EFI 15 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donald McRonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ginokai Kai Gi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donald McRonald could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ginokai Kai Gi's chin.

McRonald
vs
Kai Gi

176 cm
20
171 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

172 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donald McRonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ginokai Kai Gi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kai Gi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kai Gi fakes the leg kick and cracks McRonald in the body.
A nice combination there by Kai Gi.
Kai Gi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McRonald sprawls well. McRonald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kai Gi gets slowly back to his feet.

McRonald closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half 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!
Kai Gi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Kai Gi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McRonald is aware though and is defending well.

Kai Gi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McRonald defends it easily.
McRonald slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McRonald advances position into side control!
McRonald trying to control the position but Kai Gi is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McRonald works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kai Gi taking punishment in the form of punches.
McRonald working the ground and pound from side control.
McRonald has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kai Gi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kai Gi is looking to regain half guard here but McRonald keeps moving and retains side control.
McRonald is looking to take a break and control but Kai Gi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kai Gi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McRonald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McRonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kai Gi keeps working.

McRonald is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kai Gi is trying to escape and McRonald transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kai Gi is forced to tap! Nice work there by McRonald! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donald McRonald!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richie Fanoogon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dai Goro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goro is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Blues - Andra Sidan. Dai Goro will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Fanoogon
vs
Goro

176 cm
19
194 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
195 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Resistance

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richie Fanoogon!
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, Dai Goro!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Goro forces Fanoogon back against the cage and clinches.
Fanoogon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Goro has clasped his hands together around Fanoogon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Fanoogon stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Goro controls the position from side control.
Fanoogon is trying to improve his position.
Fanoogon manages to get back to half guard.
Goro is looking to stall here but Fanoogon recovers full guard.
Fanoogon being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fanoogon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fanoogon throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fanoogon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fanoogon is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Fanoogon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Fanoogon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fanoogon has control of Goro's left arm, preventing Goro from doing any damage.
Fanoogon looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goro looking to pass the guard.
Fanoogon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goro manages to get himself to full guard.
Fanoogon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fanoogon wants to control from the top but Goro keeps moving.
Fanoogon tries to free his leg and advance position but Goro is retaining full guard.

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.
Goro wants to stand and escape but Fanoogon is having none of it.
Fanoogon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goro controls Fanoogon momentarily but Fanoogon frees himself.
Fanoogon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fanoogon is taking a breather. Goro says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Fanoogon wants to work for an arm triangle but Goro is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fanoogon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Goro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richie Fanoogon dominated that 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.

Goro throws a right and a left that Fanoogon avoids nicely.
Dai Goro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fanoogon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goro doesn't manage to clinch there - Fanoogon circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Goro misses with a wild combination.
Goro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fanoogon.
Fanoogon checks a leg kick nicely.
Goro slips a straight right by Fanoogon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Fanoogon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Goro's guard.
Goro keeping moving, preventing Fanoogon from controlling successfully.
Fanoogon works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fanoogon.

Goro is defending against the submission attempts here by Fanoogon.
Fanoogon stalling away here and it's allowed Goro to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fanoogon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goro is keeping the position for now.

That's two 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.
Fanoogon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Goro keeping moving, preventing Fanoogon from controlling successfully.
Fanoogon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goro is keeping the position for now.
Goro is controlling Fanoogon's posture.
Fanoogon wants to control from the top but Goro keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon trying to move into half guard but instead Goro has managed to sweep!

Fanoogon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goro defends it easily.
Fanoogon keeping moving, preventing Goro from controlling successfully.
Fanoogon wants to sweep here but Goro controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fanoogon is on top in guard.

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.
Fanoogon trying to control the position from guard on top but Goro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goro being controlled here, momentarily.
Fanoogon advances to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fanoogon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Goro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Goro wants to control but Fanoogon is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richie Fanoogon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Goro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Richie Fanoogon has been cut.
Goro tries to close the distance and clinch but Fanoogon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Goro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fanoogon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Fanoogon is looking for a triangle but Goro pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goro looking to pass the guard.
Fanoogon controls Goro momentarily but Goro frees himself.
Goro wants to control from the top but Fanoogon keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fanoogon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Goro being controlled here momentarily.
Goro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Goro postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Richie Fanoogon.
Goro is looking to clinch but Fanoogon is avoiding it.
Goro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Goro.
Goro tries to clinch but Fanoogon moves out of range.
Fanoogon avoids the head kick by Goro.
Goro is looking to clinch but Fanoogon is avoiding it.
Goro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fanoogon circles away quickly and effectively.
Goro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Fanoogon shoots in and bounces Goro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fanoogon looking to sit in guard and control but Goro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanoogon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goro's guard.
Fanoogon wants to control from the top but Goro keeps moving.
Fanoogon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goro looking for a sweep. Not yet Goro, not yet.
Fanoogon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fanoogon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fanoogon advances position into side control!
Fanoogon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Goro keeps working.
Dai Goro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fanoogon looks for a takedown but Goro sprawls well.
Richie Fanoogon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goro throws the kick towards the body but Fanoogon avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dai Goro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fanoogon 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richie Fanoogon!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Listerene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Villar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Villar has chosen Deuces as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Listerene
vs
Villar

