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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Dawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saul Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saul Hudson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Dawkins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Saul Hudson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawkins misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Hudson.
Dawkins takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dawkins throws a good cross that connects.
Dawkins tries to keep at a distance but Hudson has taken the fight into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hudson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hudson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dawkins prevents the takedown attempt.
Hudson looking to throw knees to the head but Dawkins is blocking nicely.
Dawkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Hudson avoids the damage to the body.
Dawkins tries a body shot but Hudson blocks it.
Hudson taking a breather.
Hudson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dawkins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hudson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dawkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tim Dawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Hudson.
Hudson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dawkins quickly recovers to half guard.
Dawkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Hudson.
Hudson thows a huge punch but Dawkins dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins is looking to improve his position.
Hudson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dawkins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dawkins is staying active underneath Hudson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dawkins is trying to control but can't.
Hudson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hudson is thwarting Dawkins's attempts to control the position.
That's two 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.
Dawkins controlling the position well.
Dawkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dawkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Hudson.
Dawkins is trying to get back to full guard.
Hudson trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudson lands with a punch from half guard.
Dawkins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dawkins is controlling Hudson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hudson is keen to just control but Dawkins is a slippery customer.
Hudson is trying to work for a kimura but Dawkins is defending well.
Hudson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dawkins wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hudson lands a nice short elbow.
Hudson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hudson is just content to waste time from the top position. Dawkins takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hudson trying to control but Dawkins is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Dawkins, not yet.
Hudson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hudson content to stall in guard here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Saul Hudson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dawkins swings for the body but Hudson moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dawkins. Hudson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dawkins misses with a wild combination.
Dawkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hudson moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Dawkins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Hudson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hudson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dawkins as he jumps to the side.
Dawkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dawkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Dawkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hudson.
Dawkins misses with a wild combination.
Dawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hudson misses with a head kick.
Good leg kick by Hudson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hudson blocks a jab.
Hudson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dawkins moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudson is looking to land body kicks.
A big right from Dawkins misses.
Hudson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dawkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hudson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dawkins throws a hook but Hudson blocks it.
Dawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson wants to clinch up but Dawkins keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dawkins. Hudson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hudson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dawkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hudson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hudson darts in and clinches Dawkins up against the cage.
Dawkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Hudson controls his hands.
Dawkins tries to land a knee to the head but Hudson blocks with his arms.
Still in the clinch, Dawkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hudson tries to land knees in the clinch but Dawkins avoids the damage to the body.
Dawkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dawkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hudson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hudson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dawkins trying to control the position but instead, Hudson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dawkins into the cage.
Dawkins lands a body punch.
Dawkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Hudson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hudson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dawkins up against the cage.
That's two 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.
Dawkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Dawkins.
Dawkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dawkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hudson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dawkins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tim Dawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Hudson.
Dawkins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dawkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Hudson avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dawkins fails to land.
Dawkins tries a body shot but Hudson blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dawkins.
Hudson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hudson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hudson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hudson 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.
Dawkins trying to control but Hudson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins won't allow Hudson to sweep him here.
Dawkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hudson on the ground.
Hudson keeping full guard, as Dawkins tries to pass.
Hudson keeping moving, preventing Dawkins from controlling successfully.
Hudson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dawkins!
Dawkins is trying to escape the mount.
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.
Hudson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hudson has control of Dawkins's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dawkins regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hudson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dawkins working to try and regain half guard.
Hudson lands a nice shot to the head.
Dawkins defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hudson.
Hudson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dawkins to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dawkins shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tim Dawkins will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hudson throws a head kick that misses.
Dawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hudson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dawkins.
Dawkins throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dawkins. Hudson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dawkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hudson.
Dawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dawkins throws the left hand but Hudson avoids the punch easily.
Dawkins is looking to wear down Hudson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hudson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dawkins.
Dawkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dawkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dawkins slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawkins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dawkins keeping full guard, as Hudson tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hudson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dawkins pulls his head out easily.
Hudson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dawkins pulls his head out easily.
Dawkins stalling.
Dawkins trying to control the action but Hudson is working from the bottom.
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.
Hudson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dawkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dawkins's back!
Hudson is looking for the choke from the back position but Dawkins is controlling his hands well.
Hudson keeps control of the position as Dawkins tries to break free.
Hudson missing with strikes from the back.
Dawkins is covering up but some of the strikes from Hudson are getting through and doing damage.
Saul Hudson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hudson tries to get the hooks in deep but Dawkins pushed the leg off.
Dawkins is really stuck here.
Hudson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hudson is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Dawkins. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Dawkins.
Dawkins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hudson!
Hudson is trying desperately to improve position.
Hudson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Hudson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hudson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dawkins tries to control but Hudson wriggling away.
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.
Hudson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dawkins trying to control but Hudson is having none of it.
Hudson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hudson is squirming around, avoiding Dawkins's attempts to control the action.
Dawkins prevents Hudson from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Hudson really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dawkins throws a nice looking combination but Hudson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Hudson does no damage.
Dawkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Hudson throws a head kick that misses.
Dawkins takes a swing at Hudson's ribcage but misses.
Dawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hudson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dawkins.
Dawkins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dawkins thows a body shot but no joy.
Dawkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dawkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dawkins throws a big shot that misses.
Dawkins misses with a straight left.
Dawkins with a jab.
Hudson fails to land the takedown.
Hudson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawkins thuds his right hand into Hudson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hudson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Dawkins has knocked Hudson down with a huge combo! Dawkins steps away and waves a wobbly Hudson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Saul Hudson has been cut.
Hudson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dawkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dawkins looks to land a combination. Hudson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tim Dawkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hudson avoids the body shot from Dawkins.
Dawkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dawkins throws a shot to the body.
Dawkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dawkins throws an overhand right that lands on Hudson's shoulder, as Hudson tries to avoid the shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hudson, right into the meat.
Dawkins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hudson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dawkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hudson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dawkins lands with a left to the head.
Hudson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hudson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hudson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dawkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Hudson controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dawkins has a couple of punches blocked by Hudson.
Dawkins working aggressively here.
Dawkins blocks an elbow strike.
Hudson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch on the inside from Dawkins fails to land.
Come on Hudson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dawkins has a couple of punches blocked by Hudson.
Hudson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dawkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hudson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dawkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tim Dawkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saul Hudson.
Hudson has a couple of punches blocked by Dawkins.
Dawkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dawkins trying to control the position but instead, Hudson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dawkins into the cage.
Dawkins is pressed up against the cage. Hudson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dawkins down to the mat. Dawkins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dawkins is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hudson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hudson clinches with his opponent.
Dawkins stalls.
Hudson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dawkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Hudson backwards.
A hook to the body from Dawkins.
Dawkins stalling the fight.
Hudson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dawkins prevents it.
Hudson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dawkins lands with a right to the head.
Dawkins effectively controlling the action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dawkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hudson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins avoids the elbow strike from Hudson, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Dawkins as the two fighters clinch.
Hudson missing with knees to the body.
Dawkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Dawkins tries to land a knee to the head but Hudson blocks with his arms.
Dawkins missing with knees to the body.
Dawkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dawkins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dawkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Hudson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hudson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dawkins misses with some punches.
Hudson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hudson prevents a body shot from Dawkins.
Hudson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hudson throws an elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hudson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A body shot lands from Dawkins.
Hudson is trying to maintain a safe position but Dawkins gets an underhook and turns Hudson into the cage.
Hudson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hudson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dawkins moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Dawkins had his way with Saul Hudson in that round.
The cut man is working on Saul Hudson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dawkins blocks a head kick by Hudson.
Some wild striking there from Dawkins.
Hudson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hudson throws a head kick but Dawkins moves out of range.
Hudson misses with a head kick.
Hudson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hudson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hudson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A lull in the action here as Hudson stalls from top position.
Hudson scores with punches from side control.
Hudson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dawkins manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hudson's best efforts.
Hudson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dawkins sees it coming and defends easily.
Hudson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hudson is trying to control the action in half guard but Dawkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dawkins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hudson.
Hudson trying to move into half guard but instead Dawkins has managed to sweep!
Dawkins wants to stand but Hudson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dawkins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hudson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hudson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hudson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dawkins has picked Hudson up and slammed him! Hudson can't keep hold of the triangle and Dawkins manages to pass to side control!
Hudson tries to buck Dawkins off but Dawkins is having none of it.
Dawkins taking a breather here.
Dawkins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hudson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dawkins tries to roll over but Hudson keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Hudson.
Dawkins tries to roll over but Hudson keeps him under control.
Hudson wants to control but Dawkins is keeping him busy.
Hudson is trying to work for a kimura but Dawkins is defending well.
Hudson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dawkins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hudson is thwarting Dawkins's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dawkins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hudson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hudson moves nicely into side control.
Hudson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dawkins keeps working.
Hudson working the ground and pound from side control.
Hudson trying to control the position but Dawkins is working away.
Hudson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Hudson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hudson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Gold scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:48
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saul Hudson!
Saul Hudson is the new heavyweight champion!
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