Templeton tries to land knees in the clinch but Unit avoids the damage to the body.
Templeton looking to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Templeton.

Unit gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Templeton regains guard.
G Unit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Templeton keeping moving, preventing Unit from controlling successfully.
Unit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Templeton is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unit is pushing down on Templeton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Templeton is fighting to maintain full guard but Unit has managed to sneak the leg through.
Templeton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Unit is looking to advance position but Templeton won't allow it.
Templeton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Unit trying to control from half guard but Templeton is working away.

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.
Unit avoids the head kick by Templeton.

Templeton clinches up with Unit and pushes him back against the cage.
Templeton is pushing Unit up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Unit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Templeton is trying to stall.
Templeton is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Unit is defending well for now.

Unit drags the fight down to the ground.

Templeton has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Unit to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Templeton is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Unit pulls down on the head and he's put Templeton to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). G Unit!