182 cm
20
174 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sonny Listerene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Villar!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Listerene rushes Villar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Listerene is pushing Villar up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Listerene breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Villar tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Listerene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Villar closes the distance looking to clinch
and Listerene counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Villar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Villar is looking to break free of the clinch but Listerene has double underhooks.
Listerene lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Villar backwards.
Listerene landing knees to the head.

It looks like Chris Villar has been cut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Villar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Listerene gets through Villar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Listerene connects with a nasty looking knee right to Villar's face.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Listerene creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Listerene lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Listerene taking a breather.
Villar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Listerene lands a damaging elbow.
Villar takes a knee right on the jaw!

Villar is rocked!

Listerene breaks the clinch.
Villar is still on wobbly legs! Can Listerene finish him?
Villar tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Listerene counters with a shoot takedown. Villar fights it but they end up in guard.
Villar seems to have recovered his senses.
Listerene showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Villar trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Listerene controlling from the top position.
Villar wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Listerene keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Villar's head.
Villar working a defensive guard but Listerene manages to pass into side control anyway.
Villar is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Listerene off and has taken his back!
Villar looks gassed!
Listerene trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Listerene is in bad spot here.

Villar looking to break Listerene's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Listerene remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Villar will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
You can see the frustration on Listerene's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Listerene tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Listerene is working to get back to half guard.
Listerene wants to control but Villar is having none of it.

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.
Listerene tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Listerene dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Villar's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Listerene moves into the clinch.

Listerene breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Listerene rushes Villar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Listerene lands a hook that snaps the head of Villar backwards.
Villar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Listerene connects with a nasty looking knee right to Villar's face.
Villar takes an elbow to the temple.
Listerene landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Listerene.

Villar has picked Listerene up - he's going for a ride! Villar dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Listerene is trying to stand back up but Villar is controlling him
Listerene is holding on to half guard well.
Villar is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Listerene is staying active underneath Villar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Listerene desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Listerene makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Listerene.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Listerene is pulling down on Villar's head. It's preventing any offense from Villar, at least for the moment.
Listerene wants to sweep here but Villar controlling him for the moment.
Listerene looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villar wants to stand and escape but instead Listerene has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Villar wants to stand and escape but Listerene is having none of it.
Listerene stays in close to Villar's body and controls the position.
Listerene has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Villar trying to keep a closed guard but Listerene is proving a slippery customer.
Listerene controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Listerene trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Listerene looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sonny Listerene.
Listerene throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Villar.

Listerene takes the fight into the clinch.
Listerene content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Villar pulls Listerene into guard.
Villar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Listerene controls the pace.
Listerene won't allow Villar to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sonny Listerene dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Villar's cut.
That's time! Listerene's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Listerene gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Listerene.
Listerene scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Villar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Villar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Listerene is defending well for now.
Villar wants a takedown but no success here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Listerene lands with a short shot to the head.

Listerene breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Listerene rushes Villar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Listerene escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Listerene clinches up with Villar and pushes him back against the cage.
Listerene is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Listerene with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Villar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Listerene gets through Villar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Listerene connects with a knee to the head.

Listerene manages to break the clinch.
Listerene throws out a powerful jab.
Listerene throws a combination. Villar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Listerene clinches up with Villar and pushes him back against the cage.
Listerene lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Listerene stalling.
Villar takes a shot to the head.
Listerene scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Listerene.
Listerene working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Listerene scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Listerene lands a takedown into guard.
Listerene works over Villar with some ground and pound from guard.
Listerene content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Listerene has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sonny Listerene.

