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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Villio Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoine Dodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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134 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
Excellent MT
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Villio Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antoine Dodson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dodson tries to clinch
and Villio Jr counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Villio Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dodson is defending well.
Villio Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dodson.
Dodson looking to slow down the pace here.
Villio Jr manages to pull guard.
Villio Jr is adopting a defensive guard.
Dodson wants to stand but Villio Jr has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Villio Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson wants to control from the top but Villio Jr keeps moving.
Villio Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dodson looking to pass the guard.
Villio Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dodson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dodson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dodson trying to control the position from guard on top but Villio Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dodson throwing strikes from guard but Villio Jr blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Villio Jr's head.
Villio Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Villio Jr, not yet.
Villio Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dodson is aware though and is defending well.
Villio Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Villio Jr throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dodson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Villio Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dodson has managed to get both his arms back between Villio Jr's legs - danger averted.
Villio Jr pulls Dodson in close to prevent any damage.
Dodson wants to stand and escape but instead Villio Jr has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villio Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Villio Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Villio Jr decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dodson, up you get!
Villio Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Dodson sprawls well. He's pushed Villio Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Villio Jr avoids the head kick by Dodson.
Dodson misses with a kick to the body.
Dodson wants to clinch
and Villio Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Dodson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Dodson misses
and Villio Jr counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dodson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Villio Jr to the ground. Dodson is now in Villio Jr's guard.
Dodson throws an elbow that misses. Villio Jr uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dodson's guard. Nice move by Villio Jr!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Villio Jr stands up from Dodson's guard - Villio Jr perhaps looking for a knockout.
Villio Jr is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dodson shoots in for a takedown but Villio Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dodson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Villio Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Dodson backing up. Dodson nods at Villio Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dodson thows a body shot but no joy.
Dodson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Villio Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Dodson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chris Villio Jr will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Villio Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dodson.
Villio Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Villio Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Villio Jr controlling from the top position.
Villio Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dodson is keeping the position for now.
Dodson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Villio Jr slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dodson wants to get back to full guard but Villio Jr has mounted him!
Villio Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Villio Jr.
Villio Jr manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dodson to take his back!
Villio Jr just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Villio Jr throwing sloppy strikes.
Villio Jr controlling the position well here. Dodson rolled but Villio Jr kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villio Jr working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dodson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Villio Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dodson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Dodson trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dodson tries to break free.
Dodson is trying to remain composed but Villio Jr is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Villio Jr throwing sloppy strikes.
Chris Villio Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Villio Jr is not going to allow Dodson to sit and survive in this position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Villio Jr controlling the positon.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Villio Jr patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Villio Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Villio Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dodson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dodson shoots in and drives through. Villio Jr sprawls well.
Villio Jr moves out of range as Dodson throws a body kick.
Chris Villio Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dodson is defended easily by Villio Jr.
Villio Jr throws a head kick but Dodson moves out of range.
Dodson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Villio Jr is fending him off so far but Dodson persists. Nope, Villio Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Chris Villio Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antoine Dodson.
Dodson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Villio Jr.
Dodson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Villio Jr instigates a clinch.
Dodson jumps guard but Villio Jr stands there with Dodson around his waist. Dodson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villio Jr jumps guard and drags Dodson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Villio Jr lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dodson!
Villio Jr looking to finish with strikes here!
Villio Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Villio Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villio Jr thowing shots but they're missing.
Villio Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dodson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Villio Jr manages to capitalize on a mistake by Dodson to take his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villio Jr has the hooks in. Dodson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Villio Jr biding his time, looking for the opening.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Chris Villio Jr just wasn't active enough.
Dodson misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Dodson with that takedown attempt.
Villio Jr shoots in for a takedown but Dodson shows good takedown defense.
Dodson fails with a takedown attempt.
Dodson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Villio Jr counters by moving into the clinch.
Villio Jr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Villio Jr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dodson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Villio Jr throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Villio Jr keeping moving, preventing Dodson from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Villio Jr working for a triangle but Dodson defends it easily.
Antoine Dodson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Villio Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Villio Jr has control of Dodson's left arm, preventing Dodson from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Villio Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Villio Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Villio Jr!
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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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