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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Dodger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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289 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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275 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bradley Iverson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roger Dodger!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dodger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Iverson sprawls well initially but Dodger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Iverson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Iverson tries to get out of the position.
Iverson trying to hold on to Dodger's head to control him but Dodger postures up.
Iverson gets back to full guard.
Iverson wants to sweep here but Dodger controlling him for the moment.
Dodger trying to control the position from guard on top but Iverson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dodger advances to half guard.
Iverson wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dodger in particular looking to stall.
I looks like Dodger might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Dodger is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Iverson!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dodger cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodger has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Iverson's face.
Dodger trying to control but Iverson is having none of it.
Dodger tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Iverson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dodger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Iverson is working hard here to advance position.
Dodger breaks from Iverson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Iverson is desperately trying to improve his position but Dodger has a good base and remains in mount.
Dodger controlling the position easily from mount.
Dodger with a couple of short strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson wants to control but Dodger is having none of it.
Iverson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Iverson is trying to reverse the position but instead Dodger has taken his back - oops!
Dodger controlling the position well here. Iverson rolled but Dodger kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dodger tries to get the hooks in deep but Iverson pushed the leg off.
Iverson can't escape the position.
Dodger is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Iverson has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Dodger has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Iverson taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Dodger doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roger Dodger! Roger Dodger retains his heavyweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
56% |
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