Listerene has closed the distance and engaged Villar in a clinch.
Listerene lands a knee to the head.

Listerene wants the takedown. Villar is fighting it off but Listerene persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Villar's guard against the cage.
Listerene won't allow Villar to get back to his feet.
Listerene with a flurry of punches that miss.
Villar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Listerene controls from within his opponent's guard.
Listerene wants to pass the guard but Villar is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Listerene sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sonny Listerene is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Listerene's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Villar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Listerene content to stall in guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sonny Listerene showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Listerene 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonny Listerene!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Conner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by Proof- by DL Incognito. Conner has chosen The Allman Brothers Band - Midnight Rider as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Williams
vs
Conner

186 cm
20
180 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

186 cm
20
182 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dominic Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Conner!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Conner circles away.
A left and a right from Conner both land. Nice combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Conner as he connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Conner circles away.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Conner.
Dominic Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Williams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Williams is rocked!
Conner lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Williams is looking to close the distance but Conner sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Williams crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Williams is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Tim Conner!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Drew Sneeze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Dingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sneeze comes into the arena with Born on the Bayou blaring out of the sound system. Drew Sneeze has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sneeze
vs
Dingo

162 cm
23
179 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
176 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Drew Sneeze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Dingo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dingo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dingo is looking to chop away at Sneeze's legs.
Sneeze defending well as Dingo loads up on a big left hand.
Dingo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dingo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sneeze.
Dingo digs a good hook to Sneeze's body.
Dingo lands an overhand right.
Dingo avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab lands there for Sneeze.
Sneeze on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sneeze misses with a looping left.
Sneeze scores with a jab. Dingo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sneeze throws a nice looking combination but Dingo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dingo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sneeze.
Dingo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dingo digs a good body shot into Sneeze's ribs.
Dingo throws a right and a left that Sneeze avoids nicely.
Dingo connects with a right hand. Sneeze shakes it off.
Dingo misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sneeze takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dingo lands a jab-cross combination.
Dingo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sneeze swivels and escapes.
Dingo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dingo throws a body punch but Sneeze moves out of range.
Dingo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dingo.
Dingo throws a body punch but Sneeze moves out of range.
Sneeze misses with a wild body shot.
Dingo tries to clinch up but Sneeze circles away and keeps his distance.
Sneeze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dingo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dingo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sneeze uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dingo.
Dingo misses with a two punch combination.
Sneeze thows a body shot but no joy.
Dingo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matt Dingo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sneeze with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dingo to score with a decent uppercut.
Dingo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dingo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dingo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sneeze circles away.
Dingo connects with a single shot there.
Dingo connects with a looping right hand.
Sneeze misses with a wild body shot.
Dingo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sneeze had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dingo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sneeze misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dingo.
Dingo wants to clinch up but Sneeze keeps it at a distance.
Dingo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sneeze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sneeze looks to score with a jab to the body but Dingo is just out of range.
Dingo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dingo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dingo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sneeze moves away.
Dingo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sneeze swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dingo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dingo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Dingo. That snapped Sneeze's head back.
Dingo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sneeze's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dingo dips to his left and cracks Sneeze with an uppercut!
Dingo dodges the punch combination from Sneeze.
Dingo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sneeze looks to score with a jab to the body but Dingo is just out of range.
Dingo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sneeze takes a swing at Dingo's ribcage but misses.
Dingo works Sneeze's body with a nice hook.
Drew Sneeze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dingo throws a body punch but Sneeze moves out of range.
Sneeze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dingo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dingo tries for a takedown but Sneeze sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Drew Sneeze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Dingo.
Dingo slips under a jab from Sneeze.
Dingo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dingo throws a head kick but Sneeze moves out of range.
Sneeze lands a jab to Dingo's midsection.
Sneeze throws a hook but Dingo avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sneeze swings for the body but Dingo moves out of range.
Sneeze walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sneeze is looking to wear down Dingo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sneeze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dingo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sneeze.
Dingo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sneeze throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dingo throws a series of punches but Sneeze moves out of range.
Sneeze tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dingo was well out of range. Poor timing from Sneeze.
Jab, jab by Dingo - just one landing.
Dingo tries to bum rush Sneeze with a series of wild strikes but Sneeze uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dingo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sneeze doesn't seem bothered though.
Dingo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dingo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sneeze backs up against the cage.
Dingo loads up on a big right hand but Sneeze slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sneeze takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dingo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sneeze.

