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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antoine Dodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Calamote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dodson comes to the cage accompanied by Bed Intruder Song. Calamote has chosen Rain Over Me as his entrance music. Paulo Calamote has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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157 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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171 cm
28
157 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antoine Dodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paulo Calamote!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dodson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Calamote napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Calamote struggling a bit here.
Dodson moves into full mount!
Dodson prevents Calamote from getting the reversal.
Dodson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The referee warns Calamote that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
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!
Calamote is looking to improve his position but Dodson isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dodson trying to control but Calamote is having none of it.
Dodson scoring with strikes but Calamote is staying in there.
BOOM! Dodson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dodson breaks from Calamote's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson working the ground and pound effectively.
Calamote is rocked!
Calamote is trying desperately to improve position.
Calamote is still in real trouble! Can Dodson finish him?
Dodson is landing with some decent strikes but Calamote is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dodson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Calamote seems to have recovered his senses.
Dodson raining down hammerfists from mount.
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!
Calamote defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dodson.
Dodson controlling his opponent.
Calamote sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Calamote is just riding it out for now. Dodson eventually gives up the hold.
Calamote is looking to escape.
Dodson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Calamote!
Dodson tries to control but Calamote wriggling away.
Dodson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calamote is desperately trying to improve his position but Dodson has a good base and remains in mount.
Dodson lands a heavy elbow.
Dodson looking to control but Calamote is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dodson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Calamote's face.
Dodson trying to control but Calamote is having none of it.
Dodson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Calamote turns into him and now he's in Dodson's guard.
Calamote throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dodson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dodson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Calamote trying to control the position from guard on top but Dodson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dodson trying to control the position.
Dodson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dodson seems to be working for a kimura but Calamote defends the submission attempt.
Dodson is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine Dodson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Calamote slips a jab and a cross from Dodson.
Nice cross by Calamote.
Calamote throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dodson counters with a shoot takedown. Calamote fights it but they end up in guard.
Dodson looking to sit in guard and control but Calamote gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calamote got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dodson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Calamote has managed to get both his arms back between Dodson's legs - danger averted.
Dodson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Calamote wants to pass the guard but Dodson is keeping the position.
Dodson has his foot on Calamote's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Calamote works his way back into a safe position though.
Dodson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dodson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Calamote postures up in Dodson's guard and throws a big left but Dodson blocks it.
Calamote working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Calamote looking to sit in guard and control but Dodson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dodson won't allow Calamote to sweep him here.
Dodson wants to control from the top but Calamote keeps moving.
Dodson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodson is looking to work some ground and pound but Calamote has wrist control.
Dodson working some strikes from top position.
Dodson wants to control from the top but Calamote keeps moving.
Calamote is looking for a triangle but Dodson pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calamote looking for a sweep. Not yet Calamote, not yet.
Calamote looking to control.
Dodson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dodson stands and throws Calamote's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Calamote is trying to escape the position but Dodson is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Calamote keeps working.
Calamote gets back to half guard.
Dodson seems to be looking for submissions.
Dodson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Calamote punching from the bottom.
Dodson seems to be working for a kimura but Calamote defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dodson not doing much here.
Antoine Dodson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dodson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calamote is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dodson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dodson's back!
Dodson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Calamote stalling away here and it's allowed Dodson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine Dodson dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
Dodson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dodson trying to control but Calamote is working from the bottom.
Dodson advances to half guard.
Dodson is working for a kimura but Calamote is defending it quite comfortably.
Dodson trying to control the action but Calamote is working from the bottom.
Calamote trying to hold on to Dodson's head to control him but Dodson postures up.
Dodson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dodson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Calamote is looking to improve his position but Dodson isn't that keen on the idea.
Calamote is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Dodson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Calamote is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Calamote and Dodson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dodson swings around for an armbar but Calamote sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dodson's guard.
Dodson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodson working for a triangle but Calamote defends it easily.
Dodson looking for subs off his back but Calamote has passed one foot through into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calamote not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dodson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Calamote sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dodson defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dodson is looking to control Calamote's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dodson avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Calamote connects with a nice short shot to Dodson's temple.
Dodson wants to improve his position but Calamote is controlling well.
Calamote seems to be working for a kimura but Dodson defends the submission attempt.
Dodson wants to control but Calamote is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Paulo Calamote has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dodson actively working from the bottom here.
Dodson wants to improve his position but Calamote is controlling well.
Calamote works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calamote raining down hammerfists from mount.
Dodson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Calamote can do to turn this around?
Dodson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dodson wants to control but Calamote is having none of it.
Calamote landing shots from mount.
Dodson can't escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calamote swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dodson is now in Calamote's guard. A big mistake from Calamote there, giving up the dominant position!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dodson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antoine Dodson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dodson, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antoine Dodson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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