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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Dodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ZyD XyD X (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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113 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
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173 cm
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142 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Dodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, ZyD XyD X!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
XyD X is looking to land body kicks.
XyD X connects with an inside leg kick.
Dodson throws out a powerful jab.
ZyD XyD X seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dodson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
XyD X throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dodson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into XyD X's guard.
Dodson wants to control from the top but XyD X keeps moving.
XyD X preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dodson trying to control but XyD X is working from the bottom.
Dodson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dodson content to stall in guard here.
Dodson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
XyD X looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
XyD X is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dodson is trying to stand.
Dodson wants to sweep but XyD X has passed to side control!
XyD X gets to mount! Dodson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
XyD X content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodson is desperately trying to improve his position but XyD X has a good base and remains in mount.
Dodson wants to control but XyD X is having none of it.
XyD X prevents Dodson from getting the reversal.
XyD X controlling the pace for now.
XyD X avoids the attempt from Dodson to control.
Dodson throwing hammer fists to the chest of XyD X. What's that going to do exactly?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dodson wants to control but XyD X is having none of it.
XyD X controlling the pace for now.
Dodson tries to hold on but XyD X pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dodson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
XyD X controlling his opponent.
Dodson wants to control but XyD X is having none of it.
Dodson tries to reverse the position but XyD X maintains control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dodson is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dodson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
XyD X connects with an inside leg kick.
XyD X tries a low kick but Dodson avoids it.
XyD X misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from XyD X.
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.
Dodson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dodson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Dodson misses with a few strikes there.
XyD X keeps Dodson at a distance using the push kick.
XyD X dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dodson. That did some damage!
XyD X misses with a body shot.
XyD X buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
XyD X attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dodson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
John Dodson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
XyD X connects with a solid leg kick.
Dodson misses with a two punch combination.
Dodson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and XyD X makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dodson really felt that one!
XyD X swings for the body but Dodson moves out of range.
Dodson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but XyD X circles away quickly and effectively.
ZyD XyD X is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dodson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dodson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
XyD X turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
XyD X dodges the punch combination from Dodson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
XyD X showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dodson.
Dodson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by XyD X.
XyD X misses with a head kick.
XyD X throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dodson blocks a low kick nicely.
Dodson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dodson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from XyD X - the referee stops the clock and Dodson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says XyD X. Dodson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dodson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by XyD X. XyD X obviously looking to wear him down.
XyD X stuns Dodson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
ZyD XyD X seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
XyD X throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Dodson. Those never looked like landing.
XyD X tries a head kick but it misses.
XyD X tries to work over Dodson's front leg with a kick but Dodson checks it.
Dodson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
XyD X ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dodson moves away.
XyD X wants to slow Dodson down by chopping away at his legs.
Dodson looks to land a combination but XyD X avoids it well.
Dodson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
XyD X slips a jab and a cross from Dodson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from XyD X, right into the meat.
XyD X is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dodson rather than just go for the knockout.
Dodson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dodson throws a series of punches but XyD X moves out of range.
XyD X shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dodson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dodson misses with a double jab.
Dodson fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
XyD X lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dodson at a distance.
XyD X tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dodson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dodson closes the distance and clinches up with XyD X, looking for a takedown. Dodson pushes XyD X against the cage but XyD X circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Dodson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
XyD X showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dodson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
XyD X moves away from the strike by Dodson.
XyD X just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ZyD XyD X showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
An inside leg kick lands from XyD X.
XyD X throws a low kick, looking for Dodson's leg but Dodson calmly moves out of range.
XyD X will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dodson looks to land a combination but XyD X avoids it well.
XyD X lands a nice shot that snaps Dodson's head back.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dodson is defended easily by XyD X.
Dodson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
XyD X dodges the punch combination from Dodson.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dodson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from XyD X - the referee stops the clock and Dodson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says XyD X. Dodson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
XyD X tries to clinch there but Dodson circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
XyD X lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dodson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dodson throws a strike but XyD X rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dodson wants to stand up but XyD X is controlling him.
Dodson wants to sweep here but XyD X controlling him for the moment.
Dodson trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
XyD X trying to control but Dodson is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dodson is wriggling around but XyD X manages to pass to half guard.
XyD X is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dodson wants to hold on but XyD X pushes him away.
XyD X controlling the position easily from mount.
Dodson is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Dodson is squirming around, avoiding XyD X's attempts to control the action.
Dodson working to try and regain half guard.
XyD X trying to control but Dodson is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dodson is trying to escape the mount.
XyD X controlling from mount.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dodson is looking to improve his position but XyD X isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to ZyD XyD X.
I think XyD X 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZyD XyD X!
During a confident post fight interview, ZyD XyD X thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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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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