Sneeze gets caught flat footed, as Dingo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sneeze is trying to control the position but Dingo postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Dingo 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.

Dingo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dingo fails with a takedown attempt.

Dingo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dingo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sneeze!
Sneeze can't escape the position.
Dingo controlling from the full mount.
Sneeze tries to hold on but Dingo pushes him away.
Sneeze might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sneeze is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dingo tries to control but Sneeze wriggling away.
Dingo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dingo wants to control the pace but Sneeze is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sneeze tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dingo controlling from mount.
The referee warns Sneeze that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dingo controlling the position easily from mount.
Sneeze is desperately trying to improve his position but Dingo has a good base and remains in mount.
Sneeze is working hard here to advance position.
Dingo controlling the pace for now.
Sneeze tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sneeze wants to hold on but Dingo pushes him away.
Sneeze tries to reverse the position but Dingo maintains control.
Dingo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Dingo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sneeze has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dingo prevents Sneeze from getting the reversal.
Dingo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dingo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dingo controlling his opponent.
Dingo pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dingo controlling his opponent.
Dingo prevents Sneeze from getting the reversal.
Dingo looking to control but Sneeze is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dingo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dingo prevents Sneeze from getting the reversal.

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.
Dingo controlling his opponent.

Despite being in the dominant position, Matt Dingo just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dingo. Sneeze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Dingo.
Dingo shoots in looking for a takedown. Sneeze tries to sprawl out of it but Dingo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sneeze manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dingo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sneeze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dingo moves away.
Sneeze scores with a jab to the head.
Dingo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sneeze in his tracks.
Dingo slips under a jab from Sneeze.
Dingo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sneeze looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sneeze throws a sloppy body shot
and Dingo counters with a right hand to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dingo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Dingo 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!

Dingo tries to clinch but Sneeze moves out of range.
Dingo thows a body shot but no joy.
Matt Dingo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dingo. Sneeze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sneeze blocks the body kick.
Dingo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sneeze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dingo lands a really nice looking cross but Sneeze seems unphased.
Sneeze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dingo shoots in but Sneeze avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sneeze bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dingo's head.
Jab, jab by Dingo - just one landing.
Sneeze lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sneeze.
Sneeze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dingo manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Sneeze coming out on top.
Dingo misses with a wild body shot.
Sneeze checks a leg kick nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sneeze misses with a hook. Dingo ducked under it nicely.
Dingo fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sneeze. Dingo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dingo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sneeze counters with a left to the body.
Dingo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sneeze dodges the punch combination from Dingo.
Dingo misses the shot to the body.
Dingo misses with a body shot.
Sneeze takes one to the side of the head.
Dingo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dingo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sneeze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dingo.
Dingo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dingo looks to score with a jab to the body but Sneeze is just out of range.
Sneeze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dingo moves away.
Drew Sneeze has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sneeze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sneeze moves away from the strike by Dingo.

Sneeze gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sneeze on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sneeze tries to get out of the position.
Sneeze is trying to keep Dingo in close.
Dingo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dingo looking to sit in guard and control but Sneeze gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dingo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dingo trying to pass the guard but Sneeze defending well.

Dingo seems to be working for a kimura but Sneeze defends the submission attempt.
Dingo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sneeze manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dingo cracks a nice hook into Sneeze's ribs.
Sneeze ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dingo moves away.
Dingo shoots in for a takedown but Sneeze shows good takedown defense.
Drew Sneeze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Dingo.
Sneeze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dingo.
Dingo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sneeze blocks a low kick nicely.
Dingo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dingo lands a glancing blow to the side of Sneeze's head.
Sneeze swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dingo counters with a two punch combo.
Dingo moves out of range as Sneeze strikes.
Dingo slips a jab from Sneeze.
Matt Dingo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sneeze swings for the body but Dingo moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dingo misses with a straight right.
Dingo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sneeze throws out the jab.
Sneeze fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dingo manages to avoid it.
Sneeze takes a swing at Dingo's ribcage but misses.
Dingo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sneeze manages to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Dingo misses
and Sneeze counters with a left to the body.
Dingo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dingo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sneeze.
Sneeze missing with a left hand there. Dingo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dingo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sneeze swings for the body but Dingo moves out of range.
Sneeze moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dingo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sneeze was well out of range. Poor timing from Dingo.
Nice cross by Dingo.
Dingo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sneeze but Sneeze pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sneeze takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drew Sneeze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dingo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Dingo!