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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Dover (ranked 5683 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vernon SKyy (ranked 5690 p4p, 570 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Douglas Dover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vernon SKyy!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Dover finds it's way through SKyy's defenses.
SKyy has his takedown stuffed
and Dover counters with a stiff right hand.
Dover throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dover lands a lovely overhand right.
Dover connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Dover misses the target.
SKyy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dover was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dover throws out a powerful jab.
SKyy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dover throws an uppercut from half a mile away. SKyy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
SKyy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dover circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dover scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. SKyy doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
SKyy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dover sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten SKyy somewhat.
Dover lands with a straight right. SKyy didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Dover catches SKyy right on the button with a cross.
Dover is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by SKyy.
Dover pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dover lands with a good body shot.
Dover stuns SKyy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
SKyy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Decent striking displayed by Dover there.
A big left from Dover misses.
SKyy tries to clinch but Dover moves out of range.
SKyy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
SKyy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dover throws out the jab.
Douglas Dover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dover jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dover sizes up SKyy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Douglas Dover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
SKyy tries to bum rush Dover with a series of wild strikes but Dover uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dover scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. SKyy doesn't seem bothered though.
Dover fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. SKyy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dover lands a nice hook to SKyy's body. SKyy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dover scores with a body shot.
Dover wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dover throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dover dips to his left and cracks SKyy with an uppercut!
Dover cracks SKyy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dover throws a jab but it's blocked by SKyy.
SKyy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dover lands a glancing blow to the side of SKyy's head.
A cross from Dover lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SKyy has his takedown stuffed
letting Dover counter with a right hand.
Douglas Dover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vernon SKyy.
Nice body punch from Dover.
Dover slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dover cracks a nice hook into SKyy's ribs.
Horrible takedown attempt by SKyy or perhaps it was just good defense by Dover, which made it look bad.
SKyy looks winded!
SKyy fails with the takedown
and Dover counters with a left to the body.
Dover throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent SKyy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
SKyy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dover lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
SKyy takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dover connects with a body shot that sends SKyy's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dover lands a jab to the nose.
SKyy throws a series of punches but Dover moves out of range.
It looked like Dover was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from SKyy.
Dover throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dover is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
SKyy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dover ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
SKyy shoots in for a double leg but Dover sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dover changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dover bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps SKyy's head backwards.
Dover paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dover works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Dover. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dover.
Dover stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Dover dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab lands there for Dover.
Dover scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. SKyy doesn't seem bothered though.
Dover keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dover stuffs the takedown.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but SKyy might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dover has got the better of the exchanges.
Dover lands a nice looking body shot.
Dover lands with a right hand.
SKyy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dover scores with a nice head shot.
Dover lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dover is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that SKyy can do to turn this around?
Dover lands with a nice body punch.
Dover fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches SKyy on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
SKyy wants to clinch up but Dover keeps it at a distance.
Dover lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Douglas Dover is winning the standup battle so far.
SKyy has his takedown stuffed
and Dover makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
SKyy is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SKyy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dover keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dover jabs SKyy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
SKyy tries to clinch up but Dover circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Dover on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
SKyy walks into a straight right hand from Dover.
Dover fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. SKyy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
SKyy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dover scores with a nice strike.
SKyy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dover counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Douglas Dover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vernon SKyy.
Dover scores with a nice right hand.
Dover fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Dover lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dover scores with a jab.
Dover scores with a body shot.
SKyy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dover.
SKyy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dover thuds a left hand into SKyy's body.
SKyy is trying desperately to land a takedown but Dover is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for SKyy.
SKyy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
SKyy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
SKyy wants to clinch.
Dover cracks SKyy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SKyy tries to move into range but Dover moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
SKyy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dover as he jumps to the side.
Dover connects with the punch.
SKyy ducks right into an uppercut from Dover.
SKyy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dover lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dover.
Dover scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
SKyy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dover connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dover moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dover fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vernon SKyy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dover scores with a shot to the body.
Dover fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. SKyy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
SKyy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dover stuns SKyy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dover dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
SKyy wants to clinch.
Dover is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dover darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Dover dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dover throws a shot to the body.
SKyy dives in and grabs Dover's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dover pushes down on SKyy's head and hops out.
SKyy fails with the takedown
enabling Dover to counter with a crisp jab.
Dover lands a right hook to the body.
Dover connects with a body shot that sends SKyy's belly button to the back.
SKyy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dover pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces SKyy back to the cage. Dover follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
SKyy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dover.
Dover tests SKyy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dover fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from SKyy misses.
Dover cracks a nice hook into SKyy's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SKyy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
SKyy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dover paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dover jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dover lands with a cross.
Dover ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dover lands a jab to the nose.
SKyy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dover digs a good body shot into SKyy's ribs.
SKyy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dover lands with a nice body punch.
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!
SKyy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
SKyy takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dover scores with a body shot.
Dover connects with the punch.
Dover lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
SKyy looks to land a combination but Dover avoids it well.
Dover fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dover connects with a body shot that sends SKyy's belly button to the back.
Dover lands with a straight right. SKyy didn't see that one coming.
SKyy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
SKyy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dover scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. SKyy doesn't seem bothered though.
Vernon SKyy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dover scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dover connects with a good right hand that stumbles SKyy. SKyy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover connects with a nice looking jab.
Dover fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dover fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches SKyy on the side of the head.
Dover fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
SKyy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
SKyy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from SKyy there as he acknowledges the shot.
SKyy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dover finds it's way round the side to connect with SKyy's head.
SKyy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dover connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed SKyy momentarily.
Dover lands a right hook to the body.
Dover lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dover lands a really nice looking cross but SKyy seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Dover. Beautiful body shot.
Dover throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent SKyy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dover throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dover lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
SKyy throws a head kick but Dover moves out of range.
Dover scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
SKyy walks into a left hand.
Dover throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck SKyy on the side of the head.
Dover ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dover getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
SKyy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dover scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. SKyy doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Dover showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dover has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Douglas Dover!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Douglas Dover!
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight for Douglas Dover!
Douglas Dover wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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