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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Newton Dorsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Cawood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacob Cawood acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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214 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Newton Dorsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Cawood!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cawood closes the distance and pushes Dorsey back into the cage.
Cawood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cawood drags the fight down to the ground.
Dorsey throwing strikes from guard but Cawood blocks nicely.
Cawood manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dorsey manages to get himself to full guard.
Dorsey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cawood on the ground.
Cawood's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cawood stops Dorsey from standing up.
Cawood is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dorsey wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cawood trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dorsey manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Dorsey stands up and waves to Cawood to follow him.
Dorsey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cawood shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dorsey as he avoids it easily.
Cawood fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dorsey avoids it really well and circles away.
Dorsey gets tackled into the cage by Cawood. Cawood maintains the clinch.
Cawood breaks from the clinch.
Dorsey clinches with his opponent.
Dorsey trying to land knees to the body.
Dorsey tries a body shot but Cawood blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cawood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It looks like Newton Dorsey has been cut.
Dorsey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dorsey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dorsey is trying to break the clinch but Cawood is controlling him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dorsey throws an elbow but misses.
Dorsey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cawood to keep the fight standing.
Dorsey is trying to break the clinch but Cawood has him pressed against the cage.
Cawood has Dorsey pressed against the cage, preventing Dorsey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cawood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cawood misses with a wild combination.
Dorsey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dorsey dodges the punch combination from Cawood.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cawood.
Newton Dorsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Cawood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cawood throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Dorsey. No joy for Cawood on that attempt.
Dorsey throws a big counter combination but Cawood scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cawood shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dorsey swats away the attempt to clinch by Cawood.
Cawood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dorsey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorsey tries for a takedown but Cawood sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dorsey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cawood tries to avoid it but Dorsey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cawood to the ground. Cawood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cawood shoots and misses
and Dorsey counters with a one-two to the body.
Jacob Cawood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cawood shoots in for a takedown but Dorsey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dorsey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cawood shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dorsey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cawood looks winded!
Cawood fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dorsey thinks about countering with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cawood shoots in looking for a takedown. Dorsey tries to sprawl out of it but Cawood keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dorsey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Cawood looks to move away, Dorsey throws a big counter combo but Cawood just gets out of the way.
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 Newton Dorsey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Newton Dorsey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cawood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cawood clinches up against the cage.
Dorsey is trying to pull guard but Cawood has him pressed against the cage.
Dorsey fails to pull guard.
Cawood leaning against his opponent.
Cawood tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorsey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dorsey throws a body kick that misses.
Cawood shoots in for a double leg but Dorsey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dorsey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cawood throws a sloppy head kick
and Dorsey counters with a three punch combo that has Cawood backing up. Cawood nods at Dorsey to acknowledge the strikes.
Cawood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cawood tries to land a front kick but Dorsey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cawood has his takedown stuffed
and Dorsey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Newton Dorsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Cawood.
Cawood connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dorsey. Dorsey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cawood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cawood pulls Dorsey into guard.
Cawood has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dorsey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cawood is breathing heavily.
Dorsey wants to get up but he can't break Cawood's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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.
Dorsey stands up from Cawood's guard - Dorsey perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cawood gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cawood tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dorsey smiles and moves away.
Dorsey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cawood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cawood looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dorsey is fending him off so far but Cawood persists. Nope, Dorsey circles away and we're back to standing.
Cawood closes the distance and clinches up with Dorsey, looking for a takedown. Cawood pushes Dorsey against the cage but Dorsey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Cawood looks to move away, Dorsey throws a big counter combo but Cawood just gets out of the way.
Cawood will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorsey throws a head kick but Cawood moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cawood.
Dorsey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dorsey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cawood has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dorsey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cawood has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cawood sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dorsey is looking for a kimura but Cawood is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dorsey to get the leverage.
Cawood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cawood is positioning himself well to prevent Dorsey advancing to mount.
Dorsey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cawood has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dorsey stands up out of the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cawood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cawood tries to close the distance and clinch but Dorsey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Newton Dorsey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Newton Dorsey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cawood fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cawood looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dorsey!
Dorsey tries to bench press Cawood off him but Cawood keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorsey tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Cawood easily slips into full mount!
Dorsey wants to hold on but Cawood pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cawood thowing shots but they're missing.
Cawood is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dorsey has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Cawood controlling the position easily from mount.
Cawood throwing strikes here but Dorsey is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dorsey tries to hold on but Cawood postures up.
Cawood controlling his opponent.
Dorsey tries to hold on but Cawood postures up.
Cawood controlling the position easily from mount.
Cawood looking to control but Dorsey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dorsey squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Cawood lands a couple of good shots and Dorsey has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Cawood is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Cawood trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dorsey doesn't escape.
Dorsey avoids the strikes from Cawood.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cawood misses with an elbow to the head.
Jacob Cawood has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cawood avoiding Dorsey 's attempts to control his hands.
Dorsey is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Cawood is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dorsey has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jacob Cawood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Newton Dorsey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cawood is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dorsey is defending well though. Cawood let's go of the attempt for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Cawood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dorsey 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Newton Dorsey!
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RATING
32% |
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