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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antoine Dodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pumola Chang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antoine Dodson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Decent boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antoine Dodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pumola Chang!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Dodson. No joy for Chang on that attempt.
Dodson throws a body punch but Chang moves out of range.
Chang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dodson throws a hook to the side of Chang's head but Chang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chang showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Chang slips a nice elbow through Dodson's hands, connecting with Dodson's forehead.
Chang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dodson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chang is pressing down on Dodson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dodson is holding on for now.
Chang drops an elbow to the side of Dodson's head.
Chang is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dodson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dodson tries to get out of the position.
Chang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dodson is looking to control Chang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dodson avoid being mounted?
Chang stalling away here and it's allowed Dodson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chang thows a big elbow that misses.
Dodson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chang on the ground.
Chang postures up in Dodson's guard and throws a big left but Dodson blocks it.
Chang thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dodson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chang looking to pass the guard.
Chang is in close to Dodson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chang connects with a couple of short punches.
Dodson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Chang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dodson is breathing heavily.
Chang trying to control but Dodson is working from the bottom.
Chang scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dodson wants to sweep here but Chang controlling him for the moment.
Chang postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Chang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chang thows a big elbow that misses.
Chang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chang trying to control but Dodson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chang thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chang is looking to work some ground and pound but Dodson has wrist control.
Chang trying to control the position from guard on top but Dodson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chang postures up and lands a big shot to Dodson's brow.
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!
Dodson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chang throwing strikes from guard but Dodson blocks nicely.
Chang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pumola Chang 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.
Chang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dodson.
Dodson swings for the body but Chang moves out of range.
Chang slips a jab from Dodson.
Dodson lands a jab to Chang's midsection.
Dodson slips a straight right by Chang.
Dodson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chang manages to avoid it.
Dodson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dodson.
Dodson is looking to wear down Chang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Dodson misses.
Dodson takes a swing at Chang's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Chang.
Antoine Dodson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dodson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chang manages to avoid it.
Dodson looks to score with a jab to the body but Chang is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chang just misses with a punch to the body.
Dodson dodges the punch combination from Chang.
Chang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circling - Dodson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodson staying out of range there.
Chang shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chang throwing shots but Dodson is blocking nicely.
Pumola Chang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dodson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dodson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chang.
Chang lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chang working the head and body with strikes.
Chang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dodson keeps working.
Chang sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dodson defending well though.
Chang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dodson's head.
Dodson taking some punishment here, with Chang in his half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chang throwing shots but Dodson is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chang keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Chang.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dodson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pumola Chang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Chang digs a good body shot into Dodson's ribs.
Dodson misses with a looping right.
Chang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chang is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dodson misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson misses with a hook. Chang ducked under it nicely.
Dodson throws out a loose jab but Chang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dodson takes a swing at Chang's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Chang misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Dodson.
Pumola Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chang looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dodson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dodson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chang.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pumola Chang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Well, if Chang is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chang working Dodson over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chang lands strikes from half guard.
Chang slips a nice elbow through Dodson's hands, connecting with Dodson's forehead.
Chang throwing shots but Dodson is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dodson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chang seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chang thows a huge punch but Dodson dodges it nicely.
Chang is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chang thows a huge punch but Dodson dodges it nicely.
Antoine Dodson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chang is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chang works his way into full mount!
Chang content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pumola Chang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chang winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pumola Chang!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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