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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antoine Dodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Clarkson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antoine Dodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Clarkson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dodson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Clarkson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Dodson. No joy for Clarkson on that attempt.
Dodson thows a body shot but no joy.
Dodson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dodson misses with a body shot.
Clarkson walks into a straight right hand from Dodson.
Dodson looks to land a combination but Clarkson avoids it well.
Dodson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Clarkson.
Dodson throws a series of punches but Clarkson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson slaps away a takedown attempt from Clarkson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Antoine Dodson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Clarkson.
Jab, jab by Dodson - just one landing.
Dodson throws a head kick that misses.
Dodson fails to land with a series of punches.
Dodson looks to land a combination but Clarkson avoids it well.
Dodson tries a head kick but it misses.
Clarkson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dodson as he avoids it easily.
Clarkson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dodson feints and then cracks Clarkson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Clarkson down.
Dodson looks to land a body kick but Clarkson moved away.
Clarkson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Clarkson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dodson keeping full guard, as Clarkson tries to pass.
Clarkson stays in close to Dodson's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ryan Clarkson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dodson looks to score with a jab to the body but Clarkson is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Dodson.
Dodson scores with a hook to the body. Clarkson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dodson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dodson cracks Clarkson with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson defending well as Dodson loads up on a big left hand.
Dodson jabs at Clarkson's body.
Dodson misses with a double jab.
Clarkson shoots for a double leg takedown but Dodson sprawls well. He's pushed Clarkson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Clarkson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dodson tries to avoid it but Clarkson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dodson to the ground. Dodson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Clarkson slips a jab from Dodson.
Dodson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dodson misses with an uppercut.
Dodson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine Dodson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dodson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Clarkson shoots in and bounces Dodson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Clarkson content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan Clarkson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dodson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clarkson's calf.
Dodson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clarkson moves away.
Dodson misses with a few strikes there.
Clarkson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dodson circles away.
Antoine Dodson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodson throws a shot from downtown. Clarkson moves away and avoids it.
Clarkson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dodson quickly recovers to half guard.
Clarkson is looking to advance position but Dodson won't allow it.
Clarkson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ryan Clarkson.
Clarkson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dodson tries to avoid it but Clarkson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dodson to the ground. Dodson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dodson throws a jab when Clarkson was well out of range.
Antoine Dodson is winning the standup battle so far.
Dodson leaves Clarkson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Antoine Dodson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Clarkson.
Dodson punishes Clarkson's body with a nice straight punch.
Antoine Dodson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dodson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dodson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Clarkson's calf.
Clarkson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dodson but Dodson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dodson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dodson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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 throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clarkson counters with a single leg into guard. Dodson didn't expect that.
Clarkson tries to free his leg and advance position but Dodson is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Clarkson 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!
Clarkson shoots in looking for a takedown. Dodson tries to sprawl out of it but Clarkson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dodson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Clarkson shoots for a takedown but Dodson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A big left from Dodson misses.
Dodson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Dodson lands but Clarkson takes it in his stride.
Dodson misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson throws a combination. Clarkson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Clarkson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dodson can pounce on him.
Clarkson with a poor takedown
and Dodson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Antoine Dodson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Clarkson.
Clarkson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dodson's waist but Dodson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clarkson off to one side.
Dodson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dodson misses with a wild combination.
Clarkson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dodson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dodson takes a swing at Clarkson's ribcage but misses.
Clarkson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dodson. Clarkson does a little dance to reset his feet.
No luck for Clarkson with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Dodson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodson misses with a leg kick.
Dodson looks to land a left hand but Clarkson moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Dodson there.
Clarkson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dodson.
Clarkson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dodson throws a hook but Clarkson avoids it easily.
Dodson throws a head kick that misses.
Clarkson fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dodson throws a series of punches but Clarkson avoids them all with ease.
Clarkson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dodson as he jumps to the side.
Clarkson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dodson circles away.
Dodson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dodson leaves Clarkson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Antoine Dodson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clarkson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dodson's half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antoine Dodson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dodson 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antoine Dodson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Antoine Dodson made sure he mentioned MMA ANIMAL